Intern - Programme Support

Work LocationHybrid, Barcelona, Spain 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. As the main UN Agency responsible for ensuring the sustainable development of cities, towns, and other human settlements, UN-Habitat is strategically placed to coordinate the humanitarian and development efforts of multiple actors and policy makers at all levels in the common pursuit of urban resilience. UN-Habitat´s approach to strengthening urban resilience as a key determinant for ensuring the effectiveness of response interventions during times of crises, and sustainable development, is embodied in its City Resilience Global Programme (CRGP). The CRGP goes beyond conventional approaches to ´risk reduction´, delivering a forward-looking, multisectoral, multihazard, multi-stakeholder model for building resilience that recognizes the complexities and unique value of cities, and the inherent interdependencies of each part of an urban system. Fast growing cities and urban areas of the world are engines of growth and wealth accumulation. This growth can have positive social, cultural and educational impacts. On the other hand, evidence demonstrates that fast economic growth, combined with rapid sprawling population expansion in urban areas, also increases disaster vulnerability and exposure. The level of urbanization is far higher in the developed world, however, the annual ´urbanization rate´is much faster in the developing world. The primary urban agglomerations with the highest concentrations of people and economic activity mostly overlap with the areas of extreme or high risk related to disasters such as coastal areas, along rivers and in flood plains. The project will work with local government institutions, to plan, coordinate, implement and support the various outlined activities. The primary and most direct beneficiaries will be local stakeholders, city authorities and civil society. Women, children and other at-risk groups, often disproportionately affected by crisis situations, will be engaged and receive additional attention. Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Head of the City Resilience Global Programme (CRGP) and the supporting supervision of the project Coordinator, the intern will: Front-End Development Requirements: 1. Develop front-end features for data analysis, interactive maps, and visualizations, integrating GIS capabilities and geospatial data libraries. 2. Support the methodological review of Web Map Viewer platform, focusing on UI/UX for intelligent models and emerging technology integration. 3. Implement and maintain interactive web components for partner cities, ensuring seamless data collection and visualization. 4. Convert and design content, including graphics and web layouts, for user-friendly presentations and reports. 5. Develop engaging presentations and support workshop facilitation with intuitive digital tools. 6. Perform additional front-end tasks aligned with Web Map Viewer Platform maintenance and enhancement needs. 7. Undertake any other tasks for the Programme, which are in line with the experience of the intern. 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: Advanced university degree in Computer Science, Geospatial Technologies, Urban or Regional Planning, Environmental Studies, or a related field relevant to the development of the CRPiT tool. 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. Strong foundation in front-end development, geospatial data visualization, and GIS tools, with proficiency in web mapping technologies (Leaflet.js, Maplibre, OpenLayers) and data visualization libraries (D3.js, Chart.js, Matplotlib, Seaborn). Knowledge of urban resilience, sustainability, and disaster risk reduction is desirable. Proficiency in Python or JavaScript for geospatial and data-driven applications is desirable. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite for UI/UX design and content development is a plus. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship position, fluency in both oral and written English and Spanish 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.