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.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Programme & Risk Management Analyst of Pillar II, the Intern will provide effective support: a) on the financial and operational management of the Ecosystem and Biodiversity (EBD) Portfolio in Quantum system/GSSC platform; and b) on quality assurance and risk management of projects under EBD portfolio.

Besides the ongoing projects, he/she will also provide support when delegated on formulation of pipelines in the areas of biodiversity conservation. This will involve supporting scoping research into key current issues on the topics and support to development of reports and publications to increase UNDP advocacy and visibility on such issues. 

Through working in close collaboration with members of the Pillar II (Planet) Team at UNDP, the intern will have plenty of opportunities to learn about UNDP’s role in supporting partners in China in the areas of ecosystem and environment, and will be exposed to practices and experiences with key cooperation partners through the implementation of programmes.  

• Provide effective support in Quantum system or GSSC platform to facilitate the financial and operational management of EBD Portfolio, including:

• Support Recruitment of consultants
• Monitor the progress of milestone deliverables of direct recruitment by CO and provide management support as needed
• Raise payment/financial request 
• Facilitate travel process
• Track liquidation/advance payment progress

• Provide support on quality assurance and risk management including:

• Monitor & update the risk status of the projects in system
• Collect the PPRs of on-going projects, do the first review and find out information gaps for the report and contact PMO for gap filling
• Support Mid-term Review & Terminal Evaluation
• Daily contact with implementing partners (IPs), international and national consultants for catch up on the program progress

• Provide support on pipeline formulation

• Assist in the formulation of pipeline projects in GEF VIII
• Assist in translation/interpretation of related documents
• Assist in identifying relevant partnerships from the private sector and civil society

• Help logistic arrangement of related meetings with partners, provide translation and take meeting minutes, etc.
• Provide additional support as necessary.

• Skills for solution oriented contacting with related different stakeholders;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, ability for managing timely and effective delivery of both quantity and quality before the deadlines;

Computer proficiency, especially related to professional office software packages (Microsoft Office).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in English, Finance, management and environmental science or related fields 
• Intern experience in other organizations/UN agencies preferred

Language and Skills

• Good communication skills both Chinese and English, excellent communication (both oral and written) and partnership building skills with multi-dimension partners, people skill for solve conflicts and negotiation skills.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please submit your application with below documents in one PDF. For people who apply from UNDP Jobs, please note that the system will not accept the uploading of more than one document so please merge or scan all your documents into one prior to uploading.

a)     CV and letter of motivation

b)     Copy of school transcript

c)     Indicate if you will be financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation or scholarship programme, and the financial amount.

*Candidate who didn’t submit required documentation will not be further considered.

INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS

• Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan and medical certificate of good health prior to starting the internship. Any cost arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship assignment will be the responsibility of the intern.
• The stipend will be paid monthly. Interns will have 1.5 days of leave per month.
• Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed; Cost and arrangement for travel, visas, passports, accommodations 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.
• Interns must not apply for or be appointed to a position that should be encumbered by a staff number during the period of their internship. Interns are expected to fulfil the terms of their internships. Therefore, the internship must not be foreshortened for the purposes of allowing an intern to apply for a position.
• Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.

Disclaimer

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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