UNDP Jobs - 83196- Project Support Intern (Georgian nationals only)

Project Support Intern (Georgian nationals only)

Location :

Tbilisi, GEORGIA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

11-Feb-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 weeks

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

6 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

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Georgia through its Country Investment Facility funded project “Sustainable Cities”, aims to develop a solution-oriented national platform for sustainable cities to kick-start a country-wide transformation of cities and towns in Georgia, towards greater sustainability and resilience in line with the 2030 development agenda. the platform intends to bring together engaged citizens, technology providers, local authorities, service providers and private sector to co-design, test and co-implement solutions to the persisting urban challenges and gaps such as pollution, Greenhouse gas emissions, municipal waste, under-developed modes of mobility (public transit, walking, cycling, car-sharing), lack of green spaces for people and unsustainable urban planning practices etc. The platform will use the formula of “Start, Seed and Scale” and will provide space for a diverse range of stakeholders to experiment and help implement practical solutions for people-centric, climate-proof and ecologically safe urban planning practices, urban mobility, energy efficient technologies, waste management and employment generation. The proposal will bring together existing innovation platforms operating in Georgia such as Public Service Development Agency’s Innovation ServiceLab, Innovation Hub of Rustavi City Hall, Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency, Techno park of Georgia, Impact Hub Tbilisi, City Institute Georgia (urban planning company), eSpace (company dedicated to popularization of e-mobility in Georgia), tech and scientific communities from academia, private sector etc. In doing so, the initiative will contribute directly and indirectly to localizing national SDGs related to urban development.
UNDP Georgia, within the framework of the Sustainable Cities project, is seeking an intern to support the Innovation Team in the operational management of the project. Internship offers a small group of outstanding graduate-level students the rare and unique opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UNDP's work and to develop new skill set, knowledge and a real appreciation of the importance of a complex and innovative Operations function.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will provide operational support to the CO Innovation Team in the continued implementation of ongoing initiatives and interventions.

Specifically, the intern will:

Provide administrative support in recruitment and procurement tasks within the framework of the project implementation;
Filing procurement and recruitment records to ensure completeness of files based on an existing checklist;
Provide administrative support in project management processes and preservation of the proper filing system for financial records and documents;
Assist in planning and monitoring activities;
Provide technical support in organizing events, meetings, conferences and any other project related activities/initiatives;
Provide oral and written translations from English to Georgian and vice versa as necessary;
Provide logistical support for staff development: supporting the implementation of learning events and other staff events managed by the team;
Conduct research on relevant issues falling under Sustainable Cities and Communities thematic areas, on demand;
Provide support in monitoring and evaluation process and reporting;
Assist the Innovation Team with any other duties, as required.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Demonstrate commitment to UNDP mission, vision and values;
Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

Ability to think and work logically and work precisely with attention to detail;
Work prioritization and ability to multitask;
Excellent networking, organizational and communication skills;
Leadership skills and ability to work in diverse and complex environments, incorporating both team and individual dynamics;
Ability to write clearly and concisely;
Ability to review a variety of data, identify and resolve operational problems;
Ability to meet tight deadlines;
An interest in the work of the UN, and of UNDP in particular, and to the ideals of the UN Charter;
Demonstrated interest in the field of development;
Excellent computer knowledge (Microsoft Office applications);
Excellent interactive and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Required Skills and Experience

Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.
A degree in development-related field, such as: International Relations, International Law, Public Administration, Public Policy; Sociology, and Public Relations, would be an asset;
GPA of 3.5 Cumulative, and above would be a strong asset.

Language Requirements:

A sound command of written and spoken proficiency in English and Georgian.

Conditions:

Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP.
Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of:
- The nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or
- The intern, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence through private sources.
Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of their internship with the UNDP and must provide a medical certificate of good health for the duty station in which they will intern prior to starting the internship.
The UNDP will not reimburse the medical insurance of the intern. Any costs arising from accidents and/or illness and/or death incurred during an internship assignment will be the responsibility of the intern.
The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship;
Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity;
The intern will be evaluated at the end of the contract and due recognition of work will be issued in writing.
In case an applicant is successfully selected, s/he will be requested to provide electronic versions of the following documents:
- Copy of the applicant’s most recent resume or curriculum vitae;
- Letter from his/her university confirming current enrolment and graduation date;
- Letter of recommendation from a professor;
- Copy of his/her school transcript;
- Copy of passport;
- Completed UNDP internship application form (to be provided upon selection);
- Signed UNDP Internship Agreement (to be provided upon selection);
- Medical Certificate of Good Health (to be provided upon selection);
- Proof of medical insurance (to be provided upon selection).