UNDP Jobs - 73445- Internship - Partnerships and Report Writing

Internship - Partnerships and Report Writing

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

14-Aug-2017

Application Deadline :

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

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

4 Months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

4 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 United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) aims to be a robust knowledge hub providing advisory and consulting services to Member States and United Nations entities on South-South and triangular cooperation enabling developing countries to effectively face their leading development challenges and harness global opportunities to address them, in tandem with monitoring progress on implementing the Buenos Aires Plan of Action, New Directions Strategy and the Nairobi Outcome.

UNOSSC engages with Member States globally, regionally, as well as within the UN system to facilitate practical expressions of Southern solidarity towards the achievement of internationally agreed development goals. UNOSSC works with a wide range of partners including global centers of excellence to intensively explore how building endogenous capacity be encouraged, how broadening and sharing technological advances within the global South will systematically occur, and how emerging innovative financing mechanisms can be harnessed through South-South and triangular cooperation. UNOSSC ensures that our Southern constituencies have timely access to high quality analytical planning, mapping, programming, and reporting on data, trends and opportunities that will propel South-South and triangular cooperation in ways that ensure success.

UNOSSC has established an internship programme for young professionals interested in strengthening their understanding of United Nations, UNOSSC, its mandate, mission and its work within and outside the United Nations System. The UNOSSC internship programme provides professional enrichment for young professionals, enhancing their leadership and professional skills as well as broadening their global perspectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support Partnerships and Triangular Cooperation Division to strengthen partnerships, communication and capacity development through research, correspondence, and follow-ups as set by the Division Head and other staff;
Assist writing reports of meetings and project activities, including outcome report of 2016 High-level Forum of Directors General for Development Cooperation;
Research and identify potential partners for UNOSSC, update South-South and triangular cooperation focal point list and build database of potential partners;
Analyze and conduct research, statistics and trend on other South-South and triangular cooperation issues as needed;
Assist organizing events to promote South-South and triangular cooperation; and
Support other tasks as requested.

Competencies

Knowledge of South-South and triangular cooperation’s substance and principles
Strong skills in research, data analysis and writing;

Good communication and time management skills;
Ability to work in a team;
Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback;
Attention to detail;
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Power Point presentation software.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; and
Treats all people fairly without favoritism;

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Qualified/suitable intern in a development related field such as economics, public administration, public policy, or international relations/international development studies with the following academic qualifications:

(a) enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);

(b) enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);

(c) graduated with a university degree as defined in (a) and (b) above and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year after the graduation.

Experience:

Good writing skill;
Excellent general understanding of development, international affairs, international human development, poverty, human rights and other related issues;
Experience working collaboratively in a team structure in a multicultural environment; and
Familiarity with the UN system in general and/or with South-South development cooperation in particular are an asset.

Language:

Proficiency in English;
Knowledge of another official language of the UN (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) would be an asset.

Conditions

Internships within the UN system are unpaid and subject to conditions with which applicants should become familiar with prior to signing an internship agreement. For information visit www.undp.org/internships/
UNOSSC accepts no responsibility for the medical and life insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship;
The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment within the UN System, but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.

Candidates who are shortlisted for an interview must submit prior to the interview the following documents:

Official letter from the University confirming: a) enrollment in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) enrollment in the final academic year of a first university degree (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); (c) graduated with a university degree as defined in (a) and (b) above and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year after the graduation.

Only a successful candidate will be required to submit the following nine documents:

A completed UNDP internship application form (http://www.undp-act.org/data/articles/undp_internship_application_form_2008.doc);
A copy of the applicant’s most recent resume or curriculum vitae;
A letter from his/her university confirming current enrollment and graduation date;
A copy of his/her school transcript;
A letter of recommendation from a professor;
A signed UNDP Internship Agreement;
A Medical Certificate of Good Health;
Proof of medical insurance including provision for medical evacuation and removal of mortal remains or life insurance;
Copy of passport and visa for the United States.