Job Title
INTERN – STATISTICS (Global Urban Observatory), I
Department/ Office
United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Duty Station
NAIROBI
Posting Period
13 March 2014-28 March 2014
Job Opening number
14-PGM-UNHABITAT-33309-R-NAIROBI (O)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the 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 Global Urban Observatory coordinates the Monitoring of the Habitat Agenda and the Millennium Development Goals as well as the implementation of the Agency Strategic and Institutional Plans such as the Medium-Term Strategic and Institutional Plan (MTSIP) for 2008-2013. GUO coordinates all activities pertaining to the production of reliable and up-to-date urban indicators at regional, country and city levels, including slum settlements that address the challenges of rapid urbanization and human settlements issues in the world.
The strategy of GUO is to both address the immediate demands for monitoring, while developing systems and capacity for medium and long term needs. GUO addresses the sub-national information needs through two programmes on monitoring the Habitat Agenda and the MDGs, the Urban Indicators Programme (UIP), and the Monitoring Urban Inequities Programme (MUIP).
GUO is in charge of preparing indicators for the new priority areas- Urban Planning, Urban Legislation and Urban Economy. In order to strengthen alignment and cohesion of the global urban indicators programme in respect with the new priority areas, the Global Urban Observatory Section is preparing a new strategic approach of data collection. The new approach pursues a two-pronged strategy. First, to continue with the established programmes for the Habitat Agenda and the MDGs on collecting and reporting on official city statistics by reforming the Urban Indicators Programme (UIP); Two, to branch out into new directions to better address the monitoring of Urban Planning, Urban Economy and Urban Legislation.
GUO is setting up a long-term global monitoring system that provides reliable, credible and internationally comparable data for the new priority areas. The system will pursue two main goals: 1) to deepen and broaden the understanding of urban planning, urban economy and urban legislation; 2) to strengthen global, national and local capacities to collect and analyze urban indicators at the people, land and policy levels. All will be integrated to the existing global monitoring system of the Habitat Agenda and the MDGs. The Urban Info software, an integrated population-GIS system developed by GUO in 2006 will be further strengthened.
The UN-Habitat – Global Urban Observatory Branch internship is for 2 months with an opportunity for extension, depending on the needs of the department.
The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.
Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of Chief, Global Urban Observatory, Research and Capacity Development Branch, the main activities of the intern will include;
Review household surveys and questionnaires,
Reviewing and expanding of existing city indicators in selected cities,
Prepare tables on housing, demography, education, health and nutrition,
Carry out verification on tables produced to ensure that tables are accurate.
Competencies
Core Competencies:
Communication:
Speaks and writes clearly and effectivelyListens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriatelyAsks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communicationTailors language, tone, style and format to match the audienceDemonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed Teamwork:Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goalsSolicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from othersPlaces team agenda before personal agendaSupports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own positionShares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings Client Orientation:Considers all those to whom services are provided to be ‘clients ‘ and seeks to see things from clients’ point of viewEstablishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respectIdentifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutionsMonitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problemsKeeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projectsMeets timeline for delivery of products or services to client Technological Awareness:Keeps abreast of available technologyUnderstands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the officeActively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasksShows willingness to learn new technologyEducation
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 a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
Be computer literate in standard software applications.
Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
Have a demonstrated the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Studies in statistics and data analysis or other relevant areas required.
Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the internship, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language is desirable.
Assessment Method
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
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