INTERN - Programme Management

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Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development and the achievement of adequate shelter for all. For close to forty years, UN-Habitat has been working in human settlements throughout the world, focusing on building a brighter future for villages, towns, and cities of all sizes. The position is in the Regional Office for Africa (ROAf), UN-Habitat, Abidjan, Ivory Coast and Dakar, Senegal.

The current portfolio of UN-Habitat is expanding in Western Africa. Support is needed within the Regional Office for Africa (ROAf) for dealing with programmatic issues in the Francophone countries in the sub-region. Here below some examples of UN-Habitat’s activities: A. Cote d’Ivoire UN-Habitat is strengthening its presence in Ivory Coast with the implementation of a project for the inclusion of migrant workers in the Greater Abidjan, as well as an Adaptation Fund programme related to the preservation of coastal areas, the implementation of a waste management data collection tool, and the habitat country analysis linked to an UEMOA (West African Economic and Monetary Union) programme.

The above mentioned Project “Enhancing the opportunities of Labour Migrants and Local Communities in vulnerable conditions to integrate in Greater Abidjan”, also named AMIC project, co-financed by theSwiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has been approved in 2021.The objective of the project is to carry out a two-phased four-year Action-Research project which focuses on broadening the sphere of opportunities for labour migrants and their host communities living in conditions of vulnerability to integrate in Greater Abidjan in a more inclusive, sustainable and safer manner, thus enhancing social cohesion and reducing environmental impact, thanks to the implementation of informed public policies, institutional capacity building and scalable pilot interventions.

The “Improved Resilience of Coastal Communities in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana” has been officially approved in May 2023 and will be implemented in the course of the next 4 years.Plus, UN-Habitat is working on the installation of UN-Habitat Country Programme, a National Habitat Policy and a National Urban Policy.

B. Center of Excellence on Housing for the WAEMU countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Togo) Creation of a sub-regional Center of Excellence on Habitat serving as an innovative and sustainable knowledge hub that provides data, knowledge, expertise and long-term capacity building and training services to develop skills of practitioners on sustainable urban development in the eight (8) countries of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU- Burkina Faso, Senegal, Mali, Niger, Togo, Benin, Guinea-Bissau, Côte d'Ivoire).

The Center of Excellence is being created at the Joseph Ki-Zerbo University (Higher Institute of Population Sciences), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso with the support of the Cheikh Anta Diop University (Higher School of Applied Economics) in Senegal and UN-Habitat.

UN-Habitat is expanding and developing its presence in those countries and needs support for its programme implementation.

The intern will support the implementation and monitoring of technical cooperation activities in the following areas: - Urban legislation, land and governance - Housing and slum upgrading - Research and capacity development - Urban planning and urban and regional planning - Basic social services (water, sanitation and renewable energy) - Cities and climate change - Peace and Urban Security and Community - Technical Writing - Migration

C. Senegal Senegal is one of the most prominent and strategic countries in francophone West Africa. Engaged in a series of large-scale projects contributing to its development, the country has set up the Plan Senegal Emergent in 2014 and seeks to go further in the implementation of the orientations of this plan. The improvement of the Senegalese living environment is one of the Plan’s central priority.

Senegal, as many different African countries, is facing urbanization challenges. The capital city, Dakar, concentrates one third of the country’s population and most of the main services and administrations. This hyper-concentration attracts populations in search of better living conditions and economic opportunities from the rest of the country. However, their arrival produces further stress on the housing market, the furniture of water and sanitation services and on the overall environment of the capital. A National Urban Policy is being developed in Senegal, in order to face the challenges of rapid urbanization and take advantage of the increased capacities and interest in the urban issue. Thus, the overall objective of the Regional Office in Senegal is to support the country in achieving sustainable urbanization, an improvement of its public spaces and its urban environment in the large metropolis but also in intermediate cities. UN-Habitat is also supporting the implementation of a participatory planning process through the CityRAP tool in an intermediate city, as well as multiple small-scale projects related to slum upgrading, public space designing by youth with digital tools, the promotion of sustainable buildings and construction sector and capacity building.

One (1) internship position is located at the UN-Habitat Regional Representation for Africa (RRA) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The intern will work closely with the project manager and the UN-Habitat team based in Abidjan and will participate in the management and visibility of projects/ programmes. He/She will report to National Programme Officer of Ivory Coast. Under the direct supervision of the National Programme Manager and the National Technical Advisor, the intern will be responsible for providing substantive and administrative support in the development and implementation of UN-Habitat’s portfolio in Ivory Coast, Benin and Togo within the Regional Representation for Africa.

One (1) internship position is located at the UN-Habitat Regional Representation for Africa (RRA) in Dakar, Senegal. The intern will work closely with UN-Habitat’s Focal Point and team based in Dakar and will participate in the management and visibility of projects/ programmes. He/She will report to the Programme Associate for West Africa. The intern will be responsible for providing substantive and administrative support for the development and implementation of UN-Habitat’s portfolio in Senegal, within the Regional Representation for Africa.

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), Programme Management internship is for six (6) months.

The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.

Interns work five days per week 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 National Programme Manager and the National Technical Advisor/ Programme Associate for West Africa, the intern will: PROGRAMME - Provide administrative support to the work unit in the preparation of various project documents such as work plans, budgets, reports, and proposals on programme implementation arrangements. - Assist the programme team in reviewing and preparing documentation on the procurement of goods and services, and support contract tracking. - Identify sources, gather and compile data and information for the preparation of documents, guidelines, and other material as required. - Participate in the planning, preparation and implementation of meetings, workshops, conferences, expert group meetings.

COMMUNICATION - Assist with text edition of reports, articles, and concept notes as per request. - Support the elaboration of power point presentations related to UN-Habitat mandates. - Draft maps, dashboards and diagrams. - Translate complex concepts related to UN-Habitat mandates into infographics and other graphic materials in relation to the New Urban Agenda and the SDG 11 in French and English. - Assist in the development of UN-Habitat urban planning policy documents, guidelines, information materials and presentations through identification and review of relevant publications and documents, drafting and commenting on documents. - Assist in engagement activities with the government, private sector and community-based projects. - Translate Project and Support documents from French to English and vice-versa. - Support Communication and Visibility activities (publications, presentations, catalogues, folders, brochures, videos, online and handbooks regarding all the projects and areas UN-Habitat works). - Collect and share information on risk monitoring in the implementation of projects / programmes. - Conduct literature reviews on specific topics and good practices in the areas involved. - Other duties relevant to the candidate and RRa, as determined jointly. - Any other tasks requested by the country 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 Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent.

Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office).

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 studies: Urban or Town Planning, Project management, Geography, Architecture, Social Science, Communication or any other related fields of study.

Work Experience No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Familiarity with the New Urban Agenda and the SDGs is required.

Knowledge in urban planning or sustainable development is desirable.

Familiarity with the urban context in West Africa is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in oral and written English and French is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

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 - Portfolio of work (please add a link in the Cover Letter).

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.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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.