UNDP Jobs - 78393- Internship - International Trade Centre

Internship - International Trade Centre

Location :

Colombo, SRI LANKA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

15-May-2018

Application Deadline :

01-May-18 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 months

Languages Required :

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 Project “EU – Sri Lanka Trade Related Assistance: Increasing SMEs trade competitiveness in regional and EU markets” is funded by the European Union (EU) and managed by the International Trade Centre (ITC), which is a United Nations (UN) agency (www.intracen.org).

Project objectives are as follows:
Overall Objective: Contribute to Sri Lanka’s inclusive trade-led growth and regional integration, thereby contributing to poverty alleviation,
Specific Objective: Increase trade competitiveness of Sri Lankan SMEs in regional and EU markets.

The following are the project expected results (ER):
ER 1. Coherent trade strategy for export competitiveness designed and implemented, including policies, regulatory reforms and trade negotiations as shaped by the WTO, regional integration process, EU GSP+ scheme
ER 2. Enhanced efficiency of cross-border procedures and SMEs’ capacities to comply with cross-border procedures for exporting to SAARC and EU
ER 3. Improved compliance and quality infrastructure services to meet quality and SPS requirements in the regional and EU markets
ER 4. Increased SME competitiveness in export-oriented sectors (spices, food and ITO/BPO industry)

To support the implementation of the project and the achievement of its expected results, ITC established a project office in Colombo, Sri Lanka, within the premises of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. The project office consists of a National Project Coordinator, a National Project Adviser and a National Project Administrative Assistant. The team is responsible for the coordination and day-to-day management of field operations, provision of technical support to project implementation, and outreach, communication and development of working relations with stakeholders in Sri Lankan provinces.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will work under the overall supervision of the National Project Coordinator. He/she will carry out the following duties, as required:

Project Implementation

Support preparations for project events, workshops, working group meetings and other events in Sri Lanka in coordination with ITC staff, consultants, beneficiaries and partners in Sri Lanka;
Provide support to incoming missions of experts by attending workshops, meetings and other events as required to assist with logistics and note-taking;
Provide support and assistance in the preparation of project-related documentation such as project work plans, progress reports etc.;
Assist in collecting data for monitoring and reporting on project results;
Provide assistance to translate project documents to/from Sinhalese and/or Tamil.

Research

Undertake research in support of the work of the project team, to keep the team abreast with the developments in the country and identify synergies and opportunities;
Prepare briefing materials, write-ups and presentations on the findings (word, powerpoint);
Provide research support on any other country-specific issues relevant for the project and its expected results.
Relevant fields of Study (see also conditions below)

Economics, Business, International Trade, Commerce or related field.

Competencies

Team Player
Excellent writing skills
Quick learner
Good computer skills

Required Skills and Experience

The Internship conditions are guided by the UNDP Internship Policy.

Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

Be enrolled in the final academic year of the first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in 1 and 2 above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

Family members of UNDP staff cannot apply.

The Applicant must undertake the following obligations:

Cover cost and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses;
Secure adequate medical insurance for the duration of their internship (Any costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship assignment will be the responsibility of the intern. )
Follow UNDP internship guideline in copyright, roles and responsibility, external communication etc.

Interns will not receive any remuneration.

Skills

Computer literacy, particularly with relation to Microsoft Office and social media.
Good communication and analytical skills and the capacity to present findings clearly in writing and orally.
Consultancy and/or business analysis experience would be an advantage.

Languages:

Fluency in spoken and written English, with knowledge of Sinhalese and/or Tamil a distinct plus.