Intern - Programme Support

Work Location

• In-person, Cairo, Egypt
• Expected duration
• 6 monthsResponsibilities:

• Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. UN-Habitat works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities. UN-Habitat promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination and poverty. This internship is located in the Egypt country programme, Cairo duty station. Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Country Programme Manager. UN-Habitat Regional Office for Arab States (ROAS) was established in 2011 in Cairo, Egypt, and provides technical cooperation and capacity building for 18 countries across the Arab region. The Regional Office promotes and implements policies, programs and operational projects in UN-Habitat’s focus areas, at regional, national, and local levels, aimed at achieving sustainable urban development in the countries of the region, and provide technical cooperation services, upon request from governments. UN-Habitat ROAS covers all the operational activities and projects in 18 countries across the Arab Region; currently, with 12 active country programmes. UN Habitat in Egypt Established in 2005, UN-Habitat Egypt Programme has been providing technical support to national counterparts on a wide range of urban issues. Adopting an integrated approach, UN-Habitat Egypt has supported reforming and improving urban planning and management through three main sub-programmes, namely; urban planning and design; urban policies, legislation and governance; and urban basic services and mobility Responsibilities The intern will be engaged in a self-contained assignment, supporting general programme and operational activities across the Country Office. Duties include: 1. Programme & Technical Support - Assist in the preparation of briefs, presentations, concept notes, and background materials for meetings, consultations, and missions. - Support data gathering, desk research, and consolidation of information for programme activities. - Assist in reviewing project materials, best practices, and knowledge products. - Participate in internal and external meetings and prepare summaries and minutes as required. 2. Research & Knowledge Generation - Conduct research on urban governance, sustainable development, policy issues, and thematic priorities of UN-Habitat. - Compile international, regional, and local best practices to support the development of knowledge products and programme tools. - Support documentation of lessons learned, field results, and project activities. 3. Coordination & Event Support - Assist in organizing workshops, training sessions, field visits, consultative meetings, and other programme events. - Support logístical arrangements, agendas, invitations, and follow-up documentation. 4. Communication & Visibility - Draft communication content and support updates for UN-Habitat Egypt’s social media platforms. - Assist with documenting activities, taking photos, preparing posts, and supporting visibility materials. - Contribute to knowledge-sharing and outreach efforts. 5. General Office Support - Support preparation of periodic reports, including inputs to UN Country Team reporting frameworks such as the UNSDCF. - Assist in maintaining organized electronic files, documents, and knowledge repositories. - Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor or programme team.
• Qualifications/special skills
• Languages
• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship position, fluency in oral and written English and Arabic is required. Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.
• Additional Information
• Do you have any previous UN internship experience? If yes, please indicate the UN entity and the specific dates.
• Intern Specific text
• 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.