UNDP Jobs - 110706- Internship

Internship

Location :

Thimphu, BHUTAN

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

16-Jan-2023

Application Deadline :

26-Dec-22 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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 Bhutan supports the Royal Government, CSOs, Private Sector, other development partners and the people of Bhutan in pursuit of equitable, inclusive and sustainable development. Bhutan will be graduating from the Least Developed Countries status by 2023 and with the transition into the new era of lower middle-income country, the developmental challenges faced by the country will become more complex, which could compromise the achievements made thus far. UNDP Strategic Plan 2018-2021 embraces the complexity of development and commits the organization to helping countries find faster, more durable solutions to achieve Agenda 2030. Important development trends like urbanization, climate change, and inequality pose significant challenges on our path to achieve the 2030 agenda of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The challenges faced by the Country in the 21st century is different from the ones experienced in the past, it has become highly complex and interdependent, which requires a shift from a linear, single bullet approach to a more holistic approach in Systems Thinking /Design.

To support government in addressing complex 21st century issues/challenges, UNDP Bhutan Country Office has embarked on a new development pathway, to be more proactive, agile and flexible in providing relevant solutions to its partners. UNDP CO as part of the new approach has formed a joint initiative comprising ofthree units (Accelerator Unit, Governance Unit and Economist) within the Country Office. The joint workplan will assist the country office in advancing its strategic priorities of youth unemployment, development finance, public sector innovation, supporting 13th Five Year Plan and justice sector.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Governance Unit, Accelerator Lab Team and Economist, both interns will mainly provide assistance and support to the ongoing work in delivering tasks such as, but not limited to, programmatic, operational, and administrative work.

The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities:

Provide coordination support to the joint team.
Support in drafting knowledge and advocacy products e.g. background documents, briefs, speeches, presentations and other communication materials related to multi-year framework programme;
Support the production of communication materials to highlight the achievements and activities of the team;
Assist in identifying opportunities with the cluster units.
Support in conducting researches and collecting data as requested;
Provide other adhoc support as required.
Conduct background research and/or support studies for critical and relevant topical issues including in governance, innovation, inclusive economic policies, SDG localization and implementation, resource mobilization, youth employment, and climate change among others;
Compile research materials in a systematic way and prepare background briefs/briefing notes as and when required.
Provide administrative and logistics support to teams across UNDP Country Office.
Assist with the planning and organization of consultations/ conference/ seminar/ workshop;
Prepare progress reports, meeting minutes, conference/seminar/workshop reports and maintain documentation and records wherever relevant;
Assist with event management across all clusters within the CO;
Assist in identifying opportunities and synergies with the cluster units; and
Provide other adhoc tasks and support for the Executive Office and other teams as required.

Competencies

Curiosity and Creative thinking;
Qualitative and Quantitative research skills;
Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation;
Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently;
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Ability to support a team and team building skills;
Strong attention to details
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view; and
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude showing willingness to learn
Work in a timely manner.

Required Skills and Experience

Candidates must at the time of application meet ONE of the following requirements:

Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation;
Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program
Applicants must have a first level degree in a relevant field such as: Development Studies, Economics, Public Management/Administration, Social Science, political science, Law, International development, Management or any related fields.

Language:

Excellent written and spoken English;
Good level of knowledge in Dzongkha