UNDP Jobs - 38460- Internship Post-2015

Internship Post-2015

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

15-Jul-2013

Application Deadline :

30-Jun-13 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 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

In the outcome document of the 2010 MDG Summit, Member States requested the Secretary General (SG) to initiate annual reporting on the activities, consultations and analytical work that needs to take place to inform the inter-governmental debate on the post-2015 UN development agenda. In this context, the SG has requested UNDP and DESA to lead system-wide preparations for the post- 2015 UN development agenda, with support from all UN agencies and in consultation with relevant stakeholders.

As Chair of the UNDG, UN Development Programme (UNDP) is currently mobilising support around initiatives that aims to:

Advance acceleration towards the MDGs between now and 2015;
Build a strategic coalition of partners to shape the post-2015 development agenda through broad engagement of poor and vulnerable people, governments, NGOs and grassroots organisations, the private sector, trade unions and workers, and the academic community;
Ensure that the post-2015 development agenda accounts for the changing development context and critical challenges of our time, builds on the momentum of and lessons learned from the MDGs, and is guided by core UN norms, values and commitments;
To facilitate the process, the following activities are in preparation;
Acceleration of progress towards the MDGs between now and 2015, including through the rollout of the MDG Acceleration Framework;
National reporting on the MDGs, including on lesson’s learned that may inform the post-2015 process;
Inclusive national, thematic and global consultation processes to stimulate the debate on the post-2015 development agenda;
Meetings with academia, media, private sector, employers and trade unions, civil society, and decision makers to discuss key issues pertaining to the post-2015 development agenda;
Creation of a web portal allowing open interaction and information exchange.

The evidence and perspectives generated through these activities noted above will feed into the UN SG’s report to the General Assembly in September 2013 on the MDGs and support the UN’s contribution to the intergovernmental process on Sustainable Development Goals, towards one post-2015 development agenda.

Duties and Responsibilities

Intern will be working under the supervision of a Programme Specialist, UNDP Team on Post2015;
The role of the Intern will be to work to support the research work of Post 2015 development agenda, particularly on the mapping work; and
Support to organizing an International Conference on Post 2015 Agenda to be held in Seoul in October 2013.

Competencies

Interest in the work of the UN, and of UNDP in particular, and a personal commitment to UNDP's Statement of Purpose and to the ideals of the UN Charter;
Interest in the post-2015 development agenda and sustainable development goals;
Computer literate in standard software applications and familiarity with Internet-based research;
Energetic self-starter with multi-tasking abilities and discipline with deadlines;
Ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Strong computer skills (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Power Point);
Excellent analytical skills;
Highly detail oriented.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Currently enrolled in a Master’s level program preferably in International Relations, Development, Public Administration, Environment or related field.

Experience:

Experience in supporting the organization in international events.

Language:

Fluency in English and Korean necessary.

Note:

Official letter from the University confirming enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme;
Have a valid visa to work in the US;
Letter of endorsement from a faculty member who has worked with the student in the recent past and who is knowledgeable on the student’s performance;
Complete and sign the “Application Form” which is available at http://www.undp.org/internships.
UNDP only accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months.
Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP;
The costs associated with the latter 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.;
Proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the location in which the internship will be carried out (i.e. New York, USA);
Have medical and life insurance;
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;
Only those students who will return to their studies upon completion of their internship assignments are eligible;
Candidates that have graduated are not eligible for internship;
Demonstrate interest in the field of development.