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Le programme des Nations unies pour les établissements humains, ONU-Habitat, est l’agence chargée des établissements humains. Il est mandaté par l’Assemblée générale des Nations unies pour promouvoir des villes durables sur le plan social et environnemental, dans le but de fournir un logement adéquat à tous (www.unhabitat.org).ONU-Habitat, le programme des Nations unies pour les établissements humains, est mandaté par l’Assemblée générale des Nations unies pour promouvoir des villes durables sur le plan social et environnemental. Il est le point focal pour toutes les questions relatives à l’urbanisation et aux établissements humains au sein du système des Nations unies.
According to United Nations reports, Guinea has an urbanization rate that is in line with the African average: 37% in 2014 (UNDESA, 2014). This figure, which was 28% in 1990, is likely to reach 56% by 2050; that is to say that the urban population estimated at 4.4 million in 2014 will increase by 67.9% and will acquire 13.7 million in 2050. The country is moving towards urban transition and needs to prepare. To this end, appropriate measures must be taken, implemented, and regularly monitored by the authorities and the population to improve the ongoing urbanization process in Conakry, secondary or tertiary cities, and villages. The new neighborhoods that constitute the predominant landscape in many urban agglomerations are generally composed of precarious and unhealthy dwellings and suffer from a lack of local public services and an integrated and well-functioning sanitation system.
To contribute to the improvement of urban living conditions in Guinea, the European Union, in collaboration with the Government of Guinea, has adopted urban sanitation as a focal sector in the National Indicative Program (PIN) of the 11th European Development Fund (EDF). The urban development and sanitation program in Guinea (abbreviated SANITA), jointly decided by the two stakeholders, is divided into two specific objectives: (i) strengthen urban governance at the local and national levels, which will be realized with the technical support of UN-Habitat (component 1), and (ii) improve the access of urban populations in the Conakry and Kindia neighborhoods to essential sanitation services with the support of the Belgian development agency « Enable » (Component 2).
Component 1 is placed under the tutelage of the Ministry in charge of Housing and Territorial Development. The activities are carried out in collaboration with national and local public or private institutions, including community organizations or civil society. Emphasis is being placed on the engagement of women and youth.
The expected results of this component are:
Outcome 1 (R1): Institutional capacities for the implementation and monitoring of framework documents are strengthened.
Outcome 2 (R2): A national urban policy defining the strategic orientations, roles, and responsibilities of the different actors is developed and validated.
Outcome 3 (R3): The implementation of the National Planning Scheme (SNAT) of 1991 is evaluated, and new strategic orientations (white paper) are defined and validated.
Outcome 4 (R4): Capital city planning documents, with appropriate action plans taking into account aspects of climate change, are developed and validated in a participatory manner.
Outcome 5 (R5): Priority pilot projects are developed and implemented by creating or strengthening inclusive consultation spaces and multi-actor dialogue.
The UN-Habitat internship is for three months. Interns work five days per week (40 hours). The intern reports to and is under the general supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor.
Interns are not paid and are responsible for all expenses related to the internship. UN-Habitat accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents or illnesses incurred during the internship. Therefore, upon awarding an internship, candidates must sign a statement confirming their understanding and acceptance of the conditions of service. The intern will be under the direct supervision of the UN-Habitat, Conakry, Guinea Programme, Chief Technical Advisor.
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Conakry, Guinea Programme internship is for three (3) months.
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship. The work hours during the internship shall be determined based on individual discussion between the intern and the supervisor(s) taking into consideration the minimum requirements of the Organization and the time difference between the hosting office and the location of the intern.
The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.
Interns work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.
Responsabilités
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background; the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period.
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor, the intern will:
– Provide technical and organizational support for activities in relation to the capacity strengthening of the Ministry of Urbanism, Housing, and Regional Planning.
– Support the preparation of the visioning workshop for the development of the white paper for the National Spatial Planning Scheme, assist meetings, and ensure the reporting.
– Contribute to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g., draft background papers, sections of reports and studies, and inputs to publications.
– Support relevant events, workshops, and focus groups, incl. reporting.
– Provide support for data collection, analysis, and mapping.
– Provide logistical and administrative support and perform any other functions and tasks which the nature may require of the programme’s activities.
Compétences
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors’ language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares 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 view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Formation
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).
Have demonstrated 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 include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Preferred areas of studies:
Architecture with an Urban Focus, Spatial/Urban Planning, Geography, Social Sciences, or any other related field.
Expérience professionnelle
Les candidats ne sont pas obligés de faire valoir une expérience professionnelle pour participer au programme de stage de l’ONU. Votre formation, vos études, vos travaux préparatoires ou vos compétences doivent bénéficier aux Nations Unies pendant votre stage.
Connaissances linguistiques
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in oral and written French is required. Knowledge of another UN language is desirable
Méthode d’évaluation
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
Notice spéciale
Your application for this internship must include:
1. A completed application (Personal History Profile) and Cover Note, through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
The Cover Note must include:
– Title of the degree you are currently pursuing
– Graduation Date
– IT skills and programmes you are proficient in
– Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship
Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme, ensure to include all past work experience (if any).
2. Proof of enrollment from current University (if not graduated).
3. A copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).
Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
“In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship ».
Charte des Nations Unies
Aux termes du paragraphe 3 de l’Article 101 de la Charte des Nations Unies, la considération dominante dans le recrutement du personnel doit être la nécessité d’assurer à l’Organisation les services de personnes possédant les plus hautes qualités de travail, de compétence et d’intégrité. Ne seront pas retenues les candidatures des personnes qui ont commis des violations du droit international des droits de l’homme, des violations du droit international humanitaire, des actes d’exploitation, d’atteintes ou de harcèlement sexuels, ou au sujet desquelles il existe des raisons plausibles de croire qu’elles ont été impliquées dans la commission de tels actes. L’expression « exploitation sexuelle » désigne le fait d’abuser ou de tenter d’abuser d’un état de vulnérabilité, d’un rapport de force inégal ou de rapports de confiance à des fins sexuelles, y compris mais non exclusivement en vue d’en tirer un avantage pécuniaire, social ou politique. On entend par « atteinte sexuelle » toute atteinte physique de nature sexuelle commise par la force, sous la contrainte ou à la faveur d’un rapport inégal, ou la menace d’une telle atteinte. Le harcèlement sexuel s’entend de tout comportement déplacé à connotation sexuelle raisonnablement propre ou de nature à choquer ou humilier, lorsqu’il entrave la bonne marche du service, est présenté comme une condition d’emploi ou crée au lieu de travail un climat d’intimidation, d’hostilité ou de vexation, et lorsque ce comportement est assez grave pour justifier le licenciement de son auteur. La candidature de personnes qui ont commis des infractions autres que des infractions mineures au code de la route ne sera pas retenue.
Sera dûment prise en considération l’importance d’un recrutement effectué sur une base géographique aussi large que possible. Aucune restriction ne sera imposée par l’Organisation à l’accès des hommes et des femmes, dans des conditions égales, à toutes les fonctions, dans ses organes principaux et subsidiaires. Le Secrétariat de l’Organisation des Nations Unies est un espace non-fumeurs.
La considération dominante dans l’engagement, la mutation ou la promotion du personnel est la nécessité de s’assurer les services de personnes possédant les plus hautes qualités de travail, de compétence et d’intégrité. En acceptant une offre d’engagement, les membres du personnel sont soumis(es) à l’autorité du Secrétaire général, qui peut leur assigner l’une quelconque des tâches ou l’un quelconque des postes de l’Organisation des Nations Unies, conformément à l’alinéa c) de l’article 1.2 du Statut du personnel. Dans ce contexte, tous les membres du personnel recrutés sur le plan international sont tenus de changer de fonctions périodiquement à l’intérieur d’un même lieu d’affectation ou dans un autre lieu d’affectation, dans les conditions fixées par le Secrétaire général.
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Les avis de vacance de postes publiés sur le Portail des carrières sont retirés à 11:59 p.m. (heure de New York), le jour de la date limite de dépôt des candidatures.
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