Intern - Programme Support- Housing and Human Security
2025-06-14T12:44:00+00:00
FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Admin & Office
2025-06-20T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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Intern - Programme Support- Housing and Human Security at UN-Habitat
Responsibilities Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background, the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period.
- Under the co-supervision of the Programme Management Officer and the Programme Coordinator, the intern will: Support in the data collection, literature review, analysis, interpretation and writing on housing and human security issues globally, including policy mapping.
- Support in the development, compilation, synthesis and management of knowledge materials developed by the section, including LHS project analysis and monitoring against the mandates.
- Assist substantive and technical staff in organizing and documenting housing and human security related events, training and meetings. • Keep track of relevant national/regional/international meetings and events in the thematic area of housing – including cross cutting issues on human security.
- Provide research and technical support to resource mobilization activities, including developing concept notes and proposals.
- Contribute to various housing related communication and advocacy activities and initiatives, including the support of LHS Community of Practice (CoP).
- Support the establishment and management of the LHS knowledge management system and associated tools for the LHS Community of Practice (CoP) to support knowledge exchange, learning and communication.
- Carry out mapping and research on selected topics relevant to the content and management of the LHS Community of Practice (CoP).
- Perform other related tasks as assigned
Qualifications/special skills
- Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:
- Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher),
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent),
- Have graduated with Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent. Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
- 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.
- Preferred areas of study: Housing Studies, Urban Development, Human Security or related social sciences field. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
Under the co-supervision of the Programme Management Officer and the Programme Coordinator, the intern will: Support in the data collection, literature review, analysis, interpretation and writing on housing and human security issues globally, including policy mapping. Support in the development, compilation, synthesis and management of knowledge materials developed by the section, including LHS project analysis and monitoring against the mandates. Assist substantive and technical staff in organizing and documenting housing and human security related events, training and meetings. • Keep track of relevant national/regional/international meetings and events in the thematic area of housing – including cross cutting issues on human security. Provide research and technical support to resource mobilization activities, including developing concept notes and proposals. Contribute to various housing related communication and advocacy activities and initiatives, including the support of LHS Community of Practice (CoP). Support the establishment and management of the LHS knowledge management system and associated tools for the LHS Community of Practice (CoP) to support knowledge exchange, learning and communication. Carry out mapping and research on selected topics relevant to the content and management of the LHS Community of Practice (CoP). Perform other related tasks as assigned
Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent), Have graduated with Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent. Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite). 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. Preferred areas of study: Housing Studies, Urban Development, Human Security or related social sciences field. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
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Vacancy title:
Intern - Programme Support- Housing and Human Security
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: , Category: Admin & Office]
Jobs at:
UN-Habitat
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 20 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, June 14 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Intern - Programme Support- Housing and Human Security at UN-Habitat
Responsibilities Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background, the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period.
- Under the co-supervision of the Programme Management Officer and the Programme Coordinator, the intern will: Support in the data collection, literature review, analysis, interpretation and writing on housing and human security issues globally, including policy mapping.
- Support in the development, compilation, synthesis and management of knowledge materials developed by the section, including LHS project analysis and monitoring against the mandates.
- Assist substantive and technical staff in organizing and documenting housing and human security related events, training and meetings. • Keep track of relevant national/regional/international meetings and events in the thematic area of housing – including cross cutting issues on human security.
- Provide research and technical support to resource mobilization activities, including developing concept notes and proposals.
- Contribute to various housing related communication and advocacy activities and initiatives, including the support of LHS Community of Practice (CoP).
- Support the establishment and management of the LHS knowledge management system and associated tools for the LHS Community of Practice (CoP) to support knowledge exchange, learning and communication.
- Carry out mapping and research on selected topics relevant to the content and management of the LHS Community of Practice (CoP).
- Perform other related tasks as assigned
Qualifications/special skills
- Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:
- Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher),
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent),
- Have graduated with Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent. Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
- 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.
- Preferred areas of study: Housing Studies, Urban Development, Human Security or related social sciences field. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
Work Hours: 8
Experience: No Requirements
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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