UNDP Jobs - 59336- Project Support Intern

Project Support Intern

Location :

Tbilisi, GEORGIA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

30-Sep-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

Minimum six weeks

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Up to six 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 Governance Reform Fund (GRF) project is contributing to human development through further strengthening government capacity in implementation of public sector reforms with particular emphasis on further democratization, sustainable development and rapprochement to the European Union.

The achievement of the above goal is ensured through the two following mechanisms:

On-demand [Consultancy] Services (ODS) - a targeted short-term policy advice; and
Capacity Development Fund (CDF) - sub-project initiatives increasingly leading to the transformational change in the institutions;
Thus, the project aims to better accommodate longer-term capacity development objectives of the national partners. (Please, see more in details: http://www.ge.undp.org/content/georgia/en/home/operations/projects/democratic_governance/governance-reform-programme.html).

Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will assist the GRF team, continued implementation of ongoing initiatives.

Specifically, the intern will:

Provide background research on relevant issues on demand;
Provide technical support in organizing trainings, events, conference any other project related activities/initiatives;
Draft, edit, and format news, press release, blogs;
Support the team’s knowledge management efforts, including the external website and the intranet;
Provide support in monitoring and evaluation process and reporting;
Flag relevant new research and publications;
Other tasks as required by the project team.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Demonstrate commitment to UNDP mission, vision and values;
Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

Ability to think and work logically and work precisely with attention to detail;
Ability to write clearly and concisely;
Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members of different national and cultural backgrounds;
Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme, or 3rd or 4th year of a undergraduate-level degree programme, in a development-related field such as international relations, international law, sociology, public administration, public policy and public relations.

Experience:

An interest in the work of the UN, and of UNDP in particular, and to the ideals of the UN Charter;
Demonstrated interest in the field of development;
Excellent computer knowledge (Microsoft Office applications);
Excellent interactive and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Language:

Excellent written and spoken English;
Knowledge of Georgian and/or Russian is an asset. Local interns (citizens of Georgia) should have a sound command of written and spoken proficiency in English and Georgian.

Conditions:

UNDP internship programme does not provide a salary or remuneration for the internship;
All the expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring Government or institution;
UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
The intern is responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed;
Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship or for six months immediately following the expiration date of internship;
The intern must provide proof of enrollment in health insurance plan;
Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity;
Only those students who will return to their studies upon completion of their internship assignments are eligible.