Intern - Programme Management (Housing and Slum Upgrading Branch), Nairobi

Closing date: Friday, 1 May 2015

Posting Title: INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT (Housing and Slum Upgrading Branch), I
Job Code Title: INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
Department/ Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Posting Period: 16 April 2015-1 May 2015
Job Opening number: 15-PGM-UNHABITAT-41961-R-NAIROBI (O)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
Your application for this internship must include:

• A Completed application (Personal History Profile) through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. In your Personal History Profile (PHP), be sure to include all past work experiences, IT Skills, and three references.
• 2.Proof of enrollment (click on link to access and attach to your application: http://unon.org/content/internship-programme),
• List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in using, and Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship and what you hope to gain from the internship.
• A certified copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).

Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.
The main focus of HSUB relates to the Habitat Agenda goal of 'Adequate Shelter for All', and Subprogramme 5 'Housing and Slum Upgrading' of the Strategic Framework 2014-2019. The Branch works normatively as well as provides technical advice and operational support to improve access to shelter for the world's poor and other vulnerable groups, particularly in developing countries and countries in transition.
The Housing and Slum Upgrading Branch has two Units: Housing and Slum Upgrading, which are handling in a cross-cutting manner the following programmatic areas: (i) housing policy including housing delivery systems, (ii) housing rights, (iii) slum upgrading and slum prevention, (iv) sustainable building materials and construction technologies, (v) community development, (vi) housing finance, as well as, (vii) housing and vulnerable groups.
The UN-HABITAT Housing and Slum Upgrading Branch internship is for 6 months.
The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.
Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.
Responsibilities
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background and the needs of the unit.
Under the direct supervision of the Unit Leader for Slum Upgrading and in cooperation with the PSUP Team, the intern is expected to accomplish the following listed duties
Research

• Support research on on-going country activities in ACP countries, and produce reports, country data fact sheets and concept notes
• Support the Slum Upgrading Unit in data analysis (identifying relevant data sources for slum upgrading and prevention, data analysis and presentation)
• Support the PSUP in documentation partnership agreements and other communication or information documents to participating countries
• Support the organization of PUSP events (workshops, international conferences, exhibitions and roundtables)

Project support

• Assist the Slum Upgrading Unit in the development of project proposals
• Assist the Slum Upgrading Unit in resource mobilisation, through identification of funding sources, research and project reviews Visibility and documentation
• Support the Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme by assisting in compiling reports
• Assist in the production of information materials, such as videos, calendars, planners, reports, pamphlets, powerpoints, webpages etc.
• Assist in the maintenance and daily operations of digital platforms (www.unhabitat.org/psup ; www.mypsup.org)
• Support the labelling and classification of visual materials
• Producing other information material as needed Technical backstopping and administrative support
• Assisting in compiling project documents and project forms as well as reports to donors
• Support in administrative duties as may be requested by the Slum Upgrading Unit Leader

In addition, the intern will be asked to provide support in the following tasks: Participate in the daily operations of the Branch by supporting the staff in the performance of their tasks and responsibilities, including taking part in meetings, project reviews, etc.;
Competencies
Core Competencies
Communication

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
• Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
• Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
• Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience
• Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed

Teamwork

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
• Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others
• Places team agenda before personal agenda
• Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position
• Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Client Orientation

• Considers all those to whom services are provided to be 'clients ' and seeks to see things from clients' point of view
• Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect
• Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions
• Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems
• Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects
• Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client

Education
Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
• Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
• Be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Have demonstrated 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 include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
• Studies in Slum Upgrading, Housing, Urban Planning, Architecture, Community Management, Communication preferred.

Work Experience

• Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• For the internship, fluency in oral and written English is required.
• nowledge of Spanish, French or Arabic desirable.

Assessment Method
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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.

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