Background

CORPORATE BACKGROUND:

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction and climate change. We support countries' efforts to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals, which will guide global development priorities through 2030. The key 2030 Agenda principle of leaving no one behind and stamping out inequality is at the core of everything we do.

UNDP focuses on helping countries build and share solutions in three main areas:

  • Sustainable development
  • Democratic governance and peacebuilding
  • Climate and disaster resilience

In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable.

INTERNSHIP OFFICE BACKGROUND: 

Being LGBTI in Asia (BLIA) is a regional programme implemented by UNDP, with funding from the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok and USAID. The programme is aimed at reducing marginalization and exclusion of LGBTI people. Initiated in 2012, the programme addresses inequality, violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status, and promotes universal access to health and social services. It provides a platform for multiple stakeholders – governments, national human rights institutions, civil society, private sector, media, faith and community leaders, and educators – to engage in dialogue around LGBTI issues.

The work is part of a wider UNDP strategy to address discrimination against marginalized groups and ensure development practices are representative and inclusive. The final report of the Global Commission on HIV and the Law and the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Resolutions 66/10 and 67/9 recommended that punitive and restrictive laws and policies targeting vulnerable communities be removed to reduce levels of social stigma, discrimination and violence

UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub is coordinating implementation of the programme with support from the in-country national staff in UNDP Country Offices. The intern will work closely with both regional and national partners to ensure the effective and timely implementation of the Being LGBTI in Asia Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy.

UNDP is the UN's global development network advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP’s vision is to support countries in achieving the simultaneous eradication of poverty and significant reduction of inequalities and exclusion.

For more information on the ‘Being LGBT in Asia’ programme visit http://www.asia-pacific.undp.org/content/ rbap/en/home/operations/projects/overview/being-lgbt-in-asia/.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities:

No

Duties and responsibilities

% of time

1

Data Management

  • Assist in data management process, including database development, data cleaning, data entry, data analysis, report writing, etc.;
  • Assist in data validation process using cross-checking source documents for qualitative data and verifying key variables for quantitative data;
  • Assist in the development of new programme indicators.

 

50%

2

Development of training materials and other relevant documents:

  • Assist in the development of training materials, practice standards, guidelines to strengthen capacity of implementing agencies for recording and reporting;
  • Assist in documentation of lessons learned and challenges of data management and data validation processes;
  • Assist in the documentation and dissemination of project progress/results both internally and externally.

 

25%

3

Coordination

  • Engage and build working relationships with LGBT organizations and advocates;
  • Assist the officers and supervisors in coordinating with partners and stakeholders.

 

15%

4

Other:

  • Support other programme related activities.

10%

 

Competencies

  • Interest and motivation in working in an international organization;
  • Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation;
  • Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal oriented mind-set;
  • Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently;
  • Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities;
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
  • Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view;
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:

  • currently in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree; or
  • currently enrolled in a Master’s degree; or
  • have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a bachelor’s or master’s degree or equivalent studies.

Field of study: Social sciences, international development, gender, human rights or equivalent.

Experience:

  • Understanding of and links with the LGBTI community;
  • Experience in research activities;
  • Experience working with NGO/CSO/GO on human rights and communications issues would be desirable;
  • LGBTI individuals are highly encouraged to apply for this position.

IT skills:

  • Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools;
  • Experience in using Microsoft Access, STATA, SAS or SPSS would be desirable.

Language skills:

  • English required;
  • Knowledge of other Asian languages is an advantage.

INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS

  • UNDP internships are not remunerated. All expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern or her/his sponsoring entity;
  • UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
  • Interns are 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, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship;
  • Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan;
  • Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity;
  • Interns are expected to work full time but flexibility is allowed for education programmes;
  • Interns need to obtain financing for subsistence and make own arrangements for internship, travel, VISA, accommodation, etc.