UNDP Jobs - 60427- Intern for Global Environment Facility (GEF)

Intern for Global Environment Facility (GEF)

Location :

Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

07-Oct-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

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

As an implementing agency of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), UNDP oversees a portfolio of projects in the focal areas of biodiversity, climate change, international waters, ozone depleting substance phase-out, land degradation, and persistent organic pollutants. The cumulative value of UNDP's GEF portfolio is valued at over US$5 billion. These projects are implemented through UNDP's network of more than 130 country offices located in developing countries as well as numerous UN and other agency partners. Given the highly specialized nature of the GEF Program, the UNDP-GEF unit is organized by focal area, with the Principal Technical Advisor (PTA) being the team leader within each focal area. Each PTA-with the assistance of a global Results, Knowledge Specialist (RKS}-supports and guides a team of Regional Technical Advisors (RTAs) in the development and implementation of projects, and in the completion of the required monitoring and evaluation tools.

As part of project monitoring and evaluation, the UNDP-GEF Ecosystems and Biodiversity (EBD) team collects a large amount of qualitative and quantitative data from individual projects. These data come from:

Individual Annual Performance Review/Project Implementation Reports (APR/PIRs), an annual reporting requirement of UNDP and GEF;
GEFTracking Tools (TIL which are required at project start, midterm and closure; and
Midterm Review (MTR) and Terminal Evaluation (TE) reports.

The overall purpose of this internship is to improve and support the management of project-level data for the entire EBD portfolio. The intern will report directly to the EBD RKS.

Duties and Responsibilities

Write six or more 500 - word case studies for future publications and the public website:

Read through the 2014/2015 MTRs and TEs;
Identify projects that would make compelling case studies, at least one per region and focal area;
Contact colleagues in the Country Offices and in project teams, as necessary, to collect photos and quotations.

Update and add to the existing case studies on the UNDP public website http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/ourwork/environmentandenergy/focus_areas/ecosystems_and_biodiversity/projects/:

Identify the projects that have closed recently;
Source the projects' Terminal Evaluations and terminal PIRs for additional information;
Revise the existing case studies to include the project status and final results.

Support and advance the process of reporting on the development impact of projects in the ESD portfolio

Assist the ESD global team on ad hoc tasks, as appropriate.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to receive / integrate feedback;
Works collaboratively with team members by sharing information openly and displaying cultural awareness and sensitivity;
Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external partners;
Positive and results-oriented attitude.

Technical / Functional Competencies:

Excellent ICT skills
Good writing and researching skills;
Good knowledge of social medias;
Strong analytical aptitude, communication and presentation skills;
Good organizational, time management and strong interpersonal skills;
Ability to work flexibly and meet tight deadlines;
Attention to details and proven ability to work independently and effectively;
Works toward creative solutions by analyzing problems carefully and logically;
Acknowledges and responds constructively to the points of view of others.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Enrolled in a (post) degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree) in the area of Environmental Science, Sustainable Development or Social Science at the time of application and during the internship (if a candidate is graduating before the internship period begins, they are no longer eligible) or;
Have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree in the fields, if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages;
Not have graduated prior to the beginning of the internship.

Experience:

Use of ICT tools; including advanced knowledge of MS Excel;
Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the UN, and of UNDP in particular, and have a personal commitment to UNDP's Statement of Purpose and to the ideals of the UN Charter;
Demonstrated the 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 verbal/written communication skills in English.

Language:

Proficiency in English;
Knowledge of French/Spanish would be an asset.

Intern conditions:

Applicants should indicate which months they are available part- and/or full time and when they complete their studies;
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.