UNDP Jobs - 47411- Intern - Extractives Industries, Private Sector

Intern - Extractives Industries, Private Sector

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

10-Jul-2014

Application Deadline :

01-Jul-14 (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

Private sector plays an important role as an engine of economic growth and job creation in developing countries. It provides goods and services, generates tax revenues to finance essential social and economic infrastructure, and helps combating climate change and developing new and innovative solutions to tackle development challenges. As such, the private sector is an important strategic partner for UNDP in achieving its vision to help eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities and exclusion within broader sustainable development.

An integral part of UNDP’s global strategy is to support countries to manage their extractive sector for human development and engage with companies and industry associations. UNDP looks to advocate and work with companies to align their corporate social responsibility investments and core business operations with global and national development priorities.

The intern will work closely with the private sector team to prepare for an upcoming extractives event to be held at a UNDP country office. UNDP will engage with governments, the private sector and civil society to advance human development efforts through public-private partnerships. Part of these efforts will include developing knowledge products that capture and share lessons learned and best practices from country-led initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Intern will primarily be involved in the planning of an upcoming event on the role of the extractive industries in the post-2015 agenda. S/he will report directly to the Private Sector Team Leader of the Innovations and Development Alliances Group. The intern will have the opportunity to interact with the event co-organizers which include support from different UNDP teams as well as country offices. The main tasks of the intern will include the following:

Conduct research and maintain a library resource of the relevant materials as it relates to the upcoming extractives event. Support as needed background research required for the preparation of the event;
Support logistics arrangements for the event, including database of private sector and other invitees, follow up to confirm attendees etc.;
Stay abreast of any updates of the post-2015 development agenda relevant to the extractive sector, particularly paying attention to the role of the private sector and public-private partnerships;
Support coordination efforts between the various teams to ensure effective communication;
Maintain, add, and update online content related to the private sector events;
Assist with social media outreach and information dissemination-related activities;
Other tasks to be done as needed.

Competencies

Results driven, able to meet targets/deadlines;
Strong communication and research skills;
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.

Required Skills and Experience

Education

Current enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme in economic development or related fields.

Experience

Excellent computer literacy skills;
Ability to write leaflets, brochures, newsletters, as needed;
Good knowledge of private sector and development.

Language

Written and spoken proficiency in English.

Application procedure

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

A copy of his/her most recent resume or curriculum vitae;
A duly completed “UNDP internship application form” (to be provided upon selection);
A letter from his/her University confirming current enrollment and graduation date;
A copy of his/her school transcript;
A copy of his/her insurance coverage
A letter of endorsement from a senior faculty member who has directly supervised the applicant in the recent past and who is fully acquainted you performance; and
A brief paper setting out the reasons why s/he is seeking an internship with UNDP and what is expected from the experience.

Interns’ Expenses

Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP. All costs connected with an intern's participation in the Programme must be borne by:

The nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or
The student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his/her own arrangements for travel (including to and from the office), visas, 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, including MAIP, 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.

Subsequent Employment

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. 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.