UNDP Jobs - 50271- Learning Intern

Learning Intern

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

20-Oct-2014

Application Deadline :

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

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 month

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

1 month

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 Learning Intern’s primary function is to support the design, preparation, implementation and evaluation of the upcoming workshop for the leaders in UNDP country offices. The week-long workshop is organized by the Integrated Talent Management Team in the Office of Human Resources (OHR), and more specifically to the Leadership Development and Learning Units (OHR/ITM/LDU). It will take place in New York in November.

The job requires creativity, enthusiasm in learning, and the ability to meet deadlines and maintain high-quality of output working under pressure. The ability to use good judgment and experience working in a multi-cultural setting are critical.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Learning Specialist, OHR/ITM/LDU, the Learning Intern

Ensures internal and external communication including the usage of social media;
Creates and maintains workshop websites for participants and speakers;
Updates workshop information in the learning management system;
Participates in the design of case-based learning activities;
Supports the delivery of the workshop;
Compiles and analyzes the evaluation data after the workshop;
Provides logistic support to the workshop during the delivery week (eg. technology, passes, food etc);
Responds to questions of participants coming from all over the world; and
Assists in the video shooting and production of a short movie of the participants’ reactions.

Competencies

Excellent communication skills;
Excellent organizational skills;
Attention to details;
Identifies priority activities and assignments;
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
Maintain confidentiality.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Student currently enrolled in a master or doctoral programme.

Experience:

Sound knowledge in computer skills (eg. website creation), video skills are desirable.

Language:

Fluency in English;
Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

Conditions:

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 assistance to its students; or by the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his or her own arrangements for travel, accommodation, visa, etc.