UNDP Jobs - 50717- Intern

Intern - Japan Unit

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

10-Dec-2014

Application Deadline :

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

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 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 Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy seeks to hire one (1) intern at the Partnerships Group/Japan Unit. Japan Unit is committed to strengthening partnerships with Japan (the public and private sectors and civil society organizations in Japan) by playing a coordination and facilitation role within UNDP and between UNDP and Japan. Japan Unit, with close collaboration with the UNDP Representation Office in Tokyo, undertakes a wide range of activities including support for resource mobilization and management of Japan’s financial contributions to UNDP’s programmes/projects.

Japan Unit also facilitates UNDP’s access to the United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security and strengthens multi-bi cooperation with Japanese development partners (mainly the Government of Japan and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Japan Unit staff, the intern will assist in updating project information supported Japan by using online database. The intern’s main output would be updating a database on the Unit’s Intranet site (uploading, archiving and organizing documents) on Japanese non-core contributions to UNDP. The intern will also perform research, support meetings logistics and other activities to be undertaken by the Unit as well.

Data compilation

Upload, tag, organize and review the information and documents on Japan’s contributions to UNDP (agreements and reports).

Create and update the database on the Japan-UNDP Partnership Fund and UN Trust Fund for Human Security.

Coordination

Update the reporting status of projects funded by the Japan-UNDP Partnership Fund, and liaise with relevant UNDP Units to collect progress, final and financial reports.

Working with the Japan Unit Staff, review projects funded by the UN Human Security Trust Fund and collect relevant documents from Country Offices and the UN/OCHA/Human Security Unit.

Perform other tasks such as analytical works and support of meetings/conferences as needed.

The intern is expected to enhance knowledge on Japan’s ODA funding schemes to the various partnerships between UNDP and Japan.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Strong interest in the work of the UN, and of UNDP in particular, and a personal commitment to UNDP's Statement of Purpose and to the ideals of the UN Charter;
Computer literate in standard software applications and familiarity with Internet-based research;
Energetic self-starter with multi-tasking abilities and discipline with deadlines;
Ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Strong computer skills (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Power Point);
Excellent analytical skills;
Detail oriented.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Candidate must be enrolled in a Master’s level program preferably in international development and international studies. Only those students who will return to their studies upon completion of their internship assignments are eligible.

Language:

Fluency in Japanese and English necessary (both languages are a must).

Experience:

Relevant working/intern experience in Japanese ODA related activities including JICA’s ODA projects at the field level;
Demonstrated knowledge in the field of development cooperation.

Availability:

Must be available 5 days a week.

Conditions:

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 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.

The successful candidate will be required to:

Bring a certificate from her school that s/he is enrolled in a Master's programme;
Have a valid visa to work in the US;
Have medical and life insurance.

For more information on UNDP Internship, please visit: http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/operations/jobs/internships.html