The United Nations Human Settlements Programme Internship Vacancy

Interested applicants for internship are hereby invited to apply for the following position offered by UN-Habitat Representation Office in Tehran: Title: Intern: Disaster Risk Reduction Programme Support Duration of Assignment: 6 months (with possible extension) Executing Units: UN-Habitat Disaster Mitigation Office, Tehran, I.R of Iran Application can be made either by sending completed Personal History Form to UNHabitat Iran e-mail address: info@unhabitat.org.ir, or online through www.un.org.ir. Deadline to receive applications will be: April 25, 2013. Organization Setting and Reporting The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the United Nations 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. This post is located in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran, under the UN-Habitat Tehran Disaster Mitigation Office. Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of the UN-Habitat Disaster Mitigation Office in Tehran, I.R. of Iran, the intern will practice and learn to:

1. Coordinate the activities of the component A and B of the office mandate defined as Sustainable Disaster Risk Mitigation and Enforcement of Building Codes in accordance with the orientations and guidelines, and in agreement with UNHabitat Disaster Mitigation Office in Tehran, I.R. of Iran. 2. Coordinate delivery of products and services with the implementing partners. 3. Coordinate and give substantive support in the design of the methodology, the coordination of the activities on site, and the reporting process. 4. Compile, analyze, summarize and present basic information/data on the component activities.

5. Prepare bid and contract documents for the consultancy services and works contracts about the reconstruction, rehabilitation and renovation of buildings and lifelines 6. Review seismic strengthening designs provided by external intuitions and consultants and provide construction management and technical consultancy 7. Contribute to timely and effective project implementation from technical point of view; provide structural data for monitoring and evaluation purposes. 8. Data collection, analysis and draft report writing, 9. Collating, crosschecking and editing draft reports and sending for international review. 10. Undertake other duties as assigned by the UN-Habitat DMO office. Competencies 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; 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. Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; Adjusts priorities as required; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. Languages English and French are the official working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and oral English or Russian is required. Knowledge of any other language is an advantage. Technological awareness Client Orientation Creativity Accountability

Preferred area of study Advanced university degree preferably with Ms. (Candidate or Completed) in one of the following fields: Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Earthquake Engineering Seismology Urban Planning Disaster Risk Reduction