Work Location
In-person/ Hybrid, Bogotá, Colombia
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Org. Setting and Reporting UN-Habitat is the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, which is responsible for promoting socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities in order to provide adequate housing for all. Currently, the program is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and finds its support in the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean – ROLAC, located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The United Nations Human Settlements Program, UN-Habitat Andean Countries HUB has been in Colombia since 2003 promoting sustainable urban development. Its purpose is to technically assist national and territorial governments and other social and academic actors, in the implementation of the SDGs, in particular SDG 11 “Sustainable Cities and Communities” and the precepts of the New Urban Agenda. For this matter, its actions are focused on the design, implementation and evaluation of urban public policies and urban planning instruments, using the best practices and knowledge accumulated in the country and in other parts of the world on topics such as planning, Governance, economic development and urban finance, climate change, urban legislation and citizen participation. Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of Roi Chiti (Coordinator for Andean Countries), the Intern will: • Conduct a comprehensive literature review on the impacts of climate change in the Andean region, focusing on urban areas. • Identify key vulnerabilities and risks faced by Andean cities due to climate change. • Analyze existing climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies implemented in the region. • Assess the effectiveness of these strategies and identify gaps in knowledge and practice. • Identify best practices and lessons learned from successful climate change initiatives in the region and globally. • Collect and analyze data related to climate change impacts and vulnerabilities. • Support knowledge management and dissemination activities. • Contribute to the development of communication materials on climate change. • Support outreach activities to raise awareness about climate change issues. • Participate in workshops and training sessions on climate change adaptation and mitigation. In addition, he/she must perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor, as necessary.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent), c. 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. Preferred areas of study: Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent) or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme related to climate change, environmental science, urban planning, geography, and/or related areas. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. It is desirable that the applicant has experience with the United Nations or other international cooperation organizations. If you have related experience, please describe it briefly. Have you carried out any research, which includes literature reviews, analyse data, and draw meaningful conclusions?
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.
Additional Information
Not available.
Intern Specific text
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.