Intern - Programme Support

Work Location

In-person, Cairo, Egypt

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. UN-Habitat works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities. UN-Habitat promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination and poverty. UN-Habitat Regional Office for Arab States (ROAS) was established in 2011 in Cairo, Egypt, and provides technical cooperation and capacity building for 18 countries across the Arab region. The Regional Office promotes and implements policies, programs and operational projects in UN-Habitat’s focus areas, at regional, national, and local levels, aimed at achieving sustainable urban development in the countries of the region, and provide technical cooperation services, upon request from governments. UN-Habitat ROAS covers all the operational activities and projects in 18 countries across the Arab Region; currently, with 16 active country programmes. This internship is located in the Regional Office for Arab States, Cairo duty station. Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Programme Officer, SDG Localization & NUA Advancement Programme, the intern will undertake the following duties: Responsibilities • Assist in programme development through research, analysis and presentation of key issues. • Support UN-Habitat's engagement with member states, the League of Arab States (LAS), ESCWA, and other regional intergovernmental bodies, tracking priorities and follow-up actions. • Research and analyze the impact of the ongoing crises in the Middle East on urban development, human settlements, and the evolving programmatic priorities of Arab states and UN-Habitat Country Offices. • Contribute to identifying and mapping the strategic priorities of governments and Country Offices in the Arab region, with a view to informing UN-Habitat's programmatic positioning and response. • Assist in monitoring and documenting key regional political and humanitarian developments relevant to UN-Habitat's mandate. • Support the timely delivery of programme tasks. • Support UN-Habitat’s effective representation and active engagement in regional mechanisms. • Mapping of relevant partners, donors and stakeholders • Conduct research and literature review on key thematic issues. • Support the drafting and visualization of presentations and concept notes. • Keep track/follow-up on schedules, deadlines, and action points for various projects. • Coordinate the collection, verification, consolidation, organization and/or submission of data from regional colleagues, partners and stakeholders. • Keep meeting minutes and action points at UN-Habitat led meetings. • Provide logistical support on activities such as the organization and rep orting of conferences, events, training courses, etc. • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent), c. Have graduated with Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent. Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite). Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Preferred areas of study: Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, development studies, economics, urban planning, or a related field. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is required. Experience in project management, research, proposal development, and/or event organizing is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship position, fluency in oral and written English and Arabic is required. Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

Additional Information

Do you have any previous UN internship experience? If yes, please indicate the UN entity and the specific dates.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.