INTERN - PROGRAMME SUPPORT

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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 PSUP program focuses on the biggest deprivations for slum communities: the lack of adequate and safe housing conditions, clean water supply, sanitation and secure land tenure. Focusing on waste management, gender equality and human rights, climate resilience and participation of the local communities in the slum upgrading process, engaging a wide range of stakeholders in the process of slum upgrading: local communities, national and local governments, financial partners as well as key stakeholders from non-governmental organisations (NGOs), community based organizations, private sector and academia. Currently, 190 cities in 40 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific regions are now investing in strategic, participatory slum upgrading activities and sustainable urbanization under the PSUP Framework. The programme was founded in 2008 as a tripartite initiative of the Secretariat of the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP), the European Commission and UN-Habitat. It is fundamental to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 11 for Cities and Communities, and particularly Target 11.1: “By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums”. The programme is also contributing to other SDG targets, such as Target 1 on poverty eradication, Target 6 on water and sanitation, Target 10 reducing inequality and Target 17 on partnership building. The PSUP undertakes a number of activities such as development of policy guidelines, tools for national and local governments and community members, knowledge product development, coordinate monitoring and reporting for projects and programmes, advocacy and outreach, resource mobilization and programme implementation. The Programme is implemented through a tripartite partnership comprising of the European Commission (EC) the African, Caribbean and Pacific Secretariat (ACP) and UN-Habitat. The EC provides substantive funding; the ACP provides the political will and support and UN-Habitat implements the programme and currently working in 40 countries and over 160 urban areas. All 79 countries of the ACP are eligible. The programme has a wide spectrum of activities in cities and countries that include capacity building, policy review and development as well as priority project implementation to realise tangible change in people’s lives.

The Land, Housing and Shelter Section, GSD internship is for 6 months.

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship. The work hours during the internship shall be determined based on individual discussion between the intern and the supervisor(s) taking into consideration the minimum requirements of the Organization and the time difference between the hosting office and the location of the intern

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 Supervision of the Project Manager Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme, the intern will: - Assist in the communication, knowledge management and daily operations of digital platforms (www.unhabitat.org/psup: www.mypsup.org) - Support in the management of knowledge materials developed through the programme and contribute to the capacity development strategy. - Keep track of significant national/regional/international media events involving the programme, maintaining and updating of websites and labelling and classification of visual materials. - Support the labelling and classification of visual materials such as thematic fact sheets, quick guides related to slum upgrading. - Support in the production of advocacy and outreach material related to slum upgrading as needed, - Support in the data collection, literature review, writing and compilation of global case studies for learning - Support in the development of concept notes on participatory slums and informal settlements upgrading - Support in a country communication campaign - Support in the restructuring process of the content of MyPSUP country subpages - Support in the development of an integrated urban regeneration and planning guide with a methodology for planning in slums and informal neighbourhoods as well as for sustainable urban regeneration fostering creative economies and local economic development. - Assist PSUP and other countries with neighbourhood planning and urban regeneration activities during the implementation of the programme at country level. - Support the development of policy guides and development of selected thematic policy papers. - Review Citywide Slum Upgrading Strategies for priority countries in the ACP - Support in the development of regional strategies for slum upgrading. - Support in the creation of contents for activities at global and regional events. - Support in the development of a methodology for the drafting of financing strategies for slum upgrading at country level - Support in the review of concept notes and feasibility studies and business models for scaling up slum upgrading projects assessing financial feasibility and advising on financing mechanisms to be incorporated. - Support in the development of training on financing for slum upgrading and community managed funds. - Support the unit in administrative tasks such as organizing global events, meetings and preparation of meeting minutes, follow up on legal documents and similar issues. - Assistance with the development of thematic country level program evaluation reports, lessons learned, best practices of PSUP implementation in countries - Support any processes to identify donors and proposal writing with identification of partners, fact finding and conceptual writing. - Support in the reporting activities of the Unit as required.

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.

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: The preferred subject areas are Regional/Urban Planning, Policy Formulation, Urban Economy and Finance, International Development, Slum upgrading, and Communication.

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.

Do you have experience drafting official correspondence and reports?

Do you have working knowledge of research and analysis tools?

Do you have experience in analysis and developing evaluation findings and recommendations and discussing them with management?

Do you have experience in poverty alleviation programmes?

Have you worked in Slum Upgrading and urban regeneration programme?

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

Assessment Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

Special Notice “In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship.”

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.

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.