About United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)

TheUnited Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)is the focal point for human settlements development activities within the UN system. Established in 1978, UN-Habitat promotes socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The agency works with governments, local authorities, NGOs and private sector partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities. UN-Habitat leads the global urban agenda through policy development, capacity building, and on-the-ground programmes that address rapid urbanization challenges affecting over half the world’s population.

Job Summary

This internship offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in international development and sustainable urban development, housing rights, and urban planning. Working with United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), you will contribute to meaningful projects that address global challenges and promote sustainable development. You will develop valuable professional skills while working in a multicultural, international environment alongside experienced professionals.

Key Details

• Job Title:Policy and Capacity Building Intern
• Grade:I-1
• Location:Bilbao, Spain
• Department:United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
• Contract Type:Internship
• Salary:Unpaid

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Experience drafting minutes, summaries, and/ or other actionable documents.
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For this internship position, fluency in oral and written English and Spanish is required.
• Language: Knowledge of another UN language is desirable..

Skills

• Support the facilitation of the exchange of knowledge with UN members of the Local2030 Coalition, maintaining accessible information for mutual learning.
• Support the organization of meetings, events, and workshops, including scheduling, attending, and supporting the preparation of documents, including drafting invitation letters, agendas, programmes, thank you letters, etc.
• Support team engagement in relevant events, including supporting the drafting of talking points, briefing notes, and preparing slides.
• Support in the dissemination of policy recommendations, including drafting key messages from documents, briefs, and dialogues, and communications materials.
• Support the organization and management of knowledge products and outputs in online systems and to be published or shared online.
• Support the documentation of outcomes from meetings and events, including the preparation of meeting minutes, full reports, key messages, and follow-up actions after events, workshops and meetings.
• Support the maintenance of databases and mapping of relevant documents, events, and deadlines and support collaboration and sharing this information among colleagues.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply