Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. UN-Habitat works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities. UN-Habitat promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination and poverty. During the second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly in June 2023, Member States endorsed the Resolution on Localizing the SDGs mandating UN-Habitat to strengthen the capacities of local and national governments on SDG data, planning and reporting as well as on multilevel governance for SDG localization. UN-Habitat’s 2026-2029 Strategic Plan also identifies Participatory Multilevel Governance and SDG Localization as one of the five Means of Implementation to deliver on the corporate strategic focus on adequate housing, land, and basic services for all, and the transformation of informal settlements and slums.

The position is located in UN-Habitat’s SDG Localization and Local Governments Team within the Global Solutions Division (GSD). The Global Solutions Division is responsible for providing programmatic direction for UN-Habitat and is responsible and accountable for the programmatic delivery of the Strategic Plan. The Division leads the tools and methodology production and the integration of the various substantive competencies towards the effective delivery of the Strategic Plan and the mandate of UN-Habitat. It provides substantive training and supports capacity development of Member States and partners. The Global Solutions Division hosts the Local 2030 Coalition’s Secretariat and coordinates UN-Habitat’s work on SDG Localization through the SDG Localization and Local Governments Team.

UN-Habitat’s SDG Localization and Local Governments Team works under umbrella of the Local2030 Coalition and coordinates UN-Habitat’s corporate offering and global portfolio on SDG Localization, including the SDG Cities Global Initiative (Flagship 5). The SDG Cities Initiative supports cities in creating integrated solutions that drive progress across multiple SDGs, ensuring cohesive and scalable urban development addressing challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss. It does so by leveraging the potential of data for evidence-based decision-making, fostering cities’ access to finance, while building their overall institutional capacities.

Building on the Agency’s operational capacities and technical leadership, the SDG Localization and Local Governments Team coordinates UN-Habitat’s delivery across three levels: 1) advancing city-level transformation through SDG Cities; 2) supporting national governments to develop National SDG Localization Frameworks, through the Partnership Platform on Localizing the SDGs; 3) advancing the global dialogue on SDG Localization through the SDG Cities Global Community and direct engagement within the main UN fora. UN-Habitat's vison on SDG Localization aims to impact the lives of 1 billion people by promoting transformative change in 50 countries and 1000 cities.

The selected candidate will report to the coordinator of the SDG Cities and Multilevel Governance Team under the overall guidance and supervision of the Head of the Local2030 Coalition, both within UN-Habitat’s Global Solutions Division.

Responsibilities

Video Production and Editing:

• Edit and produce high-quality video content, including interviews, B-roll, and event footage, ensuring smooth storytelling and technical excellence.
• Create short-form social media clips and longer stitched videos that effectively communicate the organization’s key messages and initiatives.
• Add captions, subtitles, and on-screen text from provided transcriptions to ensure accessibility and audience engagement.
• Apply colour correction, sound balancing, and other post-production enhancements to ensure a consistent and professional look and feel.
• Support the planning and organization of video shoots by preparing shot lists, reviewing raw footage, and maintaining version control of edited materials.
• Collaborate with the communications team to ensure videos align with branding and strategic messaging.

Communications and Social Media:

• Assist in developing and scheduling social media content, including posts, stories, and short clips, in coordination with the communications team.
• Support broader digital communication activities such as campaigns, event coverage, and content planning.
• Contribute creative ideas for enhancing online visibility and audience engagement across platforms.

Qualifications/special skills

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 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: Undergraduate (final year) or Graduate (Master/PhD) in one of: Film Production, Multimedia, Graphic Design, Communication, Journalism, or related fields.

Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and engaging content for various digital platforms, is required.
• A good grasp of colour grading, sound editing, and subtitling/captioning workflows is required.
• Full proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve or similar video editing software is required.
• Familiarity with Adobe After Effects and other animation tools for creating motion graphics and visual effects is desirable.
• Be computer literate in standard software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Strong interest in local governance, local development, and local implementation of Agenda 2030 is desirable.

Task Opportunities:

• Gain insightful experience and knowledge of the United Nations and UN-Habitat's mandates and work with respect to Member States' demands and requests.
• Gain practical experience in multimedia production within an international organization.
• Enhance professional video editing and design skills while contributing to real-world communication outputs.
• Work in a multicultural environment of professionals.

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely rela

• Edit and produce high-quality video content, including interviews, B-roll, and event footage, ensuring smooth storytelling and technical excellence.
• Create short-form social media clips and longer stitched videos that effectively communicate the organization’s key messages and initiatives.
• Add captions, subtitles, and on-screen text from provided transcriptions to ensure accessibility and audience engagement.
• Apply colour correction, sound balancing, and other post-production enhancements to ensure a consistent and professional look and feel.
• Support the planning and organization of video shoots by preparing shot lists, reviewing raw footage, and maintaining version control of edited materials.
• Collaborate with the communications team to ensure videos align with branding and strategic messaging.
• Assist in developing and scheduling social media content, including posts, stories, and short clips, in coordination with the communications team.
• Support broader digital communication activities such as campaigns, event coverage, and content planning.
• Contribute creative ideas for enhancing online visibility and audience engagement across platforms.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and engaging content for various digital platforms, is required.
• A good grasp of colour grading, sound editing, and subtitling/captioning workflows is required.
• Full proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve or similar video editing software is required.
• Familiarity with Adobe After Effects and other animation tools for creating motion graphics and visual effects is desirable.
• Be computer literate in standard software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Strong interest in local governance, local development, and local implementation of Agenda 2030 is desirable.

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), OR Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent), OR 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.
• Undergraduate (final year) or Graduate (Master/PhD) in one of: Film Production, Multimedia, Graphic Design, Communication, Journalism, or related fields.