Duties and Responsibilities

Under the co-supervision of the Programme Management Officer and the Programme Coordinator, the intern will: Support in the data collection, literature review, analysis, interpretation and writing on land and housing issues globally, including policy mapping. Support in the development, compilation, synthesis and management of knowledge materials developed by the section, including LHS project analysis and monitoring against the mandates. Assist substantive and technical staff in organizing and documenting land and housing related events, training and meetings. Keep track of relevant national/regional/international meetings and events in the thematic area of land and housing – including cross cutting issues on human rights, climate change, gender, etc. Provide research and technical support to resource mobilization activities, including developing concept notes and proposals.

Contribute to various land and housing related communication and advocacy activities and initiatives, including the support of LHS Community of Practice (CoP). Support the establishment and management of the LHS knowledge management system and associated tools for the LHS Community of Practice (CoP) to support internal knowledge exchange, learning and communication. Carry out mapping and research on selected topics relevant to the content and management of the LHS Community of Practice (CoP). Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

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 Suite). 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: The preferred subject areas are Land Administration, Land Management, Land Governance, International Development, Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Housing Studies, Urban and Rural Development, Migration and Human Mobility, Architecture or related field. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Knowledge of urban development, land management and housing policy is required. Please explain how you meet this criterion using examples. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) is required. Please explain how you meet this criterion using examples. Experience in research and technical writing is desirable. Please explain how you meet this criterion using examples.

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 UN language is desirable.