UNCDF Jobs - 50232- Financial Inclusion Intern

Financial Inclusion Intern - UNCDF

Advertised on behalf of

UNCDF

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

01-Nov-2014

Application Deadline :

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

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 months with 3 month renewal

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 key result expected is support to the Financial Inclusion Practice Area, particularly on financial inclusion and post-conflict and natural disaster affected states, as directed by the Policy Advisor through research, analysis, and writing and other support as needed. Specifically, the key activities of the intern will involve the following:

Conducting research on financial inclusion and post-conflict and natural disaster affected states;
Writing literature reviews on the topic;
Assisting on interviews and documenting discussions on the topic;
Developing country case studies on the topic;
Other tasks as requested by the Policy Advisor.

Work Arrangements

The intern will work a minimum of twenty hours per week unless agreed otherwise with supervisor, and may work in the UNCDF office or telecommute as agreed with her/his 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;
Proven ability to manage diverse and complex tasks, with tight deadlines;
Able to take initiative and work independently, with minimum supervision;
Able to work effectively in a team and in an international environment;
Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty;
Commitment to UNCDFs vision, mission, and strategic goals.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Enrolled in Masters programme in economics, finance, business or public administration or related field.

Experience:

Demonstrated experience, part or full-time, paid or volunteer, in microfinance/inclusive finance, and/or in post-conflict or natural disaster-affected states would be desirable;
Excellent computer capabilities.

Language:

Strong writing and speaking abilities in English;
Proficiency in French or Spanish desirable.

Conditions:

Interns are not financially remunerated by UNCDF. The costs associated with the latter must be borne by the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or by the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his/her own arrangements for travel, accommodation, etc. Proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the location in which the internship will be carried out (i.e. New York, USA). Have medical and life insurance;

The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNCDF but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.
Please submit your Resume/CV and an application using the UNCDF Internship Application form:

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