UNDP Jobs - 72028- SDGs is our Biz Project Intern (Management Support

SDGs is our Biz Project Intern (Management Support Unit)

Location :

Manila, PHILIPPINES

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

05-Jun-2017

Application Deadline :

12-May-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

June 2017

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Minimum internship is six weeks to a maximum of six 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

Under the general supervision of the Management Support Unit (MSU) Team Leader and reporting directly to MSU’s Program Associatethe MSU IB and SDG Intern will provide support services to the SDG is our Biz project.

The project aims to capture private sector contribution towards SDGs, inspire action among companies, and eventually integrate this initiative into the national reporting process of the country’s progress towards SDGs. The project has three main components:

Capacity building and Integrated Reporting Framework for Philippine companies;
Mobile application and online reporting platform;
Certification/Recognition System and External Assurance Design.

The UNDP MSU Intern will work in close collaboration with project partners Philippine Business for the Environment (PBE) and Ateneo Institute of Sustainability (AIS) and will be based out of PBE or AIS offices.

Duties and Responsibilities

The support services needed from the intern include the following:

Research and Analytical Tasks:

Research existing reporting systems, standards, and metrics of local and international companies (e.g. Global Reporting Initiative, Jow Dones Sustainability Index, FTSE4Good, SDG Compass, etc.) and the Philippine government that are related to SDGs;
Conduct data mining and systems dynamics under the guidance of AIS and PBE;
Analyze and present proposed business metrics for companies’ contributions to SDGs.

Performs other related tasks as may be identified by his/her supervisor:

Project Management:

Submit a weekly one-page progress report to UNDP’s Program Associate.

Competencies

Competencies:

Ability to work independently and with a team, against tight deadlines.

Skills:

Excellent research, analysis, and data management skills;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team;
Ability to relate well with a diverse range of stakeholders;
Strong initiative and can work with minimum supervision.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Applicants must meet one of the following academic 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. and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation. Preferably with university units in Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences or any related field.

Experience:

Some experience in research, private sector engagement, data analysis, and report writing.
Knowledge of economic and development cooperation issues, SDGs, private sector, emerging innovative business models, and other related fields.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in Filipino and English.

Note:

Please note the following when applying for this internship:

Interns are not staff members;
All costs connected with an intern's participation in the programme must be borne by the students or the nominating institutions as appropriate;
For further clarification kindly see the internship policy to this link: http://www.ph.undp.org/content/philippines/en/home/operations/jobs.html