UNDP Jobs - 67213- Intern for the Regional Private Sector Development

Intern for the Regional Private Sector Development Project

Location :

Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

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

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 to 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

In line with its Private Sector Strategy, UNDP is becoming increasingly well positioned to support innovative approaches of inclusive market development (IMD) engaging with the private sector and other stakeholders to improve opportunities for the poor to participate in markets as producers, employees or consumers.

With Africa being a major focus of UNDPs work, a strategic, regional Private Sector and Inclusive Market Development for Poverty Reduction in Africa project, the “African Facility for Inclusive Markets” (AFIM), operated from November 2010 to 2014. AFIM is now part of the Regional Bureau for Africa’s Regional Programme, under Outcome 1, “Growth and development are inclusive and sustainable, incorporating productive capacities that create employment and livelihoods, especially for the poor and excluded”, and more specifically Output 3: Regional and subregional systems and institutions enabled to support countries to achieve structural transformation of productive capacities that are sustainable and jobs- and livelihoods- intensive.

The Regional Programme is implemented by the Private Sector AFIM unit, Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development cluster, UNDP Regional Service Center for Africa, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The main activity results expected from the team under Outcome 1/Output 3 are:

Livelihood/job generating policies & programmes of AUC/its organs/RECs (engaging Private Sector) strengthened;
Inclusive businesses and social enterprises (especially those benefiting youth and women) supported, in particular through impact investment and ecosystem building initiatives;
Capacity of governments & UNDP Country Offices strengthened to develop National Agribusiness Supplier Development Programmes in agriculture (ASDP) with a focus on women and youth;
Regional agri-food value chain projects supported.

More information on UNDP and its work on Private Sector in Africa can be found from www.undp.org/africa/privatesector.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the UNDP Private Sector AFIM unit Programme Specialist and the Private Sector AFIM unit Manager, the intern shall perform, inter alia, the following tasks:

Knowledge Management and Communication:

Prepare relevant communications materials (brochure, newsletter, success stories etc.);
Assist in developing and disseminating AFIM Knowledge Products;
Support the online Community of Practice.

AFIM Website Content Management and Expansion:

Draft, design and implement AFIM website update and overhaul;
Expand AFIM website to cover additional focus areas and success stories;
Support updates of AFIM’s website as required.

Research and Data Management:

Research private sector and inclusive market development topics and compile information on national and regional level projects;
Undertake research on related donors initiatives and inclusive business activities by the private sector;
Manage files and online database of related documents in a structured way.

Programme Implementation:

Draft, review and edit concepts notes, knowledge products and presentations;
Review and shape inclusive business models and partnership concepts;
Participate in meetings and perform other programme implementation support tasks as required.

The more specific focus will be decided in consultation with the intern taking into account his/her skills development interests.

Competencies

Technical/Functional Competencies:

Good writing and researching skills;
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;
Computer proficiency: MS Office.

Personal 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.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Enrolled in a relevant degree programme (an area related to business, economics or development) in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) 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, 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:

Work experience considered as an asset;
Experience with website content management, web design and development as asset (with content management systems such as Adobe CQ5, Joomla or similar);
Understanding of Private Sector and inclusive market development would be beneficial.

Language:

Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required;
Knowledge of French would be an asset.

Intern requirements:

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.