Responsibilities

• Support research broadly on urban energy but specifically on consumption pattern of energy in the informal settlements and peri-urban areas.
• Develop a stakeholder matrix of key actors within the energy sector in Sub Saharan Africa.
• Support interaction with country offices for development of project concept notes and any other interactions.
• Prepare discussions, webinar and other forms of meeting related to urban energy in the region.
• Support the reporting and communication efforts of the office with liaison of field offices and the global office.
• Undertake any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

• Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:
• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher),
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent),
• 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: Currently enrolled and have attended University courses in the last 12 months inclusive of having completed at least two years of undergraduate studies or have recently graduated in the last 6 months in urban planning, environmental management, energy, development studies, Economics, or related field. In addition, successful applicants are expected to have demonstrated ability in one or more areas listed below: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Ability to summarize and analyze technical urban and housing content for various audience
• Strong communication skills in English, knowledge in French is desirable.
• Good understanding of new and evolving technologies and digital platforms;
• Advanced knowledge of standard software packages, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud etc. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.

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