Programme Management Intern
Organizational Context
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) promotes sustainable urban development globally. The Côte d’Ivoire Country Office, located in Abidjan, supports African nations in addressing rapid urbanization and achieving sustainable development goals. This role is situated within the UN-Habitat Country Office, contributing to its expanding presence and project implementation in the region.
Job Purpose
This internship aims to provide substantive and administrative support to UN-Habitat's program implementation in Côte d'Ivoire, focusing on technical cooperation activities. The intern will assist in managing and monitoring projects related to climate adaptation, slums upgrading, housing, urban policy, and biodiversity. A key aspect involves supporting the "Improving resilience for coastal communities" project, requiring coordination with stakeholders, project monitoring, evaluation, field visits, and reporting. The role also contributes to resource mobilization and enhancing the visibility of UN-Habitat's initiatives in the region, working closely with the country team and regional office.
Responsibilities
Provide substantive and administrative support for UN-Habitat's portfolio in Côte d'Ivoire, focusing on technical cooperation activities. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of projects, including climate adaptation, slums upgrading, housing, urban policy, and biodiversity. Support the "Improving resilience for coastal communities" project through monitoring, evaluation, field visits, and reporting. Contribute to resource mobilization by participating in writing project concept notes. Assist in the preparation of project documents, work plans, budgets, and proposals. Support the planning and execution of meetings, workshops, and conferences. Aid in text editing for reports and articles, and develop presentations, maps, and diagrams. Collaborate on developing urban planning policy documents and communication materials to enhance project visibility.
Work Experience
Professional work experience is not required for this internship. However, applicants must be students in their final year of a university degree program (Bachelor's or equivalent) or have completed such a program. A field of study closely related to urban development is necessary. Previous UN internship experience is desirable.
Skills
Project monitoring and evaluation, Field monitoring and reporting, Technical writing, Data gathering and compilation, Resource mobilization support, Text editing, Presentation development, Map and diagram creation, Urban planning policy development, Communication and visibility support, Risk monitoring, Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite), GIS proficiency (QGIS, ArcGIS) is desirable, Fluency in French, Intercultural communication.