UNDP Jobs - 58867- Japan Unit Intern

Japan Unit Intern

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

01-Sep-2015

Application Deadline :

10-Aug-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

2 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

2 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 Representative 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 an on-line database using Microsoft Sharepoint of Japan-funded projects at UNDP. 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/analysis on Japan’s ODA strategy and trend, 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.
Conduct research on Japan’s ODA strategy and trend in the regions and recipient countries as well as Japanese private sector engagement in development.
Perform other tasks such as analytical works and support of meetings/conferences as needed.

The intern is expected to learn about Japan’s ODA funding schemes to the various partnerships between UNDP and Japan.

Competencies

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;
Relevant working/intern experience in Japanese public or private organizations including private sector.

Experience:

Experience in partnerships building and donor relations as well as ODA/development related activities at the field level will be an asset.
Demonstrated knowledge in the field of development cooperation.

Language:

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

Conditions:

Interns do not receive payment or stipend for the duration of internship;
Updated resume or curriculum vitae;
A letter from his/her university confirming current enrollment and graduation date;
A copy of his/her school transcript;
Proof of medical and life/accident insurance coverage;
A letter of endorsement from a senior faculty member who has directly supervised him/her in the recent past and who is fully acquainted his/her performance; and a brief letter (one page maximum) setting out the reasons why s/he is seeking an internship with UNDP and what is expected from the experience.

Insurance

UNDP accepts no responsibility for the medical and life insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship. As interns are not covered under any insurance, including MAIP, they should not travel to hazardous locations in the course of their internship with UNDP. Applicants for internship must show proof of valid medical and life/accident insurance for the duty station for which they will work. It must include adequate coverage in the event of an injury or illness during the internship which requires transportation to the home country or country of Residence for further treatment; or results in death and requires preparation and return of the remains to the home country, or country of residence.

This position is in full accordance with the rules and regulations of UNDP internships, as explained in http://www.undp.org/internships/.