UNDP Jobs - 49096- MDGs Advocacy Post-2015 Development Agenda

MDGs Advocacy Post-2015 Development Agenda - Internships [3 Positions] - New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

19-Sep-2014

Application Deadline :

16-Sep-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

5 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

The United Nations Millennium Declaration was adopted in 2000 by world leaders, committing their countries to a new global partnership to reduce extreme poverty and setting out time-bound goals on meeting the needs of the world’s poorest. These goals, to be achieved by 2015, formed the basis for what are now known as the eight Millennium Development Goals, which have been broken down into 21 quantified targets that are measured by 60 indicators. As was outlined in the report of the Secretary to the general Assembly in September 2011, the UN system’s process of developing a new frame work post 2015 is likely to have the best development impact if it emerges from an inclusive, open and transparent process with multi-stakeholder participation. UN Millennium Campaign has for the last 8 years led UN efforts to build partnerships with civil society, private sector and citizens to contribute to the achievement of the MDGs. This has been done through the use innovative communications campaigns, advocacy, social mobilization and policy dialogue. The focus has been to seek to influencing policy, the generation, allocation and effective use of resources, ways of working and the democratic governance environment to accelerate the progress toward MDG achievement. In this regard, the UN Millennium Campaign is taking the lead in designing and implementing a strategy for outreach to stakeholders; both within and outside the UN including key leaders across civil society. Our post-2015 outreach is an attempt to bring the voice of citizens, civil society and the myriad of other stakeholders directly into the debates and conversations that will shape the development agenda. Applicants should have a background in CSO outreach, research, student mobilization and/or social media engagement. The candidate is expected to have an excellent knowledge of English, any other language will be considered as an asset. At least a total of 25 hours per week of work is required. 3 candidates will be selected, focusing on:

Management and monitoring of activities;
Civil Society and key stakeholders outreach;
Resource mobilisation and private sector engagement.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the Director and direct supervision of Special Assistant/Programme Coordinator, the intern will be working in;

Supporting coordination and monitoring of UNMC’s MDG Advocacy and Post-2015/SDGs related activities:

Assist the Programme Coordinator with the implementation of the Millennium Campaign’s MDG campaigning and advocacy programmes and activities, including coordinating follow-up actions between the Campaign staff, UN Agencies and other external partners;
Conduct a research, as requested, to input into speech, talking points and briefing materials to facilitate the Director’s interaction with various partners within the UN System and externally such as, other UN entities, donor country delegations, parliamentarians and high-level senior officials through collaborative and proactive relationship with counterparts and colleagues in
Assist in compilation of UNMC’s Annual Report;
Assist in organising fund raising meetings and follow up activities;
Assist in meetings with donors, permanent missions to the UN, Foundations, corporate partners etc.

Supporting UNMC’s outreach activities with other UN Entities, Intergovernmental partners, Civil society partners etc:

Assist in programme implementation with relevant projects, identifying linkages and advising on cross-project synergies between MY World and the WorldWeWant platform;
Provide support on the resource mobilisation strategy (under the guidance of the Deputy Directors – Policy and Programme Coordinator):
Conduct initial research/background information, as requested, to input into the funding proposals for different donors / sector.
Assist in compiling reports of regional and global activities for different donors and ensure timely submission of narrative and financial report for release of funding.

Deliverables:

Mapping of the CSO outreach strategy at the global, regional and national level to ensure maximum synergies and identify gaps and/or duplications;
Mapping of donors and entry points;
Weekly update on progress achieved, challenges and lessons learned.

Competencies

Core competences:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favouritism.

Functional competences:

Demonstrated ability to interact with individuals of different national and cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes the willingness to understand different views and opinions;
Ability to work under pressure, to prioritize and to show a spirit of initiative and a capacity to work in an independent way with limited supervision;
Self-management and emotional intelligence;
Excellent communication skills.
High degree of organization and initiative;
Ability to multi-task and work independently;
Good research and writing skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Enrolment in graduate-level degree programme in a development and management related field such as social science, business administration, public administration, economics etc.;
Have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree, if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages;

Experience:

Experience in civil society and private sector outreach is desirable;
Understanding of development issues, especially on MDGs or post-2015 process;
MS Office skills; Generally excellent computer skills;
Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, Access, etc), good knowledge and experience in handling of web based information management systems.

Language:

Excellent knowledge of English;
Any other language is an asset.

Important information:

UNDP may accept interns provided the following conditions are met:

Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP;
UNDP accepts no responsibility for the medical and life insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship;
The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.

Only a successful candidate will be required to submit the following nine documents:

A completed UNDP internship application form (http://www.undp-ct.org/data/articles/undp_internship_application_form_2008.doc);
A copy of the applicant’s most recent resume or curriculum vitae;
A letter from his/her university confirming current enrollment and graduation date;
A copy of his/her school transcript;
A letter of recommendation from a professor;
A signed UNDP Internship Agreement;
A Medical Certificate of Good Health;
Proof of medical insurance including provision for medical evacuation and removal of mortal remains or life insurance;
Copy of passport and US Visa/ US Identity Card.