United Nation Internship program. Be Intern in Madrid, Spain, at UN office. PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT. Apply

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Job Opening
Posting Title:
INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT (Urban Planning and Design Branch), I
   
Job Code Title:
INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
Department/ Office:
United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Duty Station:
MADRID
Posting Period:
12 August 2014-5 September 2014
Job Opening number:
14-PGM-UNHABITAT-36497-R-MADRID (O)

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.An accompanying letter (cover note) that includes; Title of degree you are currently studying, Graduation date (when you will be graduating from the programme), 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 letter from your university clearly indicating the status of your enrollment, what programme you are enrolled in and the anticipated date of graduation from the programme. 

Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
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 UNHABITAT-Urban Planning and Design Branch 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. 

The intern will work, in coordination with the Urban Planning and Design Branch, under the direct supervision of the Head of UN Habitat Office in Spain located in Madrid. He/she will support the activities included in the project “Towards a New Urban Agenda” in collaboration with other UN-Habitat Units and Branches. The incumbent will support the following activities:

- Support the implementation and follow up on technical activities linked to the project “Towards a New Urban Agenda”.
- Support to the effective communication and advocacy activities related to the New Urban Agenda and HABITAT III preparatory process.

Specific Duties:

- Support the implementation and follow up on technical activities linked to the project “Towards a New Urban Agenda”:

- Supports the organization of Experts Groups Meeting and related seminars.  Supports the elaboration of relevant communication material and background documents.
- Supports local logistics during the seminars.
- Supports the preparation and review of activities reports and documents.
- Assists in project management.

- Support the implementation communication and advocacy activities related to the new urban agenda and Habitat III:

- Supports the preparation of relevant material and background documents.
- Supports the organization of meetings and events within UN-Habitat institutional campaigns (i.e. World Urban Day, etc…). 
- Participates in briefings and reporting.
- Supports the development and follow up on agreements with key institutional partners.

- Other duties 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 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; and

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. 

Studies in Masters in Social Science, Urban Development, Engineering, Development Studies, Architecture or equivalent diploma is preferred.
Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.
Languages
Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English and Spanish (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.
Assessment Method
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
United Nations Considerations
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 non-smoking environment.

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.
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