UNDP Jobs - 89713- Intern Extractive Industries

Intern Extractive Industries

Location :

Maputo, MOZAMBIQUE

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

06-Mar-2020

Application Deadline :

27-Jan-20 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 - 3 Months

Languages Required :

English Portuguese

Expected Duration of Assignment :

1 - 3 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

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

Conduct a survey/desk review of companies in the extractive industry, as well as of financial institutions and private sector linked to this area, for potential collaboration with UNDP based on the organizations policies, procedures and country-level operations;
Compile a literature review on relevant sectors/institutions involved in issues related to the Extractive Industry, including academic and Government institutions, the Private Sector and Civil Society organizations;
Develop concept notes to be used by UNDP in pipeline initiatives in the area of Extractive Industries and SDGs implementation;
Drafting, reviewing and editing the survey report, concepts notes, and presentations;
Supporting the organisation of events, webinars, meetings and other outreach related activities;
Support other/ad hoc activities as seen relevant and needed.

Competencies

Very responsible person;
Eagerness to learn;
Result oriented;
Ability for multicultural and multi-professional team work;
Initiative;
Creativity.
Excellent organizational and administrative skills; ability to prioritize workload and multi-task;
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 master’s degree or equivalent studies.

Field of study: Master’s programme or graduate-level degree programme in a development-related field such as economics, international relations, sociology, public or business administration, political sciences or equivalent.

Language skills:

Written and spoken proficiency in English is required;
Knowledge of Portuguese is an advantage.

Other competencies and attitude:

Experience researching, developing and editing written material;
Excellent written communication skills;
Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools;
Computer proficiency: MS Office; presentation skills and ability to effectively organise and present information.

Intership conditions

Interns may be given a stipend under conditions prescribed in the section on stipends;
Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, passports, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students;
Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of their internship with UNDP and must provide a medical certificate of good health prior to starting the internship;
UNDP will not reimburse the medical insurance of the intern;
Any costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship assignment will be the responsibility of the intern;
Selected candidates for internships must show proof of valid medical insurance for the duty station in which they will intern;
Applicants that are neither nationals nor residents of the duty station, the insurance must include adequate coverage in the event of an injury or illness during the internship duration which;
Requires transportation to the home country or country of residence for further treatment;
Results in death and requires preparation and return of the remains to the home country, or country of residence;
UNDP accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to personal effects that may occur during the internship.