Program Management Trainee

Program Management Trainee Category and level: Affiliated staff – Stages, I-1 Type of recruitment: Intern

Location

Place of duty: ABIDJAN NAIROBI Department/Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme Date of publication: 21 October 2026 Deadline: 4 November 2026 Apply Now Place of work In person, Abidjan, Ivory Coast Expected duration 6 months

Responsibilities

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable cities and settlements. UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement issues within the United Nations system. UN-Habitat works with its partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities. UN-Habitat promotes urbanization as a force for positive transformation for people and communities, helping to reduce inequality, discrimination and poverty. The UN-Habitat Regional Office for Africa (ROAF) supports African countries in developing human settlement projects to respond to the continent’s rapid urbanization and achieve sustainable development, focusing on the challenges facing African cities. In recent years, the Côte d’Ivoire Country Office has distinguished itself by strengthening the organization’s presence within the United Nations ecosystem and facilitating and strengthening dialogue with several continental and regional organizations, such as the African Development Bank (AfDB) headquarters. The project portfolio in Côte d’Ivoire has recently expanded to include active projects in the areas of waste management, housing, climate change and coastal resilience. In addition, a memorandum of understanding was recently signed between UN-Habitat and the Ivorian government to strengthen collaboration in various sectors, including housing and urban policies. In addition, several exchanges took place between UN-Habitat and the district of Abidjan on the issue of slum upgrading. In addition to managing ongoing projects, resource mobilization and response to calls for proposals remain key elements of the country office. Additional support is therefore needed for UN-Habitat activities in Côte d’Ivoire. The aforementioned project, entitled “Improving the Resilience of Coastal Communities in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana”, was launched in September 2024 and is being implemented in both countries with operational support from three implementing entities. This project requires significant stakeholder engagement and coordination. Under the supervision of the project manager, the intern will support various tasks related to monitoring and evaluation of the project, including field visits and reporting. UN-Habitat is strengthening its presence in these countries and needs support for the implementation of its programmes. The trainee will contribute to the implementation and monitoring of technical cooperation activities in the following areas: climate change adaptation, slum upgrading, housing and urban planning policies, biodiversity and natural resource management, technical writing and support for reporting. The course takes place at the UN-Habitat country office in Abidjan, in Ivory Coast. The intern will work closely with the UN-Habitat team at the Abidjan Regional Office (ROAf) if needed. He/She will also participate in the management and visibility of projects and programs.He/She will be placed under the responsibility of the Country Manager. The intern will be responsible for providing technical and administrative support to the development and implementation of UN-Habitat’s portfolio in Côte d’Ivoire, within the Regional Representation for Africa and the West Africa Cluster. Under the general supervision of the Programme Manager, the trainee will contribute as follows:

• Provide technical support for the implementation of the project “Improving resilience of coastal communities in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana”, funded by the Adaptation Fund.

Other information

• Provide administrative support to the work unit for the preparation of various project documents, such as work plans, budgets, reports and proposals on how to implement the program.
• Participate in the planning, preparation and implementation of meetings, workshops, conferences and expert group meetings.

Education / Qualifications

• Identify sources, collect and compile data and information necessary for the preparation of documents, guidelines and other materials.
• Participate in the drafting of project concept notes as part of resource mobilization. COMMUNICATION
• Contribute to the revision of reports, articles and concept notes, upon request.
• Support the development of PowerPoint presentations related to UN-Habitat mandates.
• Develop maps, dashboards and diagrams.
• Contribute to the development of UN-Habitat urban planning policy documents, guidelines, information materials and presentations, including through the identification and review of relevant publications and documents, as well as the drafting and analysis of documents.
• Support communication and visibility activities (publications, presentations, catalogues, folders, brochures, videos, online resources and manuals) related to all UN-Habitat projects and areas of intervention.
• Collect and disseminate information on risk monitoring related to the implementation of projects and programmes.
• Any other tasks requested by the country team.
• Participate in the drafting of project concept notes as part of resource mobilization. COMMUNICATION
• Contribute to the revision of reports, articles and concept notes, upon request.
• Support the development of PowerPoint presentations related to UN-Habitat mandates.
• Develop maps, dashboards and diagrams.
• Contribute to the development of UN-Habitat urban planning policy documents, guidelines, information materials and presentations, including through the identification and analysis of relevant publications and documents, the drafting of documents and the provision of comments.
• Support communication and visibility activities (publications, presentations, catalogues, folders, brochures, videos, online resources and manuals related to all UN-Habitat projects and focus areas).
• Collect and disseminate information on risk monitoring related to the implementation of projects and programmes.
• Any other tasks requested by the country team.
• Participate in the drafting of project concept notes as part of resource mobilization. COMMUNICATION
• Contribute to the revision of reports, articles and concept notes, upon request.
• Support the development of PowerPoint presentations related to UN-Habitat mandates.
• Develop maps, dashboards and diagrams.
• Contribute to the development of UN-Habitat urban planning policy documents, guidelines, information materials and presentations, including through the identification and analysis of relevant publications and documents, the drafting of documents and the provision of comments.
• Support communication and visibility activities (publications, presentations, catalogues, folders, brochures, videos, online resources and manuals related to all UN-Habitat projects and focus areas).
• Collect and disseminate information on risk monitoring related to the implementation of projects and programmes.
• Any other tasks requested by the country team.

Candidate profile

Special Qualifications/Skills Candidates must, at the time of application, meet one of the following conditions: a. Be enrolled in a graduate program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); b. Be enrolled in the final year of a university undergraduate program (licence level or equivalent); c. Hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD or equivalent degree. Master common office software (Microsoft Office Suite). Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and personally adhere to the ideals of the Charter. Demonstrated ability to interact successfully with people of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which implies a willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Preferred fields of study: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in urban planning, spatial planning, architecture, geography or any other related field. Candidates for the United Nations Internship Programme are not required to have professional experience. However, a field of study closely related to the type of internship for which they are applying is required. Applicants must be enrolled in the final year of a bachelor’s (or equivalent), master’s, doctoral or equivalent program, or have obtained a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree. Do you meet any of these criteria? If yes, please specify which one and attach a supporting document to your application. Please note that an official certificate will be requested at a later date. Knowledge of the field of urban planning is required. Mastering geographic information systems (GIS), including tools such as QGIS and ArcGIS for mapping and spatial analysis, is an asset. Languages English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this internship, the mastery of French, both orally and in writing, is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset. Additional information Have you ever done an internship at the United Nations? If so, please indicate the United Nations entity and specific dates. Text specific to trainees Trainees are not paid by the United Nations. Travel, visa, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their host institutions. Interns who are neither citizens nor permanent residents of the host country may be required to obtain an appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful applicants are encouraged to inquire about specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. No charge The United Nations does not collect any fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, file processing or training). The United Nations does not request any information on candidates’ bank accounts.

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