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

Students are welcome to apply, and depending on qualifications, shall be selected for internships that relate either to the organization's strategic activities or to administrative or technical functions. They are designed to complement development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of multilateral technical cooperation, but also complement other international studies, international development and inclusive growth.

Objectives
The purpose of the Internship Programme is to provide an opportunity to make substantive contributions to an office’s work, 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. Interns cannot apply for posts during the period of internship. Should an offer of employment be envisaged, a 3-month break, from the end of the internship, must be respected.

Venue
Internships take place at the UNDP office in Brasilia, Brazil.

Financial Issues
Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP. The costs associated with the internship must be borne by the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or by the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his or her own arrangements for travel, accommodation etc.

Insurance
UNDP accepts no responsibility for the medical and life insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship. As interns are not covered under any insurance, they should not travel to hazardous locations in the course of their internship with UNDP.

Applicants for internship must show proof of valid medical and life/accident insurance for the duty station for which they will work. It must include adequate coverage in the event of an injury or illness during the internship which:
• requires transportation to the Home Country or Country of Residence for further treatment; or
• results in death and requires preparation and return of the remains to the Home Country, or Country of Residence.

Internship Area
National Human Development Report Unit.

Status
Interns are not staff members. Interns may not be sought or accepted as substitutes for staff to be recruited against authorized posts. Interns may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.

Length
This internship assignment may vary in length between six months and one year according to the availability and academic requirements of the intern, as well as the needs of UNDP. The initial contract will be for 6 months, renewable. This internship assignment is available on a part-time or full-time basis, depending on the availability of the intern.

Accountability
Unsatisfactory performance or failure to conform to the standards of conduct set out above may lead to termination of the internship, for cause, at the initiative of UNDP. A two-week notice shall be given in such cases.
Any serious breach of the duties and obligations which, in the view of the Administrator, would justify separation before the end of the notice period.

The intern will reimburse UNDP for financial loss or for damage to UNDP-owned equipment or property caused by him/her, if such loss or damage:
• occurred outside the performance of services with UNDP; or
• arose or resulted from gross negligence or wilful misconduct or violation or reckless disregard of applicable rules and policies by the interns.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Coordinator of the National Human Development Report Team, the Intern will be responsible for the following activities:

• Assist the Human Development Report Team in the elaboration of the National Human Development Report (NHDR), including the preparation of the new edition of the Municipal Human Development Index (HDI-M) and Human Development Atlas, and related products;
• Assist the elaboration of studies and analysis related to Human Development, HDI and its methodology, with focus on its application in Brazilian municipalities;
• Support administrative activities needed, which include logistical and administrative assistance and follow up related to travel, contracts and contacts arrangements for technical meetings, field work, seminars, and other activities needed;
• Assist the NHDR team in the design and implementation of consultation and communication strategies to partners and media regarding the National Human Development Report, including planning and preparation for the NHDR launch across the country;
• Keep good records of meetings and documentations;
• Perform other duties as required.

Supervision
UNDP makes every effort to maintain the highest standards with regards to the supervision, orientation and training of interns, in order to make their time at UNDP a valuable experience. Offices are responsible for providing appropriate supervision and guidance. A supervisor must be identified for the period of the internship.

Candidates for the Internship Programme are selected on a competitive basis. The following minimum qualifications are required:

-Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate OR have completed at least 50% of undergraduate studies in Economics, Public Administration, Political Science, International Relations, Anthropology, Sociology, Geography, Social Sciences or related field 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;

- fluency in Portuguese and working knowledge in English;

- computer skills;

- expected to demonstrate a keen interest in the field of development;

- respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and the UNDP Statement of Purpose.

Further Career Opportunities
The purpose of internships is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but, as mentioned, to complement an intern's studies. However, a number of interns, having completed their studies and met the necessary requirements, have gone on to further assignments with the UNDP or elsewhere in the United Nations system. Should an offer of employment be envisaged, a 3-month break, from the end of the internship, must be respected. Interns cannot apply for posts during the period of internship.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:

Click "Apply Now". After filling the fields and clicking in "Submit Application", you MUST attach in the next page the following required documents:

- Updated Résumé /CV (in Portuguese)

Due to the volume of applications received, receipt of applications cannot be acknowledged individually. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

UN is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, women, afro-descendants and persons with disabilities are specially encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.