Intern - External Relations (Un-habitat External Relations Division)

Closing date: Thursday, 24 December 2015

Posting Title: INTERN - External Relations (UN-HABITAT External Relations Division)

Job Code Title: INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

Department/Office: UNITED NATIONS HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PROGRAMME

Duty Station: NAIROBI

Posting Period: 10 December 2015 - 24 December 2015

Job Opening Number: 51444

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

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/internship-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 certified copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated). Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

Organizational 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 UN-HABITAT External Relations Division (ERD) 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 and the needs of the unit.

Under the direct supervision of the External Relations Division (ERD) - Front Office, the intern will

1. Assist in the administrative coordination of ERD projects, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and branches as requested.

• Compile basic information/data on specific projects within External Relations.
• Partake in partnership development by researching and drafting project/partnership proposals.
• Support the ERD by assisting with donors' relation activities. This would include preparing and updating project proposals, budget documents, evaluation reports and the drafting of legal documents.

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