UNDP Jobs - 97602- Intern for Africa Finance Sector Hub

Intern for Africa Finance Sector Hub

Location :

Pretoria, SOUTH AFRICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

01-Apr-2021

Application Deadline :

28-Mar-21 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 months

Languages Required :

English French

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

The UNDP Strategic Plan (2018-2021) recognizes the complex, changing development landscape, the evolving needs of its partners and the need for pragmatic responses. It describes how UNDP will respond and support countries to achieve the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and related agreements. In light of this, UNDP should be agile, flexible, adaptive and responsive to the complex development challenges and uncertainties. This requires working in partnership with governments, civil societies and the private sector. The Strategic Plan describes how UNDP can better adapt to a range of country contexts through a series of signature solutions that define UNDP’s core work, its platforms and layout business models that underpin its efforts.

One of the critical challenges that governments face to achieve SDGs is funding. In response to this challenge, UNDP launched the SDG Finance Sector Hub (FSH) to provide an integrated and comprehensive tailor-made service offer to governments on SDG financing, covering both public and private, including the key seven pillars of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda (AAAA). Consequently, the Africa focused FSH structure was established in Pretoria, South Africa to support the implementation of UNDP Strategic Offer in Africa.

The UNDP Strategic Offer in Africa tries to respond to the ambition captured in the corporate UNDP’s Strategic Plan and is organized around six impact areas. These are: - Natural Resource Governance; Youth Employment and Empowerment; Structural Economic Transformation; Sustainable Energy; Climate Change; and Peace and Security. To facilitate the realization of the desired impact, UNDP provides the necessary capacities, resources and tools through its country offices, regional service centres and regional thematic hubs.

The FSH as a pool of finance and private sector experts in Africa covers activities implemented at regional and country level aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Africa Union Agenda 2063. The hub builds on and consolidates some of the initiatives being implemented since 2010 by the RSCA Private Sector Unit. These include the establishment of the African Inclusive Market Excellence Centre (AIMEC), inclusive business ecosystem building initiatives, impact investment, regional value chain development, agribusiness supplier development programme (ASDP). The FSH team collaborates closely with the broader UNDP family, the Global Policy Network, Regional Hubs in Africa and other units to establish linkages between these cross-cutting principles and programme achievements towards the broader SDGs Implementation.
The FSH is looking for an Intern to provide day to day administrative and technical support to the private sector development and engagement team of the Hub.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Private Sector Special Advisor, the intern shall perform, inter alia, the following tasks:

1. Programme Implementation:

Draft, review and edit concepts notes, knowledge products and presentations
Support the review of different COVID19 Response service offers of the team
Participate in meetings, take minutes and perform other programme implementation support tasks as required

2. Knowledge Management and Communication

Prepare relevant communications materials (brochure, newsletter, success stories etc.)
Assist the translation and dissemination of different Knowledge Products
Draft, design and website update and overhaul

3. Research and Data Management

Research private sector development and engagement topics and compile information on national and regional level projects
Undertake research on related donors initiatives and inclusive business activities by the private sector
Manage files and online database of related documents in a structured way

The more specific focus will be decided in consultation with the intern taking into account his/her skills development interests.

Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

Currently enrolled in (a) a graduate school programme as a full-time student in economics, development finance and related fields or ( (b) the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent), or (c) have graduated with a university degree as defined in above and, if selected must start the internship within one year of graduation
Understanding of Private Sector Development and Engagement Concepts and Practices would be beneficial.
Work experience considered as an asset.

Technical / Functional Competencies:

Good writing and researching skills.
Strong analytical aptitude, communication and presentation skills.
Good organizational, time management and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work flexibly and meet tight deadlines.
Attention to details and proven ability to work independently and effectively.
Experience in website content management
Computer proficiency: MS Office
Fluency in both written and spoken English and French is required.

Personal Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to receive / integrate feedback.
Works collaboratively with team members by sharing information openly and displaying cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external partners.
Positive and results-oriented attitude.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Candidates need to be enrolled in a Masters program in Economics or related field

Intern requirements:

Applicants should indicate which months they are available part- and/or full time and when they complete their studies.
Interns need to obtain their own visa.
Please pay special attention to answering the additional questions