UNDP Jobs - 29480- Intern UNCDF

Intern UNCDF

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

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

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 to maximum 6 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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

UNCDF is the UN’s capital investment agency for the world’s 48 least developed countries. It creates new opportunities for poor people and their communities by increasing access to microfinance and investment capital. UNCDF focuses on Africa and the poorest countries of Asia, with a special commitment to countries emerging from conflict or crisis. It provides seed capital – grants and loans – and technical support to help microfinance institutions reach more poor households and small businesses, and local governments finance the capital investments – water systems, feeder roads, schools, irrigation schemes – that will improve poor peoples’ lives. UNCDF programmes help to empower women, and are designed to catalyze larger capital flows from the private sector, national governments and development partners, for maximum impact toward the Millennium Development Goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

The INTERN will be part of the UNCDF Financial Inclusion Practice area (FIPA). Under the guidance and supervision of the Knowledge Management Specialist and working closely with the FIPA team, the intern will provide support to the development and implementation of UNCDF knowledge management activities .

The Knowledge Management unit at UNCDF/FIPA is looking for an intern to deliver the following tasks during the Spring/summer period 2012.

Support the development of knowledge maps and coordination with knowledge thematic focal points
Oversee the intranet documents uploads and updates
Coordinate the process of standardizing and updating templates
Other assorted tasks – miscellaneous items that crop up such as support to the annual retreat agenda development, communications matrix, organize webinars etc

Competencies

Knowledge of microfinance—is an asset;
Experience in coordinating tasks with diversified teams is an advantage
Experience in designing internet surveys; work on web-based monitoring tools
Good computer skills

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

About to commence last year of Masters Degree in International Cooperation and Development, Social Sciences, Finance, or related field with training in areas such as knowledge management, project management, team facilitation
Background in finance, development economics, public administration, international relations and knowledge of current development issues an asset.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required. French is highly desirable

Please submit your application using the UNCDF Internship Application form:

http://www.uncdf.org/sites/default/files/internship.doc