Intern - Inclusive City Planning and Development

Work LocationIn-person, Prishtina, Kosovo Expected duration6 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesOrg. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. UN-Habitat works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities. UN-Habitat promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination and poverty. UN-Habitat Kosovo Office supports institutions in governance, urban and spatial planning, and sustainable development. Within the framework of the Inclusive Development Programme, UN-Habitat in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure (MESPI) provides strategic and comprehensive support to build municipal planning and management capacities, strengthen social cohesion, and enhance multi-level governance. The intern will be based in Prishtina and will report directly to the Spatial/Urban Planning Advisor, under the overall guidance of the Chief Technical Advisor. Responsibilities Support data collection, organization, and analysis to inform municipal planning processes. • Assist in drafting and reviewing Municipal Development Plans (MDPs), Zoning Maps, and planning related legal frameworks. • Support capacity-building of municipal planning units, including training assistance and technical inputs. • Promote dialogue among local authorities, civil society, and stakeholders by supporting events, workshops, and focus groups, including reporting and minute-taking. • Contribute to the preparation of written outputs, such as background papers, reports, studies, or inputs to publications. • Support the drafting of news items, press releases, or web/social media content. • Provide logistical and administrative support for programme implementation and perform other planning-related tasks as required. Qualifications/special skillsApplicants 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: Architecture with an urban focus, Urban or Spatial Planning, Geography, Environmental Studies, or Social Sciences with relevance to planning and governance. Other closely related fields may also be considered where the academic background demonstrates relevance to inclusive city planning, municipal development, and sustainable urban governance. In addition, successful applicants are expected to have demonstrated ability in one or more areas listed below: Applicants are not required to have prior professional work experience. However, they should demonstrate academic knowledge or project-based experience in architecture, urban or spatial planning, geography, or related disciplines. Proficiency in standard computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required. Familiarity with GIS, planning support tools, or design software is desirable. Experience contributing to municipal development plans, zoning maps, legal frameworks, or stakeholder consultations is desirable. 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 (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required. Please explain how you meet this criterion, providing examples from your academic or extracurricular work. Knowledge of GIS, mapping, or visualization tools is desirable. Please describe your proficiency and provide examples of how you have applied these skills. LanguagesEnglish 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. Additional InformationDo you have any previous UN internship experience? If yes, please indicate the UN entity and the specific dates. Intern Specific textInterns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. No FeeTHE 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.