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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 to provide adequate shelter for all (www.unhabitat.org). UN-Habitat, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. It is the focal point for the UN system's urbanization and human settlement matters.

According to United Nations reports, Guinea's urbanisation rate aligns with the African average: of 37% in 2014 (UNDESA, 2014). This figure, which was 28% in 1990, is likely to reach 56% by 2050; that is, the urban population estimated at 4.4 million in 2014 will increase by 67.9% and will acquire 13.7 million in 2050. The country is moving towards urban transition and needs to prepare. To this end, appropriate measures must be taken, implemented, and regularly monitored by the authorities and the population to improve the ongoing urbanization process in Conakry, secondary or tertiary cities, and villages. The new neighbourhoods that constitute the predominant landscape in many urban agglomerations are generally composed of precarious and unhealthy dwellings and suffer from a lack of local public services and an integrated and well-functioning sanitation system.

To contribute to the improvement of urban living conditions in Guinea, the European Union, in collaboration with the Government of Guinea, has adopted urban sanitation as a focal sector in the National Indicative Program (PIN) of the 11th European Development Fund (EDF). The urban development and sanitation program in Guinea (abbreviated SANITA), jointly decided by the two stakeholders, is divided into two specific objectives: (i) strengthen urban governance at the local and national levels, which will be realized with the technical support of UN-Habitat (component 1), and (ii) improve the access of urban populations in the Conakry and Kindia neighbourhoods to essential sanitation services with the support of the Belgian development agency "Enable" (Component 2). Component 1 is placed under the tutelage of the Ministry in charge of Housing and Territorial Development. The activities are carried out in collaboration with national and local public or private institutions, including community organizations or civil society. Emphasis is being placed on the engagement of women and youth. The expected results of this component are:

Outcome 1 (R1): Institutional capacities for the implementation and monitoring of framework documents are strengthened. Outcome 2 (R2): A national urban policy defining the different actors' strategic orientations, roles, and responsibilities is developed and validated. Outcome 3 (R3): The implementation of the National Planning Scheme (SNAT) of 1991 is evaluated, and new strategic orientations (white paper) are defined and validated. Outcome 4 (R4): Capital city planning documents, with appropriate action plans considering climate change, are developed and validated in a participatory manner. Outcome 5 (R5): Priority pilot projects are developed and implemented by creating or strengthening inclusive consultation spaces and multi-actor dialogue.

The UN-Habitat internship is for three months. Interns work five days per week (40 hours). The intern reports to and is under the general supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor.

Interns are not paid and are responsible for all expenses related to the internship. UN-Habitat accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents or illnesses incurred during the internship. Therefore, upon awarding an internship, candidates must sign a statement confirming their understanding and acceptance of the conditions of service. The intern will be under the direct supervision of the UN-Habitat, Conakry, Guinea Programme, Chief Technical Advisor.

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Conakry, Guinea Programme internship is for three (3) months. The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.

Interns work five days per week (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 direct supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor, the intern will: - Provide technical and organizational support for activities in relation to the capacity strengthening of the Ministry of Urbanism, Housing, and Regional Planning. - Support the preparation of the visioning workshop for the development of the white paper for the National Spatial Planning Scheme, assist meetings, and ensure the reporting. - Contribute to preparing various written outputs, e.g., draft background papers, sections of reports and studies, and inputs to publications. - Support relevant events, workshops, and focus groups, incl. reporting. - Provide support for data collection, analysis, and mapping. - Provide logistical and administrative support and perform any other functions and tasks which the nature may require of the programme’s activities.

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 study: Architecture with an Urban Focus, Spatial/Urban Planning, Geography, Social Sciences, or any other related field.

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.

The ability to organize and prioritize tasks is desirable.

Experience in report writing is required.

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

Assessment Potential candidates will be contacted by the 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.

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.