The intern will perform the following tasks:

• Support internal work under the umbrella theme of capacity development and training, aligning capacity development and training with the strategic focus of the Section’s work, and make crosslinks and connections.
• Assist in drafting, organising, reviewing and editing course materials and multimedia files, reports and materials for publication or publicity.
• Undertake research on housing and urban development capacity development and training-related themes especially around global urban/local leadership and fellowship programmes, complemented by analysis of real-world project pipelines, investment opportunities, emerging market developments and trends.
• Collate information from various sources including technical reports, industry publications, webinars, training materials, etc.
• Monitor for academic and industry publications on related themes and convert these into digestible highlights and training materials.
• Draft concept notes, project documents, technical reports, presentations, briefing notes and speaking points.
• Provide project coordination, administrative and communications support on ongoing projects and initiatives for example tracking progress, milestones, indicators, maintenance, organizing and minuting meetings and calls.
• Produce inputs for outreach efforts including social media content, and website content.
• Assist in designing, organizing, planning and managing the collection, evaluation, analysis, compilation, dissemination, and visualization of data, indicators, results.
• Assist in developing, implementing and managing database(s) and dashboards when needed.
• Assist in training and technical support on data collection and monitoring of capacity development programmes, country practices, and other related information.
• Assist in the organization of seminars, conferences, working groups, and expert meetings and training events.

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:

• Final year undergraduate or master’s degree student or PhD student in Urban Studies, Housing, Finance, Business Administration, Policy Studies, Education, Social Sciences, or other related themes/areas, or recently graduated. 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.
• Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. Programme.