岗位领域：其他 工作性质：实习
学历要求：本科及以上 岗位职级：其他
工作地点：Nairobi 截止日期：22 May , 2020
岗位信息网址：https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=135033&Lang=en-US
Org. 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 UN-Habitat Digital Technologies, Innovation and Smart Cities internship is for 6 months.
The intern will be required to operate off-site, and no travel request will be approved, either as the part of onboarding, nor during the tenure of internship.
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; the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period.
Under the direct supervision of the Inter-regional Adviser (a.i.) at the Global Solutions Division/ Programme Development Branch and in close collaboration with the Programme Management Officer at the External Relations, Strategy and Innovation Division/ Innovation Section the intern will:
- Familiarize with the UN-Habitat mandate, New Urban Agenda, urban targets of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, Paris and Sendai Frameworks among other global commitments as well as UN-Habitat Strategic Plan (2020 - 23), including the Flagship Programmes.
- Support UN-Habitat’s normative and operational initiatives,and strengthen innovation and technology capacity of UN-Habitat to respond to the challenges of the 21st century and accelerate towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, including the expansion of partnerships.
- Support UN-Habitat’s Flagship Programme 2 on "People-Centered Smart Cities" including exploring state-of-the-art funding opportunities, partnerships and new methodologies, such as open and challenge driven innovation and assist in building capacity of local government to effectively procure, test and implement frontier technologies.
- Support preparation of outputs e.g. concept notes, background papers, technical papers, and other documentation that may be necessary, draft communications related to these, and substantively edit key documents prepared by team members.
- Assist in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and reporting of projects and programmes within the Global Solutions Division/ Programme Development Branch and External Relations, Strategy and Innovation Division/ Innovation Section in support of regional and country offices as well as UN-Habitat branches in integrated project/ programme development, particularly related to the Flagship Programme on “People-Centered Smart Cities”.
- Assist in planning and organization of meetings or substantive presentations.
- Perform any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the team.
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:
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 a Bachelor's degree, Master's, PhD or equivalent
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.
Preferred Area Of Study:Graduate or post-graduate studies related to Smart Cities, Data Science, Digital Rights, Digital Policy and Governance, Programming, Digital Transformation of Government, Open Data, (digital) Urban Planning, Architecture, Smart Mobility, Design Thinking,International Relations, Political Science or related areas.
Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the Programme. Are you a student in a Bachelor’s (final year), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have you completed a Bachelor's degree, Master's PhD or equivalent.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English language is required.
Assessment
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration
Special Notice
Your application for this internship must include:
1. A Completed application (Personal History Profile) and Cover Note, through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
The Cover Note must include:
- Title of the degree you are currently pursuing
- Graduation Date
- IT skills and programmes you are proficient in
- Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship
Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme, ensure to include all past work experience (if any).
2. Proof of enrollment from current University (if not graduated).
3. A copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).
Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
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