UNDP Jobs - 28356- Internship-Poverty and MDGs

Internship-Poverty and MDGs

Location :

Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

12-Mar-2012

Application Deadline :

02-Mar-12 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 months

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The UNDP Poverty Practice at the Regional Service Centre for Eastern and Southern Africa is looking for an outstanding graduate-level intern that will work with the Poverty and MDG Support Team at the Centre to strengthen the coordination of the response to poverty challenges in the region by providing high-quality policy advice and technical support to UNDP Country Offices, regional institutions as well as other stakeholders in the region. The selected intern will acquire direct exposure to UNDP’s work. The internship opportunity will operate under the rules and regulations of the UNDP Internship Policy.

Duties and Responsibilities

The selected intern will provide support to the work of UNDP Poverty Practice at the Regional Service Centre for Eastern and Southern Africa in the following areas:

Communications, Outreach and Practice Advocacy
Policy Advisory and Programme Support Delivery
Policy Development; Practice Coordination
Partnership Building
Inclusive Growth and Poverty Reduction
Knowledge Management.

In this context, the comprehensive activities of the selected intern will focus on the importance of engaging partners in developing, supporting and implementing effective and responsive poverty reduction programmes at country and regional levels.

Competencies

Teamwork:

Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with full respect for diversity.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensibility and adaptability. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with other UNDP Practices and UN Agencies.

Professionalism:

Ability to manage processes, maintain accurate records, interpret/analyze a wide variety of data, and identify/resolve data discrepancies and activity problems.

Planning and Organizng:

Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to handle work in an efficient and timely manner.

Commitment to continuous learning:

Initiative and willingness to keep abreast of new trends in international development.

Technological Awareness:

Proficiency in various MS Office applications and other IT applications. Proficiency in STATA software is an asset.

Communication:

Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.

Required Skills and Experience

Education and Experience:

Graduate-level degree (Master’s degree) in Economics, International Development or other related areas from a recognized university.
Demonstrated interest in the field of development and relevant research experience and publications record.

Language:

Fluency in written and spoken English is required.