Project Support Internship in Kenya - UN

Posting Title: INTERN – Project Support, I
(Temporary Job Opening)

Job
Code Title: INTERN – PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

Department/Office:
United Nations Human Settlements Programme

Duty
Station: NAIROBI

Posting
Period: 03 July 2023 – 17 July 2023

Job
Opening Number: 23-Programme Management-UN-HABITAT-212835-J-Nairobi (O)

Staffing
Exercise N/A

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 Human Settlements Officer, SDG Localization and Local
government, UPB, the intern will:

• Support to the implementation of global projects on SDG
  localization and Voluntary Local Reviews, including UNDA Tranche 14 and
  2030 Agenda sub-fund projects.


• Support the development and implementation of bilateral
  cooperation projects with cities and local and regional governments and
  decentralized cooperation actors.


• Facilitate tracking progress on project implementation and
  develop briefings and reports.


• Participate in coordination meetings with implementing
  partners and take minutes.


• Identification of content for dissemination and communication
  materials.


• Assist with the monitoring and reporting of projects and
  partnerships.


• Support the administrative and logistical processes
  pertaining to the global projects.

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.

Qualifications

• Applicants must at the time of
  application meet one of the following requirements:




• Be enrolled in a graduate school
  programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).


• Be enrolled in the final
  academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s
  level or equivalent).


• 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 Skills

• Possess strong organizational,
  analytical, and problem-solving skills.


• Possess strong interests in local
  governance, local development and local implementation of Agenda 2030and
  is self-motivated.


• Be computer literate in standard
  software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)


• Knowledge of design or web software
  such as the Adobe creative suite (e.g., Illustrator, InDesign, and
  Photoshop) is an asset.


• Ability to work and deliver
  outputs independently in a timely manner.

Preferred areas of
studies:

• Public Relations, Social and
  Political Sciences, International Relations, Urban/Public Policy, Urban
  Planning or any other related field 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.


• Experience in assisting with any projects, even in
  non-professional settings, that align with the SDGs is required.


• Knowledge of design or web software such as the Adobe
  creative suite (e.g., Illustrator, InDesign, and


• Photoshop) is desirable.


• Experience in using Microsoft Office software packages is
  desirable.

Languages

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

How to Apply

Apply for the
internship here