Location:

United States
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

INTERN
Posted:

3 months ago
Category:

Administration
Deadline:

05/07/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB DETAILS:

United Nations Development Programme Jobs 2024 – United States International Jobs. United Nations Development Programme looking for “ UNSGSA Intern”. Applicants must be enrolled for a Master’s degree may apply on or before 05-Jul-24.

United Nations Development Programme UNSGSA Intern Jobs 2024

The United Nations Development Programme has published a job vacancy announcement on 24/06/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of UNSGSA Intern to be based in , United States.

Company Name: United Nations Development Programme

Job Title: UNSGSA Intern

Duty Station: , United States

Country: United States

Application Deadline: 05-Jul-24

Responsibilities:

The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities:

No	Duties and responsibilities	% of time
Assist the team in planning and implementing the high-level advocacy initiatives led by H.M. Queen Maxima in her role as the UNSGSA. Support Office management and daily operations.
1	Program support for the Office of the UNSGSA: Draft timely and high-quality background papers, briefing notes, talking points, and analysis for the Office of the UNSGSA on issues related to financial inclusion for positive development outcomes. Provide research and analytical support on topics relevant to financial inclusion and financial health. Support the Office in the organization of UNSGSA high-level meetings with Governments, UN entities, intergovernmental organizations and other key partners. Attend relevant UN meetings to follow relevant global policy dialogue efforts. Support the coordination of meetings with key stakeholders, preparing meeting notes/takeaways, and correspondence.	50%
2	Office management and operations Provide general office logistical and administrative support to high-level meetings and advocacy activities organized by the UNSGSA’s office. Provide administrative support for accurate office documentation, communications and daily operational matters. Support the organization of high-level events. Assist in various aspects of event planning, logistics, coordination, and event execution. Help with stakeholder outreach, including Member States, UN agencies, development partners and others. Support other ad hoc activities as needed.	50%

Requirements:

Other competencies and attitude:

Experience organizing large scale events in a corporate, international, or academic setting.
Experience producing analytical work related to international development, financial sector development, enabling environment for business, and related topics. Demonstrated experience with qualitative and quantitative economic analysis.
Excellent research and analytical skills.
Strong drafting and written and verbal communication skills in English.
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
Strong computer literacy in standard software applications (MS Office Suite) and data analysis (Excel and related data management software).
Capacity to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines even in imperfect conditions and thrive as part of a small and fast-moving team.
Success working independently and as a member of a team, and with partners in other time zones and from diverse and multi-cultural contexts.
Displays the highest standards of confidentiality, discretion and integrity.
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
Interest working for an international institution and in the financial inclusion sector.

Required Skills and Experience

Eligibility (Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements):

currently enrolled in a Master’s degree; or
have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a Master’s degree or equivalent studies.

Field of study: International Relations, Economics, Finance, Political Science, International Development, Business Management, or equivalent.

Experience:

Knowledge in international relations and international development, financial inclusion, and multilateral organizations.
Prior relevant work experience is desirable, particularly in financial inclusion and international development policy.
Experience working with high-level stakeholders, such as government officials and representatives from international organizations, is an asset.

Language skills: