UNDP Jobs - 74429- Intern (non-remunerated post)

Intern (non-remunerated post) - 2 positions

Location :

Sarajevo, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

25-Sep-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

Three (3) months with possibility of extension

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

The Strengthening the Role of Local Communities (Mjesne Zajednice/MZs) in Bosnia and Herzegovina Project (2015 – 2019) is a joint initiative of the Government of Switzerland and the Government of Sweden, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The overall project objective is contribute to better quality of life of BiH citizens through increased democratic participation and accountability, enhanced local services and infrastructure and social inclusion. The chosen means to achieve this goal is through encouraging community-led local development and revitalising community government by MZs, as the places where government comes closest to the people and as grass-roots organisations that serve communities of around 1,000 people, with the possibility for real participation and joint action. The three specific project outcomes are:

Citizens and governments are committed to realise the jointly agreed upon new inclusive and gender-sensitive vision of MZs, as foundation for more participatory and accountable local governance in the country;
Pro-active, capacitated and inter-connected MZs contribute to downward responsiveness of local governments and improved service delivery;
A new regulatory framework for functional MZs developed by governments enables more inclusive, gender-sensitive and accountable local governance in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Project will work directly with approximately 120 MZs country-wide and 20 local governments.
Intern will assist the Project team of the MZ Project and directly contribute to the activities within “The Strengthening the Role of Local Communities (Mjesne Zajednice/MZs).

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions:

Assist in knowledge building and knowledge sharing;
Desk research;
Support in M&E database maintenance;
Assisting in the organization of meetings, conferences, project boards or other project related events;
Drafting letters and basic documents; Provide general office support.

Assist in knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the project focusing on achievement of the following results:

Under supervision of Project associate, support in preparation of training material;
Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice;
Under supervision of Project associate, coordination with field officers and information sharing.

Desk research:

Provide basic information related to MZ project representation in media;
Conduct specific research related to MZ topics in general.

Support in M&E database maintenance:

M&E database maintenance and update;

Assisting in the organization of meetings, conferences, project boards or other project related events:

Assist in the management of logistical support in project;
Assist in the logistical support for the events organized by project.

Drafting letters and basic documents; Provide general office support:

Assist in the management of logistical support in project;
Assist in the logistical support for the trainings;
Assist in preparation of reports for project under implementation;
Provide support in tasks related to promotion of project activities;
Participates in field visits, if necessary;
Assist in maintenance of all administrative, personal as well as general office files.

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 requirements:

Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme in Economic, Public administration or Social Science (minimum Bachelor’s level);
Be enrolled in a Master degree programme;
Have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.

Skills:

Fluency in English and in the official languages in BiH.
Computer literacy in standard office software applications.

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.

How to Apply:

The candidate should apply online through the Job Site by submitting his/her CV and motivation letter.

Terms and conditions:

UNDP internship programme does not provide a salary or remuneration for the internship; however, you will gain valuable insight into UNDP and a global network;
All the expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern or sponsoring institution;
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;
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 .