Overview

This internship focuses on supporting capacity development projects and programmes related to sustainable urban development, including research, writing, and enhancing digital learning platforms and communication tools.

Tasks Summary

• Assist in designing learning experiences such as e-learning courses and webinars.
• Support content implementation in Moodle and/or Articulate Rise/Storyline.
• Support the management and upgrade of the UN-Habitat Learn platform.
• Support the development of graphic design-related products including design of presentation and report templates, infographic, webinar banner.
• Assist in planning, reviewing and coordinating the making of Global Urban Lecture videos.
• Support with recording and editing live videos, and/or designing and editing animated videos.
• Support internal communication of the section’s activities, services and products.
• Support external communication to promote activities, courses and learning events.
• Provide support in developing, planning, tracking, and reporting on project activities.
• Assist in coordinating and communicating with stakeholders.
• Support to organize project documentation, plans, and reports.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to undertake any other assignments necessary to support the implementation of the unit’s work programme.

Experience Requirements

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.

Qualification 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: Currently pursuing or hold a Master’s degree in Design, Design thinking, Instructional design, Communication, Media studies, Marketing, Graphic design, Visual communication, Digital media, or similar relevant topic.
• Knowledge of Canva, Moodle and Articulate Rise desirable.
• Excellent communication, creative thinking, passion for learning and teaching, and basic skills/knowledge of Articulate Rise, Moodle, graphic design or video editing software are desirable.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in oral and written English is required.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

Contract Duration: 6 months

Work Modality: Hybrid

Remuneration: 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.