UN HABITAT recrute un(e) Stagiaire en Développement Web à Nairobi au Kenya.
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 Programme Management Officer, the intern will assist in the web development, updating content, and providing maintenance to Our City Plans digital platform, built in Drupal, such as:
– Back and front-end development of new themes, sections and contents for the site, including full Drupal deployment services.
– Maintenance of site configuration and stability through debugging.
– Building multiple Drupal modules and leveraging and updating existing modules.
– Updating and configuring the site to meet specific needs.
– Build prototypes for testing and getting user feedback.
– Other functions as required.
Task Opportunities:
– Familiarizing oneself with the United Nations.
– Get familiarized with urban planning, participatory practices and capacity building with Our City Plans.
– Conduct user research and implement new features in Our City Plans digital platform.
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.
Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office).
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.
Closing date : 08/11/2023