JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties and Responsibilities
• Support with research related to the ongoing or upcoming projects. • Assisting in writing project proposals. • Assisting in day-to-day tasks related to the project. • Support with the field work tasks. • Taking meeting’s minutes. • Logistics management during workshops. • Any other tasks relevant to the mandates of UN-Habitat.

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: Management / design / architecture / urban planning / economy / Art. 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. Proficiency in computer software applications is desirable. Knowledge and experience in reports writing is desirable. Result-oriented research skills are required.

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

Employment Type: INTERN

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Date Posted: 2025-03-25

Application Deadline: 08-Apr-25

Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM

Experience in Months: 60