Intern For Development Effectiveness at Addis Ababa by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - Milkta Chereta Leading Tigray Tender Announcement Portal

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Position	Intern for Development Effectiveness
Posted Date	2018-10-12 00:00:00
Closing Date	2018-10-21
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Description	United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)Vacancy Announcement Position: Intern for Development Effectiveness and South-South Cooperation- Location : Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA- Application Deadline : 21-Oct-18 (Midnight New York, USA) - Languages Required : English French - Duration of Initial Contract : 3 to 6 monthsDuties and Responsibilities- Under the supervision of the South-South Cooperation and Development Effectiveness Specialist, the intern shall perform, inter alia, the following tasks:Research, Policy Analysis and Knowledge Management:• Assist in the mainstreaming of South South/Triangular Cooperation Principles into national development programmes and strategies, including through the SDGs domestication process;• Provide support to countries in the codification of good practices and in their dissemination through SSMART and South-South exchanges to other countries;• Support SSC&DE team in the research and policy analysis of African trends and challenges on merging South South/Triangular Cooperation partnerships;• Maintain regional needs assessment mappings and databases on South South/Triangular Cooperation in a structured way;• Draft, review and edit concepts notes, knowledge products and presentations on the subject matter for internal and external purposes.Support to workshops and events:• Support the team in organizing webinars and online Communities of Practice;• Provide substantive, administrative and logistic support to regional and global events related to South-South Cooperation;The more specific focus will be decided in consultation with the intern taking into account his/her skills development interests.
Educational Requirements	Bachelor's
Desired Skills	Corporate Competencies: • Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards; • Demonstrates openness to change and ability to receive / integrate feedback; • Works collaboratively with team members by sharing information openly and displaying cultural awareness and sensitivity; • Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external partners; • Positive and results-oriented attitude. Technical/Functional Competencies/Skills: • Interest and motivation in working in an international organization; • Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation; • Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal oriented mind-set; • Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently; • Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities; • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; • Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view; • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude; • Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools; • Computer literate in standard software applications. Education: • Currently in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree (e.g. an area related to international development, social sciences, economics or law); or • Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree; or • Have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a master’s degree or equivalent studies. Experience: • Understanding of Development Effectiveness, South-South/Triangular Cooperation and/or Development Finance would be beneficial; • Africa experience or know-how is beneficial; • Computer literate in standard software applications; • Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the UN, and of UNDP in particular, and have a personal commitment to UNDP's Statement of Purpose and to the ideals of the UN Charter; and • Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Language: • Proficiency in English and working knowledge of French; • Knowledge of Portuguese or other UN languages would be an asset. Intern requirements: • Applicants should indicate which months they are available part and/or full time and when they complete their studies; • UNDP internship programme does not provide a salary or remuneration for the internship; • All the expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring Government or institution; • UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship; • The intern is responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed; • Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship; • The intern must provide proof of enrollment in health insurance plan; • Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity; • The Intern is expected to work full time but flexibility is allowed for his/her education programme; • The intern will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his/her own arrangements for internship, travel, VISA, accommodation etc.; • Additional information regarding the UNDP Internship Programme may be obtained at http://www.undp.org/internships.
Experience Requirements	0-1 year
How to apply	• To apply please use the following link:https://jobs.undp.org/cj_apply.cfm?cur_job_id=81461