UNDP Jobs - 73085- Programme Assistant (Governance)

Programme Assistant (Governance) - Internship

Location :

Luanda, ANGOLA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

07-Jul-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English Portuguese

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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 UNDP Governance Unit supports Angola’s efforts to advance good governance through technical assistance. Good governance involves citizen participation in governance and political processes, and strong and democratic institutions based on rights, rule of law, transparency and accountability. Such institutions can deliver more effective services and spearhead the country towards the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals. It is the responsibility of the Programme Specialist and Project Managers and Programme Associate in the Governance Cluster to ensure UNDP delivers this support to Angola.

The Intern will provide direct assistance to the Programme Associate with financial administration and processes of the governance projects and financial processes of emergency joint actions on behalf of the United Nations agencies in the country, as well as support Programme and Project Managers with administrative, organizational and logistical processes. Thus, the Intern will have the opportunity to accumulate knowledge and understanding of the nature of UNDP’s development work and principles, which will help to complement their academic learning with practical experience in various professional aspects.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures efficient administrative support to the programme unit , focusing on achievement of the following results:

Support Programme Associate with preparation, tracing, updating of financial processes;
Support Programme Specialist and Project Managers with preparation of routine letters, correspondence, memoranda and reports in accordance with needs;
Support Project Managers with extracting, inputting, copying and filing data from various sources.
Support Project Managers with compilation of information for meetings;
Support Governance Cluster with any other needs related to process administration, documents development, activity planning, etc.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment

Functional Competencies:

Self-development, initiative-taking
Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
Creating synergies through self-control
Managing conflict
Ability to draft and write reports
Communication skills
Computer literacy
Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
Informed and transparent decision making

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following 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) in Accounting, Political Science, Economics, Development Studies, Business or Public Administration or related social sciences.
c) Have graduated with a university degree in Accounting, Political Science, Economics, Development Studies, Business or Public Administration or related social sciences (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.

Experience:

No experience required.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in Portuguese and English knowledge.

Conditions of internship:

UNDP internship programme does not provide a salary or remuneration for the internship;
UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship.
All the expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring government or institutions;
Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship or for six months immediately following the expiration date of the internship;
Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.

Selected candidates much submit the following documents:

Letter of intent/motivation;
Letter confirming University enrolment or copy of completed university degree.