The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the UN agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The Urban Economy Branch of UN-Habitat has the mandate to promote local capabilities of local go...
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- Associate Urban Planning Expert
- Intern - Project Support – Shanghai Award Publicity and Advocacy Activities
- Method of Application
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
- Experience2 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldProject Management 
- The detailed duties of this International Consultant will therefore be the following: •
- Support the organisation of the international seminar taken place in Guangzhou and support the relevant research in relation to the thematic topic “Exploring Sustainable Pathways for Urban Regeneration and Revitalization in Historic Centres of Megacities”, including drafting and finalizing the report, facilitate follow-up and communication after the seminar completed.
- Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of the international seminar in Guangzhou on the theme: “Exploring Sustainable Pathways for Urban Regeneration and Revitalisation in Hisotric Centres for Megacities”, conduct and support thematic research aligned with the seminar’s objectives. Draft, review, and finalize the seminar report, ensuring timely follow-up actions and effective post-event communication with stakeholders.
- Facilitate the technical exchange between the UN-Habitat team and the Guangzhou Sustainable Urban Planning and design Lab, organise relevant technical meetings to ensuring regular and effective communication.
- Coordinate the collaboration with the donors and partners both externally and internally for this cooperation, including facilitating the timely and regular exchanges, organising coordination meetings, preparing supporting materials, etc.
- Support the Global Public Space Programme, particularly through providing technical support on the normative work and facilitating building up the Chinese stakeholders network.
- Contribute to pilot projects undertaken by the Urban Lab outside China, particularly in the areas of urban regeneration and green-blue infrastructure for climate mitigation and adaptation in alignment with project timelines and deliverables.
- Support the planning and execution of joined events and related interlinked activities, ensuring seamless coordination and delivery.
- Perform any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications/special skills
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree) in urban planning and design, such as architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture, engineering, urban study is required.
- A minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in the sustainable urban development and international development field is required.
- Experience of working in an urban planning institution is required.
- Experience of working with a Chinese government partner or working in the Chinese context is strongly preferred.
- Experience in developing strategies and guidelines for sustainable urban development related areas is preferred.
- Knowledge and experience in results-based management is desirable. Experience in coordinating with various stakeholders is desirable.
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldInternships / Volunteering  , Project Management 
- Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background; the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period. Under the supervision of the Inter-Regional Advisor of the Regional Programme Division (RPD), the intern will:
- Assist in drafting, editing and preparing publicity materials related to Shanghai Award, such as news stories, newsletters, emails, social media content, and outreach materials.
- Support regular updates and maintenance of content on the Shanghai Award website and relevant internet platforms.
- Assist in technical documents development and information organization related to the Shanghai Award application and review process.
- Conduct research and support implementing communications strategies and branding development for Shanghai Award and Shanghai Manual.
- Assist in database development and support outreach activities for Shanghai Award and Shanghai Manual.
- Support planning and organizing meetings, workshops, seminars, and other events and processes related to Shanghai Award and Shanghai Manual.
- Provide project management and administrative support as needed.
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications/special skills
- Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:
- Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher),
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent),
- 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: Communications, Media Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, Urban/Public Policy or any other related field. 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.
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