Intern - Programme Management

Organizational Context

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) promotes socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities, serving as the UN's focal point for urbanization and human settlement matters. This internship is based in the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) in Fukuoka, Japan, which oversees 15 country offices and engages with 42 countries in the region, contributing to UN-Habitat's strategic plan for sustainable urban development.

Job Purpose

This internship offers a dynamic learning environment within UN-Habitat's Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) in Fukuoka, Japan. The role supports country-level and sub-regional programmes, contributing to UN-Habitat's mandate of promoting sustainable and inclusive urban development. The intern will gain practical experience in programme monitoring, reporting, research, and communication, closely linked to technical assistance and normative work. This position provides an opportunity to engage with UN-Habitat's strategic plan, focusing on equitable prosperity, environmental action, and post-crisis recovery in urban settings across the Asia-Pacific region, fostering a deeper understanding of global urbanization challenges and solutions.

Responsibilities

The intern will support country-level and sub-regional programmes, focusing on project/programme monitoring, reporting, and evaluation. Key duties include assisting in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of regional and country-level projects. The role involves supporting inter-agency collaboration and country team coordination on development and humanitarian issues. Additionally, the intern will aid in the administration, budgeting, and management of projects, track funding calls, and support resource mobilization efforts. Responsibilities also extend to information and knowledge management, preparing concept papers, project documents, and publications, and assisting with communication activities, including website content and drafting web stories. The intern will also help organize and follow up on meetings and workshops.

Work Experience

Professional work experience is not required for this internship. However, applicants must be students in the final year of a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program, or have completed such a program. A field of study closely related to the internship's focus is necessary. Good communication and research skills are desirable, particularly in sustainable urban development or climate change.

Skills

Project/Programme Monitoring, Reporting, Evaluation, Research, Publications, Communication, Inter-agency Collaboration, Administration, Budgeting, Resource Mobilization, Information Management, Knowledge Management, Document Preparation, Website Content Management, Meeting and Workshop Support, Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office Suite), Intercultural Communication.

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