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
Specifically, the key activities of the intern will involve the following:
- Providing research support on various issues;
- Providing support to the MicroLead project in terms of research and general support;
- Providing support to the Financial Diaries research;
- Provide organizational support for the financial inclusion road map meeting;
- Other tasks as requested by the Programme Manager.
The intern will work full-time, and may work in the UNDP Yangon office or telecommute as agreed with his/her supervisor. In the office, work space will be provided, and the intern will have access to a computer whenever possible. While telecommuting, the intern will be responsible for using his/her own computer. The intern will not be provided with a corporate email.
Specifically, the key activities of the intern will involve the following:
- Providing research support on various issues;
- Providing support to the MicroLead project in terms of research and general support;
- Providing support to the Financial Diaries research;
- Provide organizational support for the financial inclusion road map meeting;
- Other tasks as requested by the Programme Manager.
The intern will work full-time, and may work in the UNDP Yangon office or telecommute as agreed with his/her supervisor. In the office, work space will be provided, and the intern will have access to a computer whenever possible. While telecommuting, the intern will be responsible for using his/her own computer. The intern will not be provided with a corporate email.
Competencies
- Demonstrated research and analytical capacity;
- Excellent organizational, inter-personal, communication and administrative skills;
- Able to take initiative and work independently;
- Proven ability to manage diverse and complex tasks;
- Excellent computer capabilities;
- Strong writing and speaking abilities in English.
Required Skills and Experience
- Enrolled in Masters programme in economics, finance, business or public administration or related field.
- Demonstrated experience, part or full-time, paid or volunteer, in microfinance, inclusive finance, or related fields of finance, development, research, advocacy, and policy development.
- Fluency in English is required;
- Proficiency in Myanmar an advantage.