Intern - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

Work LocationIn-person, Beijing, China 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 human settlements development and the achievement of adequate shelter for all. For over forty-five years UN-Habitat has been working in human settlements throughout the world, focusing on building a brighter future for cities and towns of all sizes. UN-Habitat collaborates with national governments and other partners, including local authorities, private and non-governmental organizations, it supports the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular Goal 11 of “Making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable”. It is a focal point for the monitoring, evaluation, and implementation of the “New Urban Agenda”. UN-Habitat’s Strategic Plan (2020 to 2025) comprises of four Domains of Change. The Regional Office supports country offices in the implementation of the strategic plan. • Reduced spatial inequality and poverty in communities across the urban-rural continuum. • Enhanced shared prosperity of cities and regions • Strengthened Climate Action and Improved Urban Environment • Effective urban crisis prevention and response The two interns report to their supervisors, Senior Advisor and Programme Officer of UN-Habitat China respectively. Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of an UN-Habitat staff member, the intern will: • Assist in the preparation of draft concept papers, background documents, position papers; • Assist in the development of project concept notes/project briefs and project documents for resource mobilization; • Search for funding calls for expression of interest; • Assist with communication and information management, establishing connections between county-level and regional partners and internal colleagues, etc.; • Assist with the management of websites and drafting of Webstory; • Assist in the preparation, implementation and follow-up of meetings and forums, • Assist in the administration, budgeting and financial management aspects of programme management including but not limited to financial monitoring, review and reporting, project start-up and closure, human resources, procurement and assets, workshops, and liaison with regional office; • Undertake other assignments as required for the development and implementation of the work programmes of China Office; • Assist with the layout and design of technical materials. 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: Studies in Urban Sustainable Development, Urban Planning and Design, Urban Geography, Urban Environment, Urban Landscaping, Climate Change, Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Architecture and related. 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. Good research skills and relevant experience in the field of urban planning and design, or smart city development are desirable. Knowledge in using IT tools like InDesign and Photoshop is desirable. Please explain how you meet this criterion using examples. 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 InformationNot available. 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.