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Internship - Call for Applications UNDP Jordan Country Office | |
Location : | Amman- Jordan, JORDAN |
Application Deadline : | 31-Dec-20 (Midnight New York, USA) |
Time left : | 384d 18h 38m |
Type of Contract : | Internship |
Post Level : | Intern |
Languages Required : | Arabic English |
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) | 03-Dec-2018 |
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is one of the United Nations Agencies working in Jordan and is the main convener of sustainable development. Since its founding, UNDP has worked to build institutions, increase resilience, empower nations, and contribute to major development gains. Recently, the organization has been focused on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Jordan, which came out in January 2016. UNDP is uniquely positioned to empower youth, as the world faces increasing violent conflicts, political unrest and environmental threats. Jordan’s key strategic position and relative stability in the middle east is challenged by many factors. One of these factors is its large Which makes up 28.5% of the total population in the country. UNDP’s role in supporting and building relationships regularly with youth can be particularly crucial in investing, training, empowering and enabling them to be engines of economic and social progress. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is one of the United Nations Agencies working in Jordan and is the main convener of sustainable development. Since its founding, UNDP has worked to build institutions, increase resilience, empower nations, and contribute to major development gains. Recently, the organization has been focused on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Jordan, which came out in January 2016. UNDP is uniquely positioned to empower youth, as the world faces increasing violent conflicts, political unrest and environmental threats. Jordan’s key strategic position and relative stability in the middle east is challenged by many factors. One of these factors is its large ; which makes up 28.5% of the total population in the country. UNDP’s role in supporting and building relationships regularly with youth can be particularly crucial in investing, training, empowering and enabling them to be engines of economic and social progress. UNDP Jordan Country Office Areas of interventions: UNDP Jordan Country Office has several key areas of work. Each area plays an important role in achieving the UNDP Sustainable Development Goals for Jordan.
"Rule of Law: this component covers access to justice and legal aid interventions, with a focus on gender and monitoring SDG 16". Two further topics covered in this Pillar are Preventing Violent Extremism, with a focus on civil society capacity building and policy support, and the Rule of Law, which covers access to justice and legal aid interventions, with a focus on gender and monitoring SDG 16.
The Partnership, Resource Mobilization and Communication intern works closely with Senior Partnership Advisor to support UNDP Jordan with managing and enhancing partnerships; advises in the allocation of regarding resources and assists with national strategies for corporate social responsibility. The core partners are private sector, government, international financial institutions and traditional donors. The partnerships, resource mobilization and communication intern provide a range of support, as it requires producing a range of communications and knowledge materials produced often using information materials provided by programme team.
FRMU ensures to provide its internal as well as its external clients including other UN agencies with quality and timely services. FRMU ensures effective implementation of the cost recovery policy, Monitors Extra Budgetary income statements and forecast monthly the status of the Extra Budgetary resources and Provides management with periodic reports reflecting the office financial position & making sure to alert management of any deviation
responsible of executing the full range of CO HR services ensuring their transparency and integrity. It is responsible of administering and implementing HR strategies and policies, administering of human resources, managing Performance and career development, conducting of UN-related survey and facilitating of knowledge building and knowledge sharing. HR impact on the overall efficient execution of CO HR services and consequently, result in the success of the Operations Unit. Accurate analysis and presentation of financial information enhances UNDP credibility in HR management. The information provided facilitates decision making of the management.
Our general services unit is responsible for the smooth running of the UNDP-Jordan premises that involves management and maintenance of the office infrastructure, vehicles, equipment and other assets. Other responsibilities include procurement of goods and services, travel management, Information Technology, administrative and logistical support to UNDP projects and to some UN agencies, including arranging conferences and workshops. The unit also supports the international staff in obtaining official paperwork for their working and living in Jordan (eg: valid residency permits, driving licenses, ID cards, customs clearance).
The UNDP Jordan Procurement Unit aims to provide timely and as well as quality services, effective and efficient delivery. Apart from locally negotiated contracts and long-term agreements, the Country Office has access to contracts that have been signed at the corporate level. The Procurement Unit manage goods and services by liaising with project personnel on specifications, delivery/payment terms and funds availability for procurement planning; identifying the appropriate procurement methods, submitting procurement information and requests to Asset and Procurement Committee (CAP), Advisory Committee on Procurement /internal UNDP procurement committees; ensuring access to favorable prices, reliable delivery terms, insurance, impartial advice and recognition of environmental and safety considerations.?
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Internship-specific duties and responsibilities vary per team but may fall under the following categories:
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Required Skills and Experience |
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Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
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Application Process Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
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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. | |
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