UNDP Jobs - 64224- Intern - Financial Inclusion

Intern - Financial Inclusion

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

14-Mar-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 weeks - 6 months (negotiable)

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

6 weeks - 6 months (negotiable)

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

In September 2009, the UN Secretary-General designated H.M. Queen Máxima of the Netherlands as his Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA). As UNSGSA and Honorary Patron of the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI), Queen Máxima raises awareness and advocates specific policies, investments and actions with governments, regulators, private companies, international institutions and diverse additional stakeholders, all with view of how inclusive financial systems can help to reduce poverty, equalize opportunity and accelerate progress toward numerous development goals. She does so through country visits, speeches, meetings, convening of stakeholders and other outreach. This requires careful, comprehensive and rigorous analysis of local conditions, policies, available services and public priorities, as well as the needs of households, enterprises and communities.

The UNSGSA’s work is done in partnership and with wide consultation among the many stakeholders working to advance financial inclusion—and those affected by it. She collaborates closely with an advisory Reference Group of leading international organizations in financial inclusion to share expertise and suggest strategic opportunities that she can advance through advocacy and partnerships. Reference Group members include: Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Better Than Cash Alliance, Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP), The World Bank Group (including the International Finance Corporation), the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), the UN Development Programme (UNDP), UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Omidyar Network.

Members of the Reference Group and many other in-country and global partners play an important role in converting advocacy into action. The UNSGSA also consults widely with UN country teams, financial standard setting bodies (SSBs), the G20/Global Partnership for Inclusive Finance (GPFI), foundations, private companies, bilateral donors, and civil society organizations.

A small staff works closely with Queen Máxima and her secretariat in The Hague to coordinate and advance her UN, G20 and other activities. The office of the UNSGSA is housed at UNDP’s Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy in New York

For more information on the activities and priorities of the UNSGSA, please visit: www.UNSGSA.org

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance and direction of the Programme Analyst, the Intern will perform the following primary tasks during the assignment period:

Contacts Database:

Update the contact database of the office on an ongoing basis.

Events Coordination:

Support the timely and efficient organization of office events, meetings and initiatives by assisting with logistics, drafting save-the-date/invitations, maintaining participants list, and compiling background materials;
Update, on an ongoing basis, the activities tally, which tracks the activities and engagements of the UNSGSA.

Briefing Materials:

Assist in the preparation of dossiers by drafting briefing note templates, formatting briefing notes, researching bios and background information.
Set up and organize UNSGSA Flickr account
Set up UNSGSA photo archive
Support development of Wikipedia materials and other web-based outreach.
Running specific data analysis for the infographics in the annual report.

Perform other duties as may be required.

Key Outputs/Deliverables

Contacts Database is updated with most current contact information;
Set up Flickr account, photo archive, and draft Wikipedia entries.
Support the development of briefs for high-level visits, meetings and other outreach activities;
General administration and logistical support provided including meetings, events, etc.

Competencies

Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP and the office of the UNSGSA;
Proven understanding of international development and multilateralism particularly the UN;
Excellent analytical and data handling capability;
Good understanding and experience in Access;
Excellent organizational, general administration, time management skills;
Strong English language skills (oral and written);
Ability to problem-solve, multi-task, meet deadlines and work under pressure;
Ability to work as part of a team in a constantly evolving work environment.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Enrolled at graduate level.

Experience:

Relevant national/international experience in development, international relations, management, communications, business consulting, knowledge management or related field.

Language:

Fluent in English.

Conditions:

UNDP may accept interns provided the following conditions are met:

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.;
UNDP accepts no responsibility for the medical and life insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship;
The purpose of the internship programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern’s studies;
Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.

Once a candidate has been selected, the following additional documents will need to be submitted:

Submit an Internship Application form;
Copy of updated CV/resume;
Official letter from university confirming enrollment in graduate program and graduation date;
Copy of school transcript;
Letter of endorsement from a senior faculty member who has directly supervised the student in the recent past and who is fully acquainted with the student's performance;
A brief paper setting out the reasons why he/she is seeking an internship with UNDP and what is expected from the experience.

In addition, selected candidate will need to:

Have a valid visa to work in the US;
Provide proof of medical and life insurance;
Provide a medical certificate of good health from a recognized physician.

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