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Duties and responsibilities

% of time

1

Assist and support to Development Cooperation Programme activities

• Providing support to the designing and piloting of new partnerships with a focus on digital transformation – including drafting concept papers, briefs and presentations;
• Providing support to the implementation of the existing SDG Partnerships, currently with Rwanda and India – including the preparation of necessary meetings, webinars, and online consultations and assisting in the communication process with relevant actors;
• Conducting research on relevant subjects related to development cooperation (modalities of knowledge exchange, aid effectiveness, south-south and triangular cooperation); drafting talking points, policy briefs and presentations on various subjects;
• Providing support in organizing meetings and events including international conferences, workshops (mostly online) – including drafting of concept notes, coordination with co-organizers in Korea and abroad, support on the logistical and substantive preparations along with note and photo-taking, technical support and required follow-up activities such as drafting reports;
• Supporting administrative, monitoring, and communications tasks as necessary in the day-to-day office operation;
• Liaising with partners – in the UNDP HQ, Regional Centres, as well as various governments, non-governmental organisations and academia on various aspects of programme implementation; and
• Translating papers, web content and other materials from English to Korean and vice-versa.

90%

2

Other:

• Support other/ad hoc activities as seen relevant and needed.

10%

General:

• Ability to take initiative and work independently, with minimum supervision.
• Highest standards of integrity, discretion, and loyalty.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and administrative skills.
• Able to multitask, balance multiple responsibilities, and work to deadline.
• Commitment to the UN/DP vision, mission, and strategic goals.
• Must be able to work in a multicultural environment and be aware of political sensitivities.

Communication Skills:

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
• Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others, and responds appropriately.
• Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; and
• Tailors language, tone, style, and format to match the audience.

Teamwork:

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational and unit goals; and
• Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise and willingness to learn from others.

Education:

Applicants to this Internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

• currently in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree; or
• currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD degree; or
• have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a bachelor’s or master’s degree or equivalent studies.

Field of study: Economics, Regional Studies, Social Sciences, International Development, Development Studies, Natural Sciences or other fields of study relevant for the advertised internship position. 

Experience:

• Experience writing analytical pieces on foreign policy, development issues etc. is highly desirable.
• Prior experience with the multilateral system or with a bilateral donor agency is desirable.
• Familiarity with aspects of project management is desirable.
• Familiarity with issues related to the use of digital technologies in development cooperation is desirable.
• Must be able to work in a multicultural environment and be aware of political sensitivities.
• Proficient or prior experience in using Zoom or Web-Ex would be preferable. 
• Demonstrated capacity to gather comprehensive information on complex problems or situations, analysing information accurately and identifying key issues and solutions.
• Demonstrated experience of initiative, client-orientation, working in teams, in complex and time-pressured contexts.

Languages:

• Fluency in oral and written English is required,
• Fluency in oral and written Korean is a major asset.
• Knowledge of another UN language is also an asset.

APPLICATION

• To apply please include in your application one pdf file that includes:

• Your resume in a format of your choosing
• Cover letter (max. 2 pages) including information about:
  • Your interest to apply for an internship with UNDP / UNDP Seoul Policy Centre
  • Your general interest in issues related to digitalization and/or aid effectiveness, south-south and triangular cooperation

• Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS

• UNDP will not pay interns for internship but will provide a stipend monthly in accordance with the provisions of the UNDP internship policy; all other expenses connected with it will be borne by the intern or the sponsoring Government or institution;

• UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
• Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed;
• Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship;
• Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan;
• Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity;
• Interns are expected to work full time but flexibility is allowed for education programmes;
• Interns need to obtain financing for subsistence and make own arrangements for internship, travel, VISA, accommodation, etc.
• Interns will accrue leaves at a rate of 1.5 days per month and will be granted off-days on official UN holidays for the Republic of Korea. If exceptional leave arrangements are necessary, requests must be submitted to and be approved by the supervisors in advance to ensure adequate office arrangements.