4 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) : ( Deadline : 30 April 2019 )

 

4 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT UN-Habitat : ( Deadline : 30 April 2019 )

 

 

Job Opening

Posting Title: INTERN – Programme Support Interns (4), I (Temporary Job Opening)

Job Code Title: INTERN – PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

Department/Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme

Duty Station: KIGALI

Posting Period: 16 April 2019 – 30 April 2019

Job Opening Number: 19-Programme Management-UN-HABITAT-115101-J-Kigali (O)

Staffing Exercise N/A

 

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

 

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.

 

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the mandated Agency to support central and local government officials in the identification of proper solutions for fostering sustainable urban development processes.

 

UN-Habitat has been working in Rwanda since 1994 in post-genocide reconstruction activities. The UN-Habitat Rwanda Office was opened in July 2004. This Country office played an active role to align UN-Habitat contribution with Government strategies (EDPRS and vision 2020) by promoting sustainable urbanization. UN-Habitat has also implemented an important number of projects since 2008 within the Delivering as One UN framework on issues related to housing construction for returnees and poor, regional and urban planning, environmental guidelines, water and sanitation works, slum upgrading, among others.

 

The collaboration between UN-Habitat and the Government of Rwanda towards the common goal of achieving inclusive economic transformation through sustainable urbanization, was facilitated by a Memorandum of Understanding between the UN-Habitat and the Government of Rwanda represented by the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA) since 2013.

 

The UN-Habitat Programme Support internship is for 6 months.

 

 

 

 

The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.

 

Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

 

Responsibilities

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 Technical Advisor for Rwanda the intern will:

– Support in data collection for the update of the current SDF report.
– Support in data collection through literature review and partner’s interviews and workshops for the elaboration of the Strategic National Action Plan.
– Support in the dissemination of the SDF and Training of Trainers (ToT) at Central level.
– Assist districts in reviewing and adapting District Development Plans.
– Support the country office (Rwanda) on administrative issues related to SDF projects, including documentations, organizing events, communication with government and other partners.

 

 

Competencies

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.

 

 

Education

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 a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

Be computer literate in standard software applications.

Have demonstrated 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 include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Preferred Area of Study:

Urban and Regional Planning, Economy and finance, GIS, Civil Engineer, Architect or related (Master or PhD candidate preferable)

 

 

Work Experience

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge French and Kinyarwanda is desirable.

 

Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

 

Special Notice

Your application for this internship must include:

 

1. A Completed application (Personal History Profile) and Cover Note, through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

 

 

The Cover Note must include:

 

– Title of the degree you are currently pursuing
– Graduation Date
– IT skills and programmes you are proficient in
– Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship

Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme, ensure to include all past work experience (if any).

2. Proof of enrollment from current University (if not graduated).

3. A copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).

Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

 

 

 

 

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

 

 

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

 

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

 

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

 

 

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

 

No Fee

THE 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.

 

 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY