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Capacity Development - Intern | |
Location : | Kingston, JAMAICA |
Application Deadline : | 16-Mar-18 (Midnight New York, USA) |
Additional Category : | Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction |
Type of Contract : | Internship |
Post Level : | Intern |
Languages Required : | English |
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) | 02-Apr-2018 |
Duration of Initial Contract : | Six (6) months |
Expected Duration of Assignment : | Six (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 |
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The achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and other international and national development targets hinges on capacities of individuals, organizations and societies to transform, in order to reach their development objectives. While financial resources, including official development assistance, are vital to success, they are not sufficient to promote human development in a sustainable manner. Without supportive strategies, policies, laws and procedures, well-functioning organizations and educated and skilled people, countries lack the foundation needed to plan, implement and review their national and local development strategies. Capacity development helps to strengthen and sustain this foundation. UNDP defines capacity development as ‘the process through which individuals, organizations and societies obtain, strengthen and maintain the capabilities to set and achieve their own development objectives over time’[1]. It is the ‘how’ of making development work better and is at the heart of UNDP’s mandate and functions.[2] Capacity development starts from the principle that people are best empowered to realize their full potential when the means of development are sustainable – home-grown, long-term, and generated and managed collectively by those who stand to benefit. It is important to note that capacity development is a long term process with three dimensions- the enabling environment, the organisation and the individual. To that end, the Capacity Development Unit has formulated a strategy to develop and launch more targeted capacity development interventions, with the aim of contributing overall to increased development effectiveness and the achievement of Jamaica’s national development goals. [1] Capacity Development: A UNDP Primer, [2] Capacity Development Practice Note, UNDP 2008
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Duties and Responsibilities |
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Under the guidance and supervision of the Programme Analyst, Capacity Development, the Intern will provide support to the Capacity Development Unit in the UNDP Jamaica Country Office in the implementation of the Capacity Development Strategy. The Capacity Development Intern’s role is to promote the smooth process and coordination of the various aspects involved in the successful implementation of the strategy. This internship will also provide an opportunity for an outstanding university-level student to acquire direct exposure to UNDP's work. The intern will carry out the following tasks: Support the delivery of learning events
Support the development of learning tools and job aids
Support the assessment of learning delivery
Administrative support
Perform any other duties, as required. At the end of the assignment, the intern will be able to:
Upon successful completion of the internship, the intern shall receive a certificate of completion from UNDP
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Competencies |
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Competencies:
Functional Competencies:
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Required Skills and Experience |
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The intern at minimum should:
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