UN Habitat Localization Intern Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UN Habitat Kenya looking for “Localization Intern”. Applicants with a degree in Graduate Degree may apply on or before 8th Feb 2022.
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the United Nations programme for human settlements and sustainable urban development. It was established in 1978 as an outcome of the first United Nations Conference on Human Settlements and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat I) held in Vancouver, Canada, in 1976. UN-Habitat maintains its headquarters at the United Nations Office at Nairobi, Kenya. It is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. It is a member of the United Nations Development Group. The mandate of UN-Habitat derives from the Habitat Agenda, adopted by the United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) in Istanbul, Turkey, in 1996.
UN Habitat Localization Intern Jobs 2022
The UN Habitat has published a job vacancy announcement on 26th Jan 2022 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Localization Intern to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) |
| Position | Localization Intern |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | 22 |
| Qualification | Graduate Degree |
| Experience Required | No Working Experience |
| Application Deadline | 8th Feb 2022 |
UN Habitat Job Vacancy 2022
Job Responsibilities: Under the Supervision of the technical focal point for Local Governments and VLRs, the intern will:
- Assist in developing normative tools and guidelines on SDG Localization and Voluntary Local Reviews
- Assist the development of policy briefs, positions paper and concept notes.
- Assist in planning, preparing, and implementing events (meetings, workshops, conferences, Expert Group Meetings, etc.) and support the implementation of specific recommendations arising from these events.
- Assist in the design of training programs and materials related to local governments, SDG localization and Voluntary Local Reviews, especially in partnership with local governments associations.
- Assist with outreach activities and the production of advocacy material.
- Assist in planning and reporting on meetings with key partners and stakeholders.
- Assist in the coordination of the activities of the Local2030 Coalition secretariat by engaging with relevant partners, organizing meetings and events, and developing the content of the Local2030 Coalition platform.
- Assist on communication efforts related to the activities of the Branch on SDG Localization, local governments, and Voluntary Local Reviews.
- Assist on administrative tasks and duties linked to the work of the Branch (development of ToRs; contracts etc.)
- Perform any other tasks relevant to the candidate and UPB, as jointly determined with the supervisor.
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: SDG Localization Intern, I (Temporary Job Opening)
- Job Code Title: INTERN – PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
- Department/Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
- Duty Station: NAIROBI
- Posting Period: 25 January 2022 – 08 February 2022
- Job Opening Number: 22-Programme Management-UN-HABITAT-173144-J-Nairobi (O)
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification:
- Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
Experience:
- No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
- Which is the added value you could bring to the work of the team?
- Why do you think localizing the SDG is important and the main challenges that local and regional governments are facing to implement the SDGs?
How to Apply UN Habitat Localization Intern Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=173144
The Closing Date: 8th Feb 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unhabitat.org |
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