UNDP Jobs - 112409- UNDP Internship

UNDP Internship

Location :

Ankara, TURKEY

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

01-Jun-2023

Application Deadline :

16-May-23 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 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

UNDP Türkiye works for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth, Inclusive and Democratic Governance and Climate Change and Environment. For more than 50 years the UNDP has worked in close partnership with the Türkiye Government and numerous national and international institutions, including NGOs, academics and the business community.

Work Principles

Interns are subject to the relevant rules and policies of the UN and UN Development Programme (UNDP).

The intern is not permitted to provide any work-related information to any person and/or entity formally and/or informally without the consent of the UNDP.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Turkey ISG Inclusive and Sustainable Growth (ISG) Portfolio, the intern will:

Providing research, writing and editing support on issues related to program areas of ISG Portfolio
Assist the preparation of minutes of meetings in Turkish/English and translate short documents from English to Turkish and vice versa and provide interpretation at the meetings when necessary.
Assist in the administration and implementation of the daily activities of related projects
Provide administrative and logistical support for the organization of events, workshops, meetings, trainings and conferences.
Prepare lists and draft short reports and prepare documentation.
Support portfolio projects on social media and communication related activities
Support the preparation of newsletters, blogs, e-Discussions or any other knowledge products.
Other relevant tasks as deemed necessary by the supervisors.

Competencies

Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
Ability to work under pressure against strict deadlines
Ability to think out-of-the-box
Good communication and organizational skills
Desire to work with and gain the confidence and respect of people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or c) have graduated and be within one-year of graduation of any of the above, in fields such as international relations, public administration, business administration, public policy, international development, civil engineering or other relevant field;
Experience: Previous related work experience in a national or an international entity would be an asset but is not a requirement;
Language skills: Proficiency in written and spoken English and Turkish;
Learning: The intern will acquire a good overview and practical experience on project management, quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation and communication related work. Acquaintance with UNDP rules and procedures is an asset.

Excellent research and analytical skills
Excellent drafting and written and verbal communication skills in both English and Turkish
Excellent computer literacy in standard software applications (MS Office Suite).
Ability in the use of digital and social media platforms.
Sensitivity to political, cultural and national differences and adaptability to multicultural environments.
Remuneration and Insurance
Internships within the UN system are subject to conditions the applicant must get familiar with before signing his/her internship agreement.
Starting from January 2020 interns are receiving stipends according to UN rules and regulations.
Any further costs associated with the internship must be borne by the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or by the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his or her arrangements for travel, accommodation and other costs.