Knowledge Management Home-based Internship Opportunity at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Finance December 11, 2023

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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.

Knowledge Management Home-based Internship Opportunity at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Background

BPPS is leading the collaborative processes of policy development, applied research and programmes for Landlocked Developing Countries, and Small Island Developing States on ensuring macro-micro policy linkages of UNDP’s work on sustainable development. Work will cover the 32 LLDCs and 39 SIDS, with their own unique development challenges. This includes, in particular, follow-up to the Vienna Programme of Action for LLDCs and the Samoa Pathway for SIDS, and work with teams across UNDP’s Regional Hubs, COs and Global Policy Centres, development of substantive approaches, products and tools to support policy and programming services to UNDP Country Offices.

Furthermore, BPPS will lead interactions with Permanent Missions to disseminate UNDP’s policy and programmatic offers, in close collaboration with the Regional Bureaux and BERA, gauging the interest and expanding strategic partnerships among Member States.

The Samoa Pathway for SIDS (2014-2024) and the Vienna Action Plan for LLDCs (2014-2024) come to an end in 2024. The processes of formulating the new 10-year plans of action for SIDS and LLDCS have already started. They will culminate with the SIDS4 conference in Antigua and Barbuda (May 2024) and the LLDC3 conference in Rwanda (June 2024).

Duties and Responsibilities

Working under the guidance of the Senior Advisor on LDCS, LLDCs and SIDS, the intern will provide research support for the preparation of inputs towards the knowledge products to be released during SIDS4 and LLDC3, in particular:

Support the compilation of existing knowledge products on best practices from UNDP projects addressing challenges specific to SIDS and LLDCs
Support the organization of high-level events in the lead-up to SIDS4 and LLDC3
Support to the preparation of inputs to UNDP messaging for SIDS4 and LLDC3
Support the preparation of inputs for side events during SIDS4 and LLDC3

Competencies

Required Competencies

Strong research, analytical, writing and editing skills, with track record in producing development research, articles and other material in English;
Strong interest in, and knowledge of, global development and the work of international organisations;
Demonstrated understanding of international development issues, including in the area if Agenda 2030 and SDGS
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals as a Team Player;
Good organizational and time management skills, attention to detail and proven ability to work independently under tight deadlines;
Capacity to work in a multicultural environment;
Able to work independently with minimum supervision;
Good social media skills;
Strong verbal and writing communications skills in English.

Advantageous Competencies

Knowledge of the UN/UNDP and commitment to UN mission and UNDP mandate is desirable;
Previous organisational experience or working experience in a developing country is desirable.

Required Skills and Experience

Education and Eligibility

Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

Currently enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. Program in Communication, Public policy, or Social sciences;
Candidates who have graduated with a Master’s or PhD level programme in Communication, Public policy, or Social sciences and must start the internship within one year of the graduation date.

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