Work Location

In person, Lusaka, Zambia

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (UN RCO) in Zambia provides inter-agency coordination support to the UN Country Team and its various sub-groups. The support includes leadership and coordination in strategic planning, programme and operations management, policy guidance, as well as knowledge management, advocacy and communications, all seeking to enhance UN coherence and improve overall programme impact to better achieve results. The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Zambia, under the leadership of the Resident Coordinator, is in a crucial moment of implementing its United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023-2027, which guides the partnership between the Government of the Republic of Zambia and the United Nations System in Zambia for 05 years. The UNSDCF 2023-2027 is fully aligned with Zambia’s 8th National Development Plan (8NDP) and the Agenda 2030 to support the country achieving the SDGs. The position is in the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (UN RCO) in Lusaka, Zambia. The Internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week under the supervision of the Head of Office in the UNRCO, and will assist the office in Programme work related to Sustainable Development and support to the UNSDCF 2023-2027 implementation and coordination. Responsibilities • Support documentary research, data recording and editing, policy analysis, and synthesis. • Support in drafting relevant documents and organizing relevant activities, targeting the mobilization of stakeholders from different sectors towards their engagement on the SDGs. • Contribute to the implementation of stakeholder engagement strategies and plans, including compiling and summarizing inputs from online consultations, drafting reports and outreach materials. • Support the preparation of papers, reports or other content formats related to the SDGs, including in connection with international Conferences, as much as possible using innovative approaches. • Support monitoring of the national progress on Sustainable Development Goals, as much as possible using innovative approaches. • Support coordination functions of the RCO, as needed, including related to the Joint UN Programmes. • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Preferred studies: Holder of a bachelor’s degree in Sustainable development, Innovation, Economics or related fields. – Ability to work independently and as part of a team. – Be result-oriented, with the ability to meet deadlines. – Good interpersonal skills and a personal commitment to the Principles and Values of the United Nations Charter. – Good communication skills, including the ability to draft documents in a clear and concise manner. – Creativity, knowledgeable and with personal interest in new technologies and tools. – No prior professional experience is required, although any experience of relevance will be an advantage. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme, although any professional experience in the relevant areas for this internship are an asset. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Fluency in English language is required for this internship. Knowledge of another UN language would be desirable.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.