Antecedentes
Background and Organizational Context
Orgqnizational Context:
Under the guidance of the Deputy Resident Representative and direct supervision of the Head of Governance and Gender Unit, the Knowledge Management Intern is responsible for ensuring that the Governance and Gender Unit Cluster has structured documentation for all projects (closed, ongoing, new) on the UNDP SharePoint and other tasks assigned to him/her.
In close collaboration with the Governance and Gender Programme Analyst, Programme Associate and the Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst, the intern will undertake the following tasks:
Summary of Key Functions:
- Support development of documentation of all projects in line with the POPP
- Ensure documentation of all knowledge products.
- Support to the organization of events (in-person and online).
- Support to team’s communication and advocacy efforts by drafting social media content; designing visuals, drafting presentations etc.
- Support to conducting research on thematic areas relevant for the governance and gender portfolio to inform programme design and development of concept notes.
- Develop contact list for key partners (government, private sector, civil society and other international partners).
- Provide support to programme monitoring activities, including on-line monitoring tools.
Psition Purpose
The objective of the position is to support the CO's Governance and Gender Unit to ensure adequate knowledge management in line with various UNDP frameworks on digital and the POPP. The intern position will contribute to overall improvement in the documentation of various reference documents, support coordination in the storage of documents, and promotion of digital tools to enhance knowledge management.
Deberes y responsabilidades
- Structured documentation for all projects (closed, ongoing, new) on the UNDP SharePoint and other tasks:
- Support the full compliance of documentation of programme documents in line with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies to ensure effective programme management.
- Support to the organization of events (in-person and online).
- Support to team’s communication and advocacy efforts by drafting social media content; designing visuals, drafting presentations etc.
- Support to conducting research on thematic areas relevant for the governance and gender portfolio to inform programme design and development of concept notes.
- Develop contact list for key partners (government, private sector, civil society and other international partners).
- Provide support to programme monitoring activities, including on-line monitoring tools.
2. Support communication of programme results, visibility of interventions:
- Work with UNDP Communications Team to ensure visibility of interventions implemented in in participation with government and other stakeholders.
- Support the development of talking points, briefing packs and other information products for the governance and gender cluster.
3. Alternate in facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Trainings conducted for the Governance and Gender Unit Staff.
- Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in Knowledge Management
- Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Competencias
Expected Demonstration of Competencies | |
Core | |
Achieve Results: | LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline |
Think Innovatively: | LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements |
Learn Continuously | LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback |
Adapt with Agility | LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible |
Act with Determination | LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident |
Engage and Partner | LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships |
Enable Diversity and Inclusion | LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination |
Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies
Thematic Area | Name | Definition |
Knowledge Management and Learning
| Build Capability |
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Development and Operational Effectiveness
| Manage Performance and Ensure Accountability |
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Management and Leadership
| Build an Enabling Workplace |
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Keywords
- Not be afraid to take decision and action when and as needed
- Be authentic and transparent, act with integrity
- Be accessible and available
Habilidades y experiencia requeridas
Education
(a) Must be enrolled in a in an undergraduate or equivalent degree programme (such as a bachelors, or master’s programme);
(b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
(c) Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must be available to start the internship;
(d) Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills
- Previous related work experience in research and communication would be an asset but is not required.
- Experience with organization of events, social media and graphic design would be an asset.
OTHER:
- Knowledge in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of web-based management systems is an asset