UNDP Jobs - 50117- Partnerships internship

Partnerships internship – UNDP/SDG-F Secretariat

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

03-Nov-2014

Application Deadline :

11-Oct-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

Minimum 3 months, maximum 6 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Minimum 3 months, maximum 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 Sustainable Development Goals Fund (SDG-F) is a new development cooperation mechanism created in 2014 by the government of Spain and UNDP, on behalf of the UN system, to support sustainable development activities. It builds on the experience of the previous MDG Achievement Fund (MDG-F, www.mdgfund.org, 2007-2013), which supported 130 joint programmes in 50 countries, while expanding its activities towards sustainable development, a higher attention on public-private partnerships and updating its operational framework to the effective development co-operation principles.

The SDG-F Secretariat is the operational coordination unit for the Fund and services the SDG-F Steering Committee. The Secretariat sits in the Bureau for External Relations and Advocacy of UNDP headquarters. The Secretariat is delegated by the Steering Committee to ensure policies and strategies decided by the Steering Committee are implemented and adhered to.

As the SDG-F is analyzing and establishing new global alliances and partnerships to advance sustainable development, the SDG-F Secretariat is looking for a young professional, passionate of development, who can support the team in managing the relationships with the SDG-F partners.

The partnerships Intern will work under the guidance and supervision of SDG-F Senior Advisor and in close coordination with the SDG-F Secretariat Team.

Duties and Responsibilities

The purpose of this internship is to support the SDG-F Secretariat in its relationship with global partners (academic institutions, civil society organizations, private sector, think tanks and international organizations) to advance sustainable development and share experiences from the MDG Achievement Fund’s programmes in the context of the debate of a new development agenda post 2015. He/she will contribute to establish and develop strong and collaborative partnerships.

The required tasks to be performed to support the SDG-F Secretariat include:

Contribute to prepare partnerships supporting documentation, including Memorandums of Understanding, concept notes, correspondence with partners, minutes…;
Systematize and consolidate partnerships information;
Prepare and updated database of partners;
Logistical support to organize meetings and events with potential partners;
Support the organization and management of the SDG-F’s private sector advisory group;
Provide research support on post 2015 debate and development agenda, with special attention to find synergies with current and potential partners;
Prepare documents and research on MDG-F lessons learned and results;
Other activities that may be required.

Competencies

Results-oriented;
Quality Orientation;
Analytical skills;
Team Work.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Currently enrolled in in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher), preferably in journalism, communication, development or international relations, at the time of application and during the internship (if a candidate is graduating before the internship period begins, they are no longer eligible); or
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:

No previous professional experience required.

Language:

Fluency in English (written and oral).

Timing:

The start date is flexible. Please indicate availability in application materials. Internships can last for a minimum of 3 and maximum of 6 months. Internship can be part time or full time.

Other Information:

The candidates who are shortlisted for an interview must submit prior to the interview the following documents:

Official letter from the University confirming enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme (and graduation date);
Copy of school transcript;
Duly completed UNDP Internship Application form;
2 relevant writing samples.

Before final acceptance, the selected candidate will have to provide the additional documents:

Letter of endorsement from a senior faculty member who has directly supervised the student in the recent past and who is fully acquainted with the student's performance;
A brief paper setting out the reasons why he/she is seeking an internship with UNDP and what is expected from the experience;
A Medical Certificate of Good Health from a recognized physician. If the intern is expected to travel outside the country of their residence, other than to Europe and North America, the physician must indicate whether he/she is fit to travel and has had the required inoculations for the country or countries to which the intern is to travel;
Proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the location(s) in which the internship will be carried out. Click here for a list of insurance carriers offering expatriate individual health and life/accident insurance plans for students.

Selection Process:

Interns are considered gratis personnel. They are not staff members;
Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP. The costs associated must be borne by the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial.