Background

 

The United Nations Development Programme, UNDP Brazil, offers a selected group of outstanding graduate-level students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to the work of a successful multi-cultural international organization.

 

The internship programme for the Decentralized Cooperation Unit is designed to complement development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of multilateral technical cooperation, international studies, international development and inclusive growth.

 

The purpose of the Internship Programme is to provide an opportunity to make substantive contributions to the office’s work, mostly by providing support to the Decentralized Cooperation Team in its daily activities and in the accomplishment of the goals and tasks that are part of UNDP Brazil Strategy.

 

This internship opportunity does not lead to further employment with UNDP. Its goal is to offer the intern the opportunity to learn, gather experiences and complement his/her studies.

 

Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of the internship.

 

This internships will take place at UNDP Brazil Project Office in Belém (PA), Brazil.

 

Status:

Interns are not considered staff members. During the internship with UNDP, interns shall be subject to the Regulations Governing the Status, Basic Rights and Duties of Officials other than Secretariat Officials, and Experts on Mission (ST/SGB/2002/9).

 

Interns shall not be sought or engaged as substitutes for staff and do not encumber authorized posts.

 

Interns shall not represent UNDP in any official capacity or commit resources on its behalf.

 

Interns shall not apply for or be appointed to any position during the period of their internship.

 

The internship period shall not be foreshortened for the purposes of allowing an intern to apply for a position.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

Under the guidance and supervision of Local Project Coordinator in Pará, the intern will be responsible for the following activities:

 

1. Support with review of reference material and identification of reference content for retention; research and analysis of data from external sources;

2. Support the maintenance of information database and audio-visual library;

3. Support the Production and identification of storylines, photos and videos for publications and other marketing and audio-visual materials contributing to debates on key development issues;

4. Contact with printers and other suppliers to ensure production;

5. Support with preparation/checking the content for the online platforms to ensure consistency of the materials;

6. Support follow-up with partners and mainly the press for dissemination of Decentralized Cooperation material;

7. Support organization of the Decentralized Cooperation Unit folders and files in the server, according to key activities and demands;

8. Support supervisor in the preparation of briefings and press releases;

9. Production of content with the collection of testimonials in videos and audios for use in UNDP disclosures;

10. Support in the preparation of virtual invitations, PPT presentations and other visual materials for use in UNDP events and projects;

11. Support in mobilization processes for meetings and events;

12. Updating of the press mailing list of the Amazon states;

13. Participate in weekly team meetings and other meetings, if requested.

 

Competencies

 

1. Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with full respect for diversity. Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensibility and adaptability.

 

2. Professionalism: Ability to manage processes, maintain accurate records, interpret/analyze a wide variety of data, and identify/resolve problems.

 

3. Planning and Organizing: Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to handle work in an efficient and timely manner.

 

4. Commitment to continuous learning: Initiative and willingness to keep abreast of new trends in development issues.

 

5. Technological Awareness: Proficiency in various MS Office applications and other IT applications.

 

6. Communication: Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.

 

Required Skills and Experience

 

Education:

 

Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of the application:

- Be involved in a course of study in fields such as Social Communication, Journalism, Multimedia, Advertising, Marketing and/or any other related fields.

- At the time of application meet ONE of the following requirements:

(a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);

(b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);

(c) Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of   graduation.

 

Experience:

 

- Experience in production of journalistic texts and press releases is desirable;

- Experience of graphic design is desirable;

- Experience with creating content for social media will be considered;

- Experience with edition and publishing software will be considered.

 

Languages:

 

- Fluency in Portuguese;

- Working knowledge in English will be considered.

 

Application for internships:

 

Applicant’s must complete the application online form at UNDP Jobs and submit all prompted questions. The candidate must also include the following documents:

 

Mandatory:

  • Copy of the passport’s identification page (in the case of foreign applicants) or ID card (RG) for Brazilian nationals;
  • Copy of updated curriculum (CV);
  • Proof of enrolment in a certified educational institution and/or university; OR
  • Certificate of conclusion/diploma issued no longer than 12 months prior to internship start date.

 

Optional:

  • Coverletter;
  • A recommendation letter from a senior faculty member or employer who has directly supervised the applicant in the recent past and who is fully acquainted with the applicant's performance.

 

Internship Location: Belém, Brazil (Office-based)

 

Duration: 24 weeks

 

Workload: 20 hours per week

 

This internship is not a paid position, however, interns may receive a monthly stipend according to UNDP’s rules and regulations, up to BRL 897.66 (In-person/Part-time).  Where an intern is engaged remotely and is not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, Government, foundation or scholarship programme, a remote stipend intended to help cover expenses related to the internship, such as internet connections or other means to remain in contact with the receiving office, must be paid by the receiving office.

 

Health and life insurance

UNDP is not responsible for any financial losses, personal illnesses and/or accidents that might occur during the internship period. Therefore, interns shall have their own source of health and life insurance. Applicants must provide their health and life insurance information in the application form.

 

UNDP is committed to ensuring the diversity of the workforce in terms of nationality, gender, race and culture. Individuals belonging to indigenous groups and people with disabilities are also encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated confidentially.

 

The selected candidates will pass through an online interview, which will be conducted mainly in Portuguese and English. Some questions may also be in Spanish, French, South/Asian language and/or Portuguese in accordance with candidate’s knowledge as indicated in their application.