Background

BACKGROUND

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) operates in 177 countries, offering global perspective to reduce inequalities and increase sustainability, through the implementation of strategic plans. Within this challenging scenario, partnership development is a crucial aspect for the achievement of UNDP goals and the engagement of different institutions among the private and public sectors. UNDP office in Rome provides the opportunity to investigate and learn about the importance of Partnership creation, in order to react at global changes adapting strategic, innovative and practical solutions.

In support of Italy’s commitment made at the G7 Environment Ministers Meeting in Bologna in June 2017, the Italian Ministry of Environment and UNDP have signed a framework cooperation agreement. The Italian Ministry of Environment and UNDP will jointly work on areas of common interest in development cooperation through the UNDP Africa Centre for Climate and Sustainable Development (ACSD) under the leadership by BERA as following:

Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY

Tasks

  • Research and Data management
  • Mapping multiple stakeholders, analyze target institutions and companies
  • Produce summaries on existing case studies, draft proposals, presentations, and effective reports for partners and prospects
  • Provide support for projects management and donors engagement
  • Assist partnership building
  • Attend meetings and help in events organization
  • Undertake other tasks and duties when requested

Competencies

Core Competencies

  • Good writing and researching skills
  • Strong analytical aptitude, communication and presentation skills
  • Knowledge of management and business consulting
  • Attention to details, creative and strategic mindset
  • Time management, good organization and ability to work independently
  • Capacity to work under stressful situation and meet deadlines
  • Establish good relations within the unit and with internal and external partners

 

Required Skills and Experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

  • Education in the field of economics, business, public administration, political science, international development or related field.

Language and additional skills

  •  Written and spoken proficiency in English is required. Fluency in Italian is a required.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Especially MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint).
  • Demonstrated interest in partnerships building, research and relationship management.
  • Good interpersonal skills and willingness to contribute
  • Commitment to UNDP mission and values 

CONDITIONS

Eligibility

The intern in order to be eligible for the position must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:

A)   Be enrolled in a graduate school programme

B)   Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme

C)   Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation

Financial Issues

  • Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP. The student must make his/her own arrangements for travel, visa, accommodation, etc.
  • NOTE: candidates who are selected must submit the following documents:
  • Official letter from the university confirming the enrollment in a graduate or first level degree program
  • Medical insurance for the location in which the internship will be carried out.
  • Valid Visa to work in Italy
  • Completed and signed online Application form

For further information visit http://www.undp.org/internships

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.