UN Habitat recrute un(e) Stagiaire en gestion de programme basé en Cote d’Ivoire et au Sénégal.
Interns work five days per week under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background; the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period.
Under the direct supervision of the National Programme Manager and the National Technical Advisor/ Programme Associate for West Africa, the intern will:
PROGRAMME
– Provide administrative support to the work unit in the preparation of various project documents such as work plans, budgets, reports, and proposals on programme implementation arrangements.
– Assist the programme team in reviewing and preparing documentation on the procurement of goods and services, and support contract tracking.
– Identify sources, gather and compile data and information for the preparation of documents, guidelines, and other material as required.
– Participate in the planning, preparation and implementation of meetings, workshops, conferences, expert group meetings.
COMMUNICATION
– Assist with text edition of reports, articles, and concept notes as per request.
– Support the elaboration of power point presentations related to UN-Habitat mandates.
– Draft maps, dashboards and diagrams.
– Translate complex concepts related to UN-Habitat mandates into infographics and other graphic materials in relation to the New Urban Agenda and the SDG 11 in French and English.
– Assist in the development of UN-Habitat urban planning policy documents, guidelines, information materials and presentations through identification and review of relevant publications and documents, drafting and commenting on documents.
– Assist in engagement activities with the government, private sector and community-based projects.
– Translate Project and Support documents from French to English and vice-versa.
– Support Communication and Visibility activities (publications, presentations, catalogues, folders, brochures, videos, online and handbooks regarding all the projects and areas UN-Habitat works).
– Collect and share information on risk monitoring in the implementation of projects / programmes.
– Conduct literature reviews on specific topics and good practices in the areas involved.
– Other duties relevant to the candidate and RRa, as determined jointly.
– Any other tasks requested by the country team.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
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.
No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
Familiarity with the New Urban Agenda and the SDGs is required.
Knowledge in urban planning or sustainable development is desirable.
Familiarity with the urban context in West Africa is desirable.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in oral and written English and French is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.
Application process
Closing date : 24 July 2023