UNDP Jobs - 29456- Intern

Intern

Location :

Cairo, EGYPT

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

12-Apr-2012

Application Deadline :

26-Apr-12 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

6 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 Regional Centre in Cairo (RCC) provides policy advice and technical support to all of UNDP’s Country Offices in the Arab region. The Gender Equality Practice, located within RCC, works to implement gender equality and women’s empowerment as a core objective of UNDP’s operations through mainstreaming gender perspectives into all RCC practices and through dedicated interventions that empower women and promote gender equality. This internship will support the work of the Gender Equality Practice.

Duties and Responsibilities

To support the work of the Gender Practice in this area, an intern is being sought to undertake the following tasks:

• Support the Gender Practice in undertaking research and writing documents on gender related issues in the Arab region, UNDP Country Offices and RCC practices
• Assist the Gender Practice in the preparation of the meeting of the Gender Community of Practice.
• Support the Gender Practice with preparations and the organization of high profile events
• Assist the Gender Practice in preparation of gender knowledge products.
• Undertake research in support of the Gender Practice priorities. This may include – gender issues in Arab Spring Countries.
• Assist in developing RCC gender service space, including gathering and uploading resources into UNDP’s extranet platform - Teamworks.
• Assist with other functions of the Gender Practice as needed.
Timeframe and arrangements
The intern will be engaged full or part-time from May to September 2012 for 6 months. As per UNDP regulations, the intern will not receive any monetary compensation for her/his work with UNDP. The intern will work from RCC’s office in Cairo. Day to day supervision of the intern will be undertaken by the Gender Policy Specialist of the RCC.

Competencies

• Strong organizational and research skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent analytical, communication, and writing skills:
• Respect for Diversity: Understanding of the United Nations system, operations and structures, particularly those related to gender equality and women’s empowerment is highly desirable.
• Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.
• Commitment to UNDP’s vision, mission, and strategic goals. Experience working under minimum supervision and tight deadlines.
• Ability to collaboratively work across cultures and disciplines, within teams and with staff of different organizations.
• The ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Required Skills and Experience

• Student enrolled in Masters programme/study in Gender Studies, Development, Social Studies, Political Sciences or any other related a field, or in completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university and is at the completion of a degree on the aforementioned disciplines.
• Computer literate in standard software applications (MS Word, Excel, etc)
• Fluency in spoken and written English. Fluency in Arabic is highly desirable. Knowledge of French is an asset.