Selected Responsibilities/Activities

• National Urban Policies In order to advance the PLGS work of the NUP programme, the consultant will contribute to develop capacity building tools for policy makers and stakeholders to steer digital transformation in NUP / Sub-national Urban Policies (SUPs).

The specific tasks will include:

• Analyze data, conduct case studies, and finalize the guide on the risk management in NUP
• Develop materials for capacity building and/or e-learning tools to ease the understanding and implementation of the risk management in NUP
• Start the preparation stage of the urban/metropolitan innovative interventions at the territorial level, integrating smart cities for NUP SUPERVISION The consultant will be part of, and work with the Policy, Legislation and Governance (PLGS) team in UN-Habitat, reporting to the Chief of PLGS and the Director of the Global Solution Division.

Qualifications/special skills

• Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in urban or territorial/regional planning, sustainable urban development, land use planning, urban policy or political science with a focus on urban affairs, or other related fields.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• At least four (4) years of work experience in urban policies, urban-rural linkages, territorial development, or related fields is required.
• Experience in operational activities and research and/or policy development work on urban-rural linkages in developing countries; with strong preference for experience in the African context is required. Experience in international organizations and knowledge of UN activities and its current programmes is desirable.
• The applicant must have excellent communication and technical writing skills and be capable of working in a multicultural environment. Computer skills: Basic knowledge of office software, e.g. Microsoft Office; other software for carrying out research and analysis is an advantage.

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Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Programme Management Officer, the intern will be responsible for the following tasks:
• Support the review and quality assurance of housing practices submitted to UN-Habitat, including follow-up with country and regional offices and partners as needed
• Assist in compiling and organizing existing internal material on housing practices into a searchable and user-friendly format.
• Conduct desk research on national housing policies and frameworks, including identification of trends, innovations, and gaps.
• Assist with the preparation of presentations and communication materials, including for internal briefings or external events.

Qualifications/special skills

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: Public Policy, International Development, Urban Planning, Human Geography. 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.

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Responsibilities

• Provide general project and administrative support across various functions.
• Assist in the preparation of payment requests by collecting and reviewing invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to processing.
• Support the maintenance and regular updating of administrative trackers (e.g., procurement, travel, cash advances).
• Assist in compiling and updating the inventory of non-expendable items.
• Provide logistical support for travel arrangements, including flight bookings, car hire, and related coordination.
• Assist in reviewing and ensuring the quality of reports and documentation submitted by contractors
• Support the organization of meetings, trainings, and conferences, including liaising with vendors, obtaining quotations, booking venues, and reconciling related documentation.
• Maintain well-organized records and files related to ongoing projects.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/special skills

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: Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, Project Management, International relations and 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.