UN-HABITAT Policy, Legislation and Governance Section is looking for an intern to undertake the following duties;

1. Research and Copy Editing
– Review introductory materials of the PLGS portfolio and research on contemporary topics related to the Policy, Legislation and Governance Section in the context of sustainable urbanization and the implementation of the New Urban Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals;
– Analyze and present the data gathered from diverse sources in reports, tools, and normative products among others;
– Copy-edit and finalize project reports/deliverables (e.g. NUP and URL)
– Assist in translation and review of background documents, concept notes among others from English to French and French to English as appropriate.

2. Tools Development and Management.
– Assist in developing tools, frameworks and guidelines, policy documents, and/or concept notes to build the PLGS portfolio on Policy, Legislation and governance-related work and Metropolitan studies;
– Assist in developing tools, frameworks, and guidelines, study of cases, policy documents, and/or concept notes to build the PLGS portfolio on Subnational Urban Policy and intermediate cities;
– Assist in identifying research gaps and undertake activities, with the collaboration of research institutions, to fill any identified gaps in order to augment the Section’s portfolio;
– Assist in database management and NUP / URL assessment framework, including data mining, data visualization back-end management, and data collection from regional/country offices/partners to enlarge section knowledge repository.

3. Drafting and Communications
– Contribute to written outputs e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies and inputs to publications;
– Assist in producing the Global State of URL report, Songyang Legacy report;
– Assist with outreach activities and the production of awareness materials that will support the rolling out of the PLGS work plan;
– Assist with the production of communication materials and updates for the Section’s websites.

4. Project Development and Management
– Support in the francophone project countries on urban-rural linkages work in preparation of tools, concept notes, background documents among others.
– Assist in planning, preparing and implementing PLGS related project-related events (webinars, 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 the PLGS projects, including through the identification of training needs and demands from key national and local stakeholders;
– Perform other tasks relevant to the candidate and PLGS, as jointly determined with the PLGS team.

Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background; the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period.

The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.