Job Title: Intern - Research Assistant and Programme Support

Duties and Responsibiltes:

• Assist in research, data collection, and analysis on topics related to climate change, disaster risk reduction, sustainable urban development, and smart cities.

• Support the development and review of policy briefs, case studies, technical reports, and other knowledge products.

• Contribute to stakeholder mapping and the organization of workshops, webinars, and capacity-building events.

• Monitor relevant policy developments, academic publications, and global initiatives in urban sustainability, resilience, and environmental governance.

Job Requirements:

• 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: Development studies, Environmental planning and management, Geography, Social Sciences, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, Climate Change Adaptation & Mitigation, sustainable urban planning, smart and sustainable cities.

• Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship position, fluency in oral and written English and Amharic is required. Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

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