UNDP Jobs - 70941- Strategic Partnership

Strategic Partnership

Location :

Bangkok, THAILAND

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

01-Apr-2017

Application Deadline :

14-Mar-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

6 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

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outline a compelling vision of a desired future for our planet and the people within it. Achieving these global goals will cost an annual estimated $5-7 trillion dollars and will likely shape the next 15 years of financing for development. A Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN unsdsn.org) studies in 2015 shows that SDG-related incremental spending needs in low and lower-middle-income countries may amount to at least $1.4 trillion per year.

The development landscape in the Asia Pacific region is significantly shifting with the increasing number of countries transitioning into lower Middle Income Country status and witnessing the rapid decline of traditional donor funds, limited opportunities with International Financial Institutions and a growing portfolio of government co-financing and private sector initiatives and resulting in a dramatic shift in the way resources are being mobilized and allocated to development issues across countries.

It is estimated that approximately half of the investments in the SDGs can be privately financed. In this context, new sources of capital that can help finance SDGs is required, ranging from large institutional investors to the private wealth industry to help promote sustainable development.

In the Asia-Pacific region, UNDP has started a range of innovative private sector initiatives at regional and country level, including developing inclusive businesses; leveraging companies’ core competence and innovation for sustainable development; making corporate social responsibility more impactful; and promoting social impact investing for SDGs. UNDP has also been working with broad-based partnerships, including corporates, financial institutions, High Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI), Family Trusts and Social Impact investors.

In line with its role to support the organization in cultivating, building and nurturing strategic relationships and alliances that are essential for advancing and successfully achieving the mission of UNDP, the Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy (BERA) is working on developing regular donor intelligence reports for discussions and deliberations with management teams at the country office, regional and global levels.

To strategically grow these important engagements, and develop long-term sustainable business model for scaling up, UNDP Bureau for Asia and the Pacific (RBAP) and BERA will engage an intern to support in undertaking regular reviews and analysis of development financing landscape and trends in the Asia Pacific region and support RBAP’s private sector strategy formulation and implementation, with a focus on aligning business practices and capital market with SDGs. The intern will support in developing the partnership opportunities against the changing development landscape, UNDP CO priorities and the core interest and Corporate Social Responsibility strategies of the private sector for Asia Pacific region.

RBAP serves as headquarters for UNDP’s regional programmes and has offices across 36 countries in the region. The Bureau operates from three locations: New York, Bangkok and the Pacific, with Bangkok serving as the main interface with Country Offices in Asia.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Partnership Advisor in the UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub, Thailand, the intern shall perform, inter alia, the following tasks:

Research and Data Management:

Desk research the emerging partnership and resources mobilization trends in the Asia-Pacific region and compile information at the national and regional level;
Undertake research on related to donors intelligence both at regional and country level;
Manage files and online database of related documents in a structured way on a dedicated platform on UNDP’s intranet.

Knowledge Management and Communication:

Assist in developing and disseminating the Partnership and Resources Mobilization Knowledge Strategies, best practices and publications;
Support the team in organizing webinars and online Community of Practice;
Support updates of Internet and Yammer as required.

Donor Engagement Support:

Draft, review and edit concepts notes, knowledge products and presentations;
Review and shape resources mobilization and partnership concepts;
Participate in meetings and perform other support tasks as required.

The more specific focus will be decided in consultation with the intern taking into account his/her skills development interests.

Competencies

· Demonstrate commitment to the UN’s core values;

· Respects individual, gender and cultural differences in dealing with others;

· Treat all people fairly without favoritism.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Currently enrolled in last year of a bachelor’s degree, currently enrolled in graduate programme and up to one year after graduation from a Master’s degree or equivalent studies in field of development studies, economics, politics, international relations, business, and related fields;
Not have graduated prior to the beginning of the internship.

Experience:

Demonstrated interest in the field of development;
Computer literate in standard software applications;
Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the UN, and of UNDP in particular, and have a personal commitment to UNDP's Statement of Purpose and to the ideals of the UN Charter;
Demonstrated the 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.

Language:

Written and spoken excellence in English.

Conditions:

· UNDP internship programme does not provide a salary or remuneration for the internship;

· All the expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring Government or institution;

· UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;

· The intern is responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed;

· Interns are not eligible to apply for any positions (Fixed-Term Appointment, Temporary Appointment, Service Contract, Individual Contract) in UNDP during the period of the internship;

· The intern must provide proof of enrollment in health insurance plan;

· Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.

Subsequent Employment:

· There is no expectation of employment with UNDP following an internship.