Background

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the UN Coordination Specialist , the intern of the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO)  helps to strengthen capacity of the UN Country Team (UNCT), to analyze political, social and economic trends and to provide inputs to preparation of country programming products including the Common Country Assessment  (CCA) and United Nations development Framework (UNDAF), to support the national strategies setting, to provide assistance to development and implementation of the collaborative and joint programmes and to monitor progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Global Conferences, to provide support to agencies without field representation to access national systems and for national counterparts to access the expertise of agencies without field representation. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

 The RCO Intern will support RCO Staff in ensuring successful implementation of UNCT activities. 

 Major Tasks of the RCO Intern 

  • Support Effective Coordination and Analysis.
  • Assist in coordination of all administration duties related to the UNCT meetings and activities, including the preparation of the venue, minutes, set-up, invitations etc.
  • Liaise with the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) and the United Nations. Communication Group (UNCG) in coordinating media attendance and support material for UN RC’s and Development Partners (DP) organized events and receptions.
  • Providing secretarial and logistical support for UNCT Retreats to review the annual work plan Chair UN Communications Group (as and when required).
  • Support facilitation of official visits of heads of non-resident agencies / programmes, other senior UN officials and consultants.
  • Maintain and update the UNCT / RCO event calendar and UN mailing lists.
  • In support of the UN Resident Coordinator, coordinate and arrange for all meetings with various donors, as and when required.
  • Prepare all background documents required for meetings with donor partners
  • On behalf of the UN RCO, provide assistance to the donor/multilateral section of the National Planning Commission (NPC) when seeking participation from donor partners
  • Be prepared to work under pressure and produce coordination products and other deliverables in a timely manner.
  • Support UN Resident Coordinator Office Staff with any products needed in support of resource mobilization functions with donors.
  • Be able to research information from the internet and other sources and summarize issues as instructed.
  •  Any other tasks as requested by the UN Coordination Head of office.  

Competencies

  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Excellent organizational skills;
  • Attention to details;
  • Identifies priority activities and assignments;
  • Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
  • Maintain confidentiality

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • Student currently enrolled in the last year of a Bachelors' degree, or in a Master's degree or one year after graduation from a master's degree or equivalent studies in Social Sciences, Development Studies, International Relations, Business Administration, Economics, Management Studies, or related fields. 

Experience:

  • Sound knowledge in computer skills (eg website creation), video skills are desirable.

Language:

  • Fluency in french and english.
  • Arabic is an asset.
  • Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

Required:

  • Candidates should submit, in addition to application, cv and letter of motivation.
  • Endorsement letter or letter of reference from a faculty member.

Interested applicant is invited to submit the following documents:

A copy of his/her most recent resume or curriculum vitae; a letter of endorsement from a senior faculty member who has directly supervised the student in the recent past and who is fully acquainted with the student's performance; and a brief paper setting out the reasons why he/she is seeking an internship with UNDP and what is expected from the experience.

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.

General Conditions:

Duration

Internship assignments vary in length according to the availability and academic requirements of the intern, as well as the needs of UNDP. However, they will normally last no less than six weeks and no more than six months.

Internship assignments are available on a part-time and full-time basis throughout the year, depending on the availability of meaningful assignments and the needs and capacity of offices to receive and supervise interns.

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; 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.

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.

Third-party claims

UNDP is not responsible for any claims by any parties where the loss of or damage to their property, death or personal injury was caused by the actions or omission of action by the interns during the internship.