UNDP Jobs - 88109- Social Impact Accelerator Intern

Social Impact Accelerator Intern

Location :

Manila, PHILIPPINES

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

04-Nov-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

Minimum internship is six weeks to a maximum of six months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Australian Embassy in the Philippines partnered with PhilDev Foundation to implement the Innovation for Social Impact Partnership (ISIP) project which runs until December 2020. The goal is to accelerate the formation of social enterprises that will collectively contribute to the achievement, acceleration, and sustainability of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities:

No	Duties and responsibilities	% of time
In this section list the primary responsibilities and tasks of the position. (Include percentages for each duty.)
1	The main duties of the intern are the following Coordinating arrangements for workshops, meetings, and events geared to serve the social entrepreneurs Assisting the ISIP Accelerator staff as well as the social entrepreneurs with operational tasks Supporting the management of projects relating to the improvement of the SIA Event documentation The ISIP SIA intern is expected to perform the following tasks: Contribute to the successful implementation of SIA activities, such as managing events, learning sessions and meetings Contribute to the execution of technical support provided to social entrepreneurs, such as weekly check-ins, linkages and logistical arrangements Contribute to the agile and motivating atmosphere of SIA activities, by focusing on addressing the needs of the social entrepreneurs Contribute to processing administrative requirements related to SIA activities Contribute to the SIA implementation strategy Contribute to the tracking of social enterprises in scoping their needs to fulfill business and impact growth Any additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.	90%
2	Other: Support other/ad hoc activities as seen relevant and needed.	10%

Competencies

IT skills:

Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools;
Knowledge in using other productivity and editing tools, including the Adobe Suite and Smartsheet.

Language skills:

Fluency in both oral and written English and Filipino required;
Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.

Other competencies and attitude:

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

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.

Feild of Study: Economis, Development Studies, Social Sciences or any related field.

UNDP Philippines does not provide financial support to interns. The costs associated with the internship must be borne by any sponsoring institutions or by the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and will have to make his/her own arrangements for accommodation, travel, etc. 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 therefore carry adequate and regular medical insurance. Proof of medical coverage/visa must be provided before the internship starts.

The purpose of internships is not to lead to further employment with UNDP Philippines but, as mentioned, to complement a student’s studies. Interns wishing to be considered for employment with the UNDP Philippines, even if otherwise fully qualified, are not eligible for consideration for employment during their internship.