Background
The UNDP Global Centre for Technology, Innovation and Sustainable Development is a joint initiative by the Government of Singapore and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to identify and co-create technological and innovative solutions to help countries achieve their Sustainable Development Goals. We draw on the expertise of innovative talent in Singapore and around the world, and curate partnerships that will allow us to take this know-how to the places where it is needed most. Our areas of focus are Smart Cities and Digitalisation, Sustainable and Digital Agriculture, and Sustainable Finance. For each of our programmes we are bringing together policymakers, practitioners, leading private sector actors, entrepreneurs, civil society, and other stakeholders to build practical solutions that will create lasting impact through deep collaboration. Smart Cities and Digitalisation By 2050, nearly 70% of the world's population - an additional 2.5 billion people - will live in urban areas. This rapid urbanisation will bring new economic opportunities - but is also likely to sharpen income disparities, worsen environmental impact, and could increase the potential for social conflict. It is a global priority to build inclusive, liveable and sustainable urban areas: smart cities. Similarly, COVID-19 has accelerated digital transformation around the world. Digital products and services have considerable potential to improve lives and livelihoods. However, this potential can only be realised if these tools are applied inclusively and sustainably. This is a priority for UNDP, both in the context of the organisation’s Digital Strategy as well as through our commitment to ‘Build Forward Better’. Building on Singapore’s pioneering efforts, the UNDP Global Centre is working to leverage the potential of digital, technology, and innovation to improve cities and communities around the world. This work includes technical expertise to identify digital solutions for development, knowledge transfer, and building insights and collaborations to drive sustainable and inclusive smart city initiatives. The UNDP Global Centre seeks an intern to support the Smart Cities and Digitalisation team in developing a global database of smart city ‘better practice’. Our Interns will be given the opportunity to work on assignments that complement their academic studies and connect with the thematic focus of the Centre. |
Duties and Responsibilities
The intern will be responsible for the following:
- Leading the development of an online database of smart city innovations. This database will allow users from around the world to submit examples of urban innovation in their cities – including photos, written descriptions, and other assets;
- Thematic desk research and writing assignments on various topics under Smart Cities and Digitalisation, with a particular focus on identifying, exploring, and collating digital solutions for international development;
- Supporting the core team in shaping the UNDP Global Centre’s approach to digital solutions for development – including drawing on the intern’s technical skills to explore pilots, prototypes, or other digital initiatives;
- Developing simple multimedia content and collaterals for the UNDP Global Centre’s website, social media platforms, and other outreach platforms;
- Event management support for the UNDP Global Centre’s activities (in person and/ or online);
- Ad-hoc support to the UNDP Global Centre’s Director and staff.
Competencies
Candidate should have the following competencies:
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Required Skills and Experience
Interns are selected on a competitive basis. Applicants to UNDP internships must at the time of application meet one of the following academic requirements:
Education Please refer to the above academic requirements.
Experience
Languages
Application Process
Note: UNDP internship application form, CV and original text need to be combined in one PDF document for upload. Conditions of internship Internships within the UN system are subject to following conditions, which the candidates should familiarize themselves with prior to applying:
Selected candidates must submit following documents prior to joining:
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Note: GC-TISD will consider both duty station and home-based options for this internship. Only short-listed candidates will be contracted.