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Posting Title: INTERN ­ Urban Planning Intern
Job Code Title: INTERN ­ PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

Department/Office: UNITED NATIONS HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PROGRAMME

Duty Station: NAIROBI

Posting Period: 19 February 2016 ­ 04 March 2016

Job Opening Number: 56202

Staffing Exercise N/A

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

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Special Notice
Your application for this internship must include:
1. A Completed application (Personal History Profile) through the UN careers Portal. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS
WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. In your Personal History Profile (PHP), be sure to include all past work experiences, IT
Skills, and three references.
2. Proof of enrollment (click on link to access and attach to your application:
http://unon.org/content/internship­programme). APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A PROOF OF ENROLLMENT WILL NOT
BE REVIEWED.
­ List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in using, and Explain why you are the best candidate
for the internship and what you hope to gain from the internship.
3. A certified copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated). APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A CERTIFIED
COPY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.

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

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN­Habitat, 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 City Planning, Extension and Design Unit / UPDB internship is for 6 months.

The Internship is UNPAID and full­time.

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 supervision of the Leader of the City Extension and Design unit, the Intern will carry out the following
duties:

•The development of the normative outputs of the City Planning, Extension and Design Unit by assisting in
analyzing planning projects, contributing to preparation of documents, preparation of presentations and other
dissemination materials;
•The implementation of field projects, by supporting Urban Planning projects of the City Planning, Extension
and Design Unit in reviewing project reports, participating in briefing and assisting in project management;
•The development of new activities by participating in identification activities and development of project
proposals.

Specific Duties:

•Assist in the definition and implementation of the Urban Planning and Design Branch outputs, such as urban
planning methodology review, development of tools, documentation and evaluation of practices;
•Contribute to the organization of expert meetings, preparation of field missions and scoping missions.
•Assist in the development of UN­HABITAT/UPDB urban planning policy documents, guidelines, information
materials, presentations through identification and review of relevant publications and documents, drafting
and commenting on documents, and assisting in producing information materials.
•Update and maintain records of the Urban Planning work being undertaken by UN­HABITAT and partners.
•Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Competencies
Core 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 two­way 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 one­year
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

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 the internship, fluency in
oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN Language is desirable

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

United Nations Considerations

Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the
requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency,
competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international
human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards,
including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences
and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations ­
Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non­smoking 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 At­a­Glance on "The Application Process" and the
Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper­link on the
upper right side of inspira account­holder homepage.

Applications are pre­screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on
the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening,
applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their
education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of
incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job
opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information
submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for
selection will be subject to a reference­checking process to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (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.

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