UNDP Jobs - 107322- Intern

Intern

Location :

Tbilisi, GEORGIA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

04-Jul-2022

Application Deadline :

30-Jun-22 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

Minimum 6 weeks to up to 6 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Minimum 6 weeks to up to 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

The EU4Climate Project helps governments in the six EU Eastern Partnership countries - Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine - to take action against climate change. It supports countries in implementing the Paris Climate Agreement and improving climate policies and legislation. Its ambition is to limit climate change impact on citizens’ lives and make them more resilient to it. EU4Climate is funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

The objective of the project is to support the development and implementation of climate-related policies by the Eastern Partnership countries that contribute to their low emission and climate-resilient development and their commitments to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. It identifies key actions and results in line with the Paris Agreement, the "20 Deliverables for 2020”, and the key global policy goals set by the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.? The project will also translate into action priorities outlined in the Eastern Partnership Ministerial Declaration on Environment and Climate Change of October 2016.

To realize this project goal, the following results should be achieved:

Finalized or updated nationally determined contributions communicated to the UNFCCC;
Improved inter-institutional awareness and coordination at the political and technical level of the Paris Agreement and the corresponding national commitments;??
Established or strengthened MRV systems, with countries getting on track with Paris Agreement transparency requirements;
Advanced alignment with EU climate acquis as provided by bilateral agreements with EU and in the context of Energy Community Treaty on climate matters that are not covered by the EU4Energy programme;
Establishment of concrete sectoral guidelines for the implementation of the Paris Agreement in each of the Eastern Partners;
Increased mobilization of climate finance;
Enhanced adaptation planning.?

Duties and Responsibilities

The intern is expected to assist the Project Team in the continued implementation of ongoing interventions

Specifically, the intern shall:

Carry out desk research and/or interviews to conduct a study on human rights in the context of climate change in Georgia
Draft thematic blogs and/or assist in drafting press releases, articles or project reports
Participate in field work related to climate and gender or socio-economic-vulnerability assessment as needed
Assist with coordination and provide logistical support in organizing training, events, conferences, and any other project-related activities/initiatives.
Provide background research on relevant issues falling under project(s) thematic areas, on-demand.
Assist in the coordination with UNDP Country Communication office.
Other duties as required by the project team.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Demonstrate commitment to UNDP mission, vision, and values;
Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

Ability to think and work logically and work precisely with attention to details;
Ability to write clearly and concisely;
The initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members of different national and cultural backgrounds;
Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines;
An interest in the work of the UN, and of UNDP in particular, and to the ideals of the UN Charter;
Demonstrated interest in the field of development;
Excellent computer knowledge (Microsoft Office applications);
Excellent interactive and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment;
Excellent command of written and oral English.

Required Skills and Experience

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants to the UNDP internship program must at the time of application meet any of the following requirements:

Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’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 postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.

Language Requirements:

A sound command of written and spoken proficiency in English;
A sound command of written and spoken proficiency in Georgian - required for Georgian citizens only.

Preferred areas of studies: law, human rights, political sciences, and other relevant disciplines

Conditions:

Interns will be eligible to receive a monthly stipend;
Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, passports, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of:
- The nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students;
- or The intern.
UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship
Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of their internship with UNDP and must provide a medical certificate of good health prior to starting the internship. UNDP will not reimburse the medical insurance of the intern. Any costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship assignment will be the responsibility of the intern.
Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship; Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity;
The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship;
The intern will be evaluated at the end of the contract and due recognition of work will be issued in writing.
Interns will accrue 1.5 leave days per month.

In case an applicant is successfully selected, s/he will be requested to provide electronic versions of the following documents:

Copy of the applicant’s most recent resume or curriculum vitae;
Letter from his/her university confirming current enrolment and graduation date;
Letter of recommendation from a professor (if requested);
Copy of his/her school transcript; Copy of passport;
Completed UNDP internship application form (to be provided upon selection);
Signed UNDP Internship Agreement (to be provided upon selection);
Certificate of Good Health (to be provided upon selection);
Proof of medical insurance (to be provided upon selection).