UNDP Jobs - 105533- Interns- Project Support (2)

Interns- Project Support (2)

Location :

Kampala, UGANDA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

22-Mar-2022

Application Deadline :

05-Apr-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

UNCDF strategy ‘Leaving no one behind in the digital era’ is based on over a decade of experience in digital finance in Africa, Asia and the Pacific. UNCDF recognizes that reaching the full potential of digital financial inclusion in support of the Sustainable Development Goals aligns with the vision of promoting digital economies that leave no one behind. For further detail on UNCDF strategy, refer to; https://www.uncdf.org/article/4931/global-strategy-leaving-no-one-behind-in-the-digital-era

Since 2013, UNCDF has been implementing a market development approach on digital finance in Uganda. With the support of the Sweden Development Agency (SIDA), UNCDF will execute the “Leaving no one behind in the digital era” strategy in country until 2024 under the “Connect” Rural Uganda Programme. The Programme has the aim to develop an inclusive digital economy in Uganda with a specific focus at empowering rural communities, smallholders’ farmers, agri-business and refugees - to lead productive and healthy lives, by expanding access and usage of digital services.

The main expected outcomes of this new initiative include:

1. Rural community members in Uganda (smallholders’ farmers, agri-business & refugees) have the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to access and use digital services. They have better access to training and education through digital channels.

2. New business models and technologies for delivering services are scaled for rural communities in the education, health, finance, agriculture and energy sector.

3. Rural community members have improved access to and increasingly use digital payment accounts.

4. The Government of Uganda implements policies that enable access and usage of digital services.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Project support intern will support to the Project Leads and the Regional Digital Hub Manager for Eastern and Southern Africa. Specifically, the key activities of the intern will be:

• Assist the project leads in keeping track of the progress of various projects and ensure completion within deadlines

• Providing support for the procurement of the goods and services for example coming up with specifications and other sup[porting documents

• Participating in workshops/meetings and preparing relevant minutes, when needed;

• Providing other related organizational and logistical support, as required.

• Provides support to various project activities

• Participate in monitoring visits and document findings in project logs.

• Support the development of knowledge products and donor reports;

• Support the migration of information to online project management and data tools (Asana and Airtable);

• Support the organization and facilitating of field visits;

• Other tasks as requested by Project Leads and the Regional Digital Hub Manager.

• For those applicants that wish to combine the internship with the writing of their thesis, UNCDF may provide support in exploring research topics.

Competencies

Excellent speaking and writing skills in English;

• Strong ability to communicate and function effectively in an international and multicultural environment;

• Excellent interpersonal skills;

• Respect for diversity;

• Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty;

• Commitment to UNCDF`s vision, mission, and strategic goals.

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;

• Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN;

• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Required Skills and Experience

• Enrolled in a bachelor or master’s programme in technology, economics, public/business administration, social sciences, or related discipline, 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

• Pursuing their university/college studies, having completed at least two 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:

• Demonstrated interest in topics related to project management;

• Excellent organizational, inter-personal, communication and administrative skills;

• Able to take initiative and work independently;

• Proven ability to manage diverse and complex tasks;

• Excellent computer capabilities (Word, Excel, Power Point);