UNDP Jobs - 105145- Youth Engagement Intern

Youth Engagement Intern

Location :

Manila, PHILIPPINES

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

01-Apr-2022

Application Deadline :

13-Mar-22 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 Months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

6 Months

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

UNDP is committed to help achieve the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and remains dedicated to its goal to help improve the lives of the poorest women and men, the marginalized and the disadvantaged in Philippines.

The Institutions and Partnerships Team believes in the value of strong institutions and partnerships with the public, private, and voluntary (CSOs) sectors including the youth. In the Philippines, one of the youth-dedicated initiatives of UNDP is Youth Co:Lab, a regional initiative co-created and implemented with and Citi Foundation. It aims to invest in and empower youth to accelerate implementation of the SDGs through leadership, social innovation, and entrepreneurship. By developing 21st century skills, catalyzing and sustaining youth-led startups and social enterprises in the Philippines, Youth Co:Lab is positioning young people front and center in order to solve the country’s most pressing challenges. In addition to supporting youth entrepreneurship, Youth Co:Lab also works closely with multiple stakeholders including governments, civil society and the private sector, to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem and policy support to better enable young people to take the lead on new solutions that will help meet the SDGs. Beyond the project, UNDP in the Philippines is also looking to develop a Youth Strategy for the country office. UNDP is looking to improve knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting of youth initiatives.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Youth Engagement Analyst, the Youth Engagement Intern will mainly provide assistance and support on Research, Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), and Communications and Advocacy efforts of Youth Co:Lab and other youth related initiatives. Other tasks such as, but not limited to, programmatic, operational, and administrative tasks may also be performed by the intern. The intern will work in close collaboration with various stakeholders of the project including programme staff, private sector stakeholders, CSOs especially youth groups, and communications units.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.) Knowledge Management and M&E

Support in conducting monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) activities of YCL and its partners such as, but not limited to, updating of M&E plan, data collection, data visualization, work planning, progress reports, and impact management
Assist in the mapping of youth initiatives both internally and externally
Update and improve the youth directory
Serve as the gatekeeper of SharePoint (project repository) where data and documentation are stored
Design an interactive dashboard showcasing project results and other relevant youth initiatives
Spearhead agile activities including Sprints, Retrospectives, etc.

2.) Communications

Support the execution of the Communications Plan and Strategy of Youth Co:Lab and other youth initiatives including updating of the editorial calendar and other monitoring tools
Monitor engagement and insights of communication materials
Contribute to the development of communication products

3.) Research and Reporting

Using data collected and the dashboard, support preparation of reports to be communicated to stakeholders
Support technical writing through desk research, blogs, talking points, among others

4.) Events Management

Provide logistical support to the organization on dialogues, presentations, meetings, and other events
Provide administrative support
Support youth community activities including those with alumni, Movers, and other stakeholders

5.) Other

Support the management of Online Volunteers; and
Support other/ad hoc activities as seen relevant and needed
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: None

Competencies

Core Competencies

Achieve Results: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

Think Innovatively: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements

Learn Continuously: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible

Act with Determination: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

Engage and Partner: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Agility
Open to learning
Knowledge management
Communications

Required Skills and Experience

Education

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

Be enrolled in a post graduate degree programme (such as mater’s programme or higher);
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation;
Be enrolled in a post graduate professional traineeship programme and undertake the internship as part of this programme.

Field of study: Communications Research, Information Technology, Applied Mathematics, Data Analytics, or any related fields is an advantage

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

0-2 years of relevant experience
Proficiency in both English and Filipino are required both oral and written, and has a good command of the English language for technical writing
Proficient user of Microsoft Office tools especially in Excel, practical knowledge in SharePoint is an advantage but not required
Proficient user of Adobe, Canva or other design tools
Practical knowledge of Mural, Mentimeter, Azure DevOps, and/or other collaborative tools, or willing to learn their use
Practical knowledge in agile project management is an advantage but not required, and must be willing to learn
Attention to detail
Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently