UN Habitat Intern Urban Regeneration Jobs Kenya 2024
UN Habitat Intern Urban Regeneration Jobs Kenya 2024: United Nations Human Settlements Programme has announced latest Job vacancy in Nairobi, Kenya. You can apply to the job before the Application deadline Sep 25th, 2024. Before applying we suggest read the job description very carefully and also requirements about this position.
Position Quick Info
- Job Opening ID: 243368
- Job Network: Management and Administration
- Job Family: MPA
- Category: Internship
- Level: I-1
- Duty Station: NAIROBI
- Expected Duration: 6 months
- Department/Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
- Date Posted: Sep 12, 2024
- Deadline: Sep 25, 2024
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
This regeneration work will lead to social inclusion, shared economic prosperity and physical functionality and environmental sustainability.
Responsibilities The intern will be part of UN-Habitat’s Global Flagship Programme ‘Inclusive Communities, Thriving Cities’. The intern should be able to provide thorough, well-reasoned written support, including background studies, concept notes, first draft project proposal, speaking notes, e-mail and oral communications, and meeting and research materials.
Provide strong reviews and feedback for project proposals, based on pre-determined criteria and clear guidance.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships.
Be able to assist in data collection and analysis.
Efficiently uses resources and identifies opportunities.
Thematic areas of work within the Programme:
Urban planning and design, development studies, social/political science, or economic development: Urban regeneration, spatial planning, and social inequality;
Environmental social governance Urban economics, digital systems, blended finance; Resilience, urban environment, impact assessments; Capacity development and knowledge management.
Communications and digital content creation;
Database management, data analysis and visualization.
Qualifications:
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 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: Architecture, Urban Development, Urban Planning and Design, Urban Policy and Governance, Environmental Management, Sustainable Development, Data Analytics, Environmental Science, Climate Studies, or 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.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
For this internship position, fluency in oral and written English is required.
Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.