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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 Urban October is celebrated globally every year, promoting activities, events and discussions around Urban Sustainability. It aims at encouraging all urban actors from various sectors to engage in and debate on the rationale and the implementation of the New Urban Agenda and the SDG 11.

This year, the World Habitat Day will open the month-long celebrations with a virtual event on Monday, 5, October under the 2020 theme “Housing for All: A Better Urban Future”. The month will have the World Cities Day on 31, October with the theme “Valuing Our Communities and Cities”.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UN-Habitat is promoting virtual events this year and is encouraging national governments, local authorities, the private sector, and other urban practitioners to celebrate the months by organizing events through online workshops or webinars, online panel discussions and interviews and other events.

This year, also taking advantage of the virtual events and the common language, Angola, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Guinea Bissau, Mozambique and Sao Tome & Principe are jointly doing the initiative “Urban Circuit”. Through a public call for events disseminated in our social networks, numerous organizations from all around these countries can apply to host “urban events” in line with UN-Habitat mandate.

An Intern will be required to operate off -site and no travel request will be approved, either as part of on boarding, nor during the tenure of internship.

When submitting for this position, a portfolio should be also attached (if applicable)

The UN-Habitat Communication Design and Urban Circuit Assistant internship is for 4-6 months.

The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.

Interns work five days per week (35-40 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 overall supervision of the Human Settlements Officers for Brazil and Lusophone Africa and the direct supervision of the communication team coordinating this initiative in all the countries the intern will:

- Support the preparation and adaptation of informative and promotional materials, including publications, presentations, reports, catalogues, folders, brochures, infographics, videos, guides, and handbooks regarding all the projects and areas UN-Habitat works; - Produce informative and promotional materials (infographics and video) for online platforms (website, Facebook, and Youtube). - Assist with text editing of reports, articles, and concept notes as requested. - Translate complex concepts related to UN-Habitat mandates into infographics and other graphic materials; - Elaborate infographics and other graphic materials related to the New Urban Agenda and the SDG 11 in Portuguese and English. - Assist to implement the Urban October toolkit in the local context, planning activities and events around the month.

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, Masters, 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;

Urban or Town Planning, Journalism, Communication, Design, Media production, Editorial production or related fields (Preferably: Master or PhD candidate; Minimum: 5th Year Undergraduate student) or recently graduated (maximum one year) at one of the previously mentioned areas.

Proficiency in the use of software such as Adobe package (especially Illustrator, inDesign and Photoshop)

Previous experience with the use of platforms such as Mailchimp.

Good understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc.) and its different dynamics and characteristics for adequate application of graphic design products.

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, Masters,PhD. or equivalent?

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English and Portuguese 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.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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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