UNDP Jobs - 110815- Intern- 1 position

Intern- 1 position

Location :

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

15-Jan-23 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

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

In 2020, UNDP launched implementation of the Strengthening the Role of Local Communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina Project, Phase 2 jointly financed by the Government of Switzerland and Sweden. The overall goal of the second Project phase is to improve the quality of life of the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina through empowered, gender responsive local communities (mjesne zajednice-MZs) that facilitate active citizen engagement in public life, stand for people-centered performance of local governments and catalyze democratic transformation at the local level. The Project's implementing strategy is empowerment of local communities, with changes envisaged at system level (improvement of the local government regulatory framework, rulebooks and practices, emerging policy and regulatory changes at the higher level) and behavioural level (change in attitude, perceptions within communities; change in traditional gender roles and stereotyping, pro-active engagement in local public life, restoration of trust in government and hope that change is positive etc.). A combination of these transformations is a pre-requisite for durable changes once MZs become agents of local change. In doing so, the Project places MZs and their communities at the centre of its work, while also relying on a broad range of relevant stakeholders to sustain and expand Project results and increase democratic accountability.

The key Project stakeholders are 41 LGs[1] and 199 local communities-mjesne zajednice.

[1] Banja Luka, Bihac, Bijeljina, Brcko distrikt, Breza, Centar Sarajevo, Citluk, Doboj, Goražde, Gracanica, Gradacac, Gradiška, Ilijaš, Jablanica, Kljuc, Kotor Varoš, Laktaši, Ljubinje, Ljubuški, Maglaj, Modrica, Mrkonjic Grad, Nevesinje, Olovo, Pale FBiH, Petrovo, Rogatica, Rudo, Sanski Most, Tešanj, Teslic, Trebinje, Trnovo, Višegrad, Visoko, Vitez, Vlasenica, Vogošca, Zavidovici, Zenica, Žepce.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of Project Manager, the Intern will assist the Project team in the overall implementation of the Project’s activities which includes communication and administrative tasks with the primary focus on promotion and visibility of Project results.

Internship-specific duties and responsibilities may fall under the following categories:

Engage in a range of activities to support the effective and efficient implementation of the Project’s communication strategy;
Conduct regular research of media reports related to Project and its activities including periodical analysis of media coverage/clipping;
Assist in writing news and announcements to promote project results through web sites and social media platforms in close coordination with Communication Officer;
Support production of Project related visibility content and communication products in close coordination with Communication Officer;
Provide assistance to the organization of internal and external Project events;
Provide administrative support, collecting and processing data with focus on establishing an effective archive;
Assist in other related duties and tasks as required.

Competencies

Have a keen interest in the work of the UN and the UNDP and demonstrate a commitment to its statement of purpose and to the ideals of the UN;
Ability to successfully interact with individuals of differing socio-economic, religious and cultural backgrounds both professionally and personally;
Ability and desire to work in a team;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Excellent organizational and communication skills;
Strong research skills and ability to identify relevant information;
Strong analytical, reporting and writing abilities;
Ability to work under tight deadlines;
Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations;
Detail-oriented way of working;
Innovative and creative approach to tasks;
Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications/Education

Applicants to the UNDP Internship Programme must at the time of the application meet one of the following requirements:

Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a Master’s programme or higher in media and communications, journalism, peacebuilding, political science, or related fields)
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent in media and communications, journalism, peacebuilding, political science, or related fields)
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

Skills

Proficiency in English
Proficiency in the official languages of Bosnian and Herzegovina
Computer literacy in standard office software applications
Demonstrated interest in digital transformation is an asset

Learnings

The intern will have the opportunity to:

Participate in in-house training opportunities as applicable;
Learn the structure, mechanisms, policies and practice areas of UNDP;
Participate in dedicated trainings and UNDP online learning tools;
Strengthen his/her effective writing.

Terms and Conditions

Since 1 January 2020 UNDP interns are provided a monthly stipend to cover costs associated to the internship. The stipend amount varies from duty station to duty station. The amount can also vary depending if a selected candidate receives financial support from a nominating institution, related institution or government
UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
UNDP only accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months;
Interns are expected to work full time but flexibility is allowed for their education programme;
Due to the reduced presence in the UN House due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the interns are expected to be engaged remotely. The travel restrictions imposed the national goverments might limit the possibility for international interns to travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The intern is responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed;
The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.
Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.
More information available at: http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/operations/jobs/types-of-opportunities/internships.html