Capacity Development Intern

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.
  

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.