UNDP Jobs - 67118- Internship -Solid Waste Management

Internship -Solid Waste Management

Location :

Colombo, SRI LANKA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

18-Jul-2016

Application Deadline :

06-Jul-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 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

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Country Director, the intern will be expected to provide support to the project proposal development on Municipal Solid Waste Management

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the Environment Sustainable & Distanter Resilient team with the proposal development on Municipal Solid Waste Management;
Assist with the preparation and production of materials for project proposal, including fast facts brochures, newsletters and publications;
Assist in the coordination of outreach activities.

Competencies

Proactive (able to pro-actively undertake tasks that fall under TORs);
Team Player;
Excellent writing skills;
Quick learner;
Good computer skills;
Polite and outgoing;
Please capture below statement as well.

Required Skills and Experience

Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); in the field of communications, public relations, languages, journalism or equivalent;
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.

Relevant working experience in the field of communications and public relations is preferable;
Excellent command of written and spoken English required and proficiency in Sinhala and/or Tamil is an advantage;
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.

Language:

Excellent command of written and spoken English required and proficiency in Sinhala and/or Tamil is an advantage.