Work Location

In-Person, Rabat

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the lead entity within the United Nations system for coordinating activities in the field of human settlements and urbanisation. Its activities contribute to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development within the context of a rapidly urbanising world. UN-Habitat National Office for Morocco was established in 2021 in Rabat and provides technical cooperation and capacity building by promoting and implementing policies, programmes, and operational projects in UN-Habitat’s focus areas at national and local levels, aimed at achieving sustainable urban development in the country, and provide technical cooperation services, upon request from government. Since the office opening UN-Habitat has been active in Morocco in partnership with the Ministry of National Planning, Urban Development, Housing and Urban Policy to support the government’s efforts to achieve sustainable urban development. A headquarters agreement was signed with the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco and a habitat country program document (HCPD) was signed in March 2021 for the period 2020-2023. This document brings together operational projects in UN-Habitat’s areas of intervention, at national, regional, and local levels, aimed at achieving sustainable urban development in the country and provides technical support to the partners involved. The recent opening of the UN-HABITAT representative office in Morocco will contribute to optimal governance and implementation of the country program and consolidate cooperation mechanisms with the Moroccan government. Reporting Line The Intern will work under the supervision of the Head of UN-Habitat Office in Morocco. Responsibilities The intern will be responsible for; – Supporting the development of the technical and normative outputs of Urban Planning projects, by assisting in gathering data, analyzing, contributing to the preparation of reports and technical documents, preparation of presentations, and other dissemination materials. – Supporting the development of territorial, urban planning and GIS inputs for Urban Development Policies, Strategies, Plans, and Projects. – Supporting the capacity building on a variety of planning themes. – Assisting in the development of content and methodology on inclusive and sustainable urban planning and development. – Assisting in the SDG’s localization in urban planning policy frameworks, guidelines, policies, and presentations through identification and review of relevant publications and documents, drafting and commenting on documents, and assisting in producing information materials. – Providing GIS support to planning and design inputs to ongoing planning initiatives, including citywide strategies, extension plans, and urban transformation plans. – Assisting in identifying fields for collaboration with key actors in the framework of UN-Habitat programs; – Supporting the team in the drafting of working documents, including concept notes, project presentations, etc. – Supporting the UN Habitat Country Office in the development of concrete urban design and planning projects, urban plans, graphic materials, participatory workshops, trainings, and tools; conduct research on urban design and planning and consolidate best practices and case studies and best practices. Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

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: – Enrolled in a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), in in Geo-Science, Human Geography, Earth Observation, Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning and/or related field is required. 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. Background in Geo-Science, Human Geography, Earth Observation, Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning and/or related field is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship position, fluency in oral and written English and French is required. Knowledge of Arabic 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.