UNDP Jobs - 56087- Intern- Responsive and Accountable Institutions

Intern- Responsive and Accountable Institutions

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

15-May-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

3-6 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 Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) of UNDP has the responsibility of developing all relevant policy and guidance to support the results of UNDP’s Strategic Plan. UNDP, through the Governance and Peacebuilding (G&P) Cluster of BPPS, ensures inclusive and effective democratic governance by bringing together its ability to advocate, advise, foster impartial spaces for dialogue, achieve consensus and build institutions. It also supports governance institutions in countries to ensure constitutional reforms, organize credible elections, strengthen parliaments and address policy and institutional options for peace, risk-reduction and development through reconciliation, empowerment and inclusion.

The G&P Cluster’s staff provide technical advice to Country Offices; advocates for UNDP corporate messages; represent UNDP at multi-stakeholder fora including public-private dialogues, government and civil society dialogues, South-South and Triangular cooperation initiatives; and, engage in UN inter-agency coordination in specific thematic areas.

In addition, the G&P Cluster supports partners in the building of responsive and accountable institutions at all levels of government. This work is central to ensuring that development is both effective and sustainable for citizens. By supporting member states to deliver quality services, improve accountability and expand the opportunities for inclusive economic and social progress, UNDP builds resilience to crisis and reinforces the dynamic relationship between State and the people, at all levels of society. To achieve results for the efforts, the G&P Cluster have produced a variety of materials to give guidance, share information, document evidence, achievements and challenges.

The Responsive and Accountable Institutions Team of the G&P Cluster has initiated a project to document all the materials gathered for government systems. This initiative would help to centralize all materials for easy access and retrieval for use by staff in Regional Hubs, Country offices and other UNDP offices.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the RAI Team leader:

Develop a strategy for gathering and organizing the documents;
Undertake research on the location of documents produced by the RAI team in HQ, Brussels and Country offices as well as other relevant organisations;
Support the categorization of all documents, including developing a guide for using the resource;
Upload documents onto the identified website/web location; and
Support the team on other duties as directed by Team Leader.

Competencies

Demonstrable excellent documentation, analytical and research skills;
Ability to work under pressure and with a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team; Respect for diversity;
Excellent team-building, diplomatic and inter-personal skills;
Resourcefulness, initiative and mature judgment;
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, tact and diplomacy;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive and constructive attitude;
Proven excellent written and communication skills in English.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Enrolment in a graduate-level degree programme in a development related field such as economics, public or business administration, or environmental studies. (Only those students who will return to their studies upon completion of their internship assignments are eligible).
Undergraduate degree on public administration, public policy, development studies, political science, social sciences, or other relevant field.

Experience:

Some professional experience would be an important advantage;
Knowledge of the UN system will be an advantage;
Proficiency in the usage of computers and office software packages.

Language:

Fluent in Engllish.

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.