Location:

Maseru, Lesotho
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

INTERN
Posted:

2 months ago
Category:

Administration, Democracy and Governance, Peace and Security
Deadline:

19/07/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB DETAILS:

Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

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.

Job Purpose and Organizational Context

CORPORATE BACKGROUND:

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction and climate change. We support countries’ efforts to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals, which will guide global development priorities through 2030. The key 2030 Agenda principle of leaving no one behind and stamping out inequality is at the core of everything we do.

UNDP focuses on helping countries build and share solutions in three main areas:

Programme priority one: Good governance, accountability, and improved service delivery
Programme priority two: Climate action, disaster resilience and environmental sustainability
Programme priority three: Inclusive green, resilient and sustainable economic growth

In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Governance Specialist t, the intern will assist the unit, based on an agreed work plan, tasks and achievements by performing the activities narrated below for the duration of the internship: – The intern will support in the following two areas by focusing on the achievement of the following results;
1. Support on Human Rights Initiatives
2. Support on technical Assistance for Legal Environment Assessment
3. Support Country office on Social and Environmental Assessment

Supports on on-going collaborations with national and international stakeholders to promote Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) initiatives in Lesotho.
Assists in the design, implementation, and monitoring of programs aimed at advancing WPS
Support country office programme with Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA)
Assists in providing ongoing support to the Ministry of Public Service in organizing and conducting trainings on Human Rights, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
Act as a liaison between the Unit heads and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and synergy in activities of Human Rights
Supports the SES team to do an assessment of all the Projects on social and environmental Impact Assessment and establish a Public Response mechanism

Competencies

Core Competencies

Achieve Result: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline;
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements;
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback;
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible;
Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident;
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships:
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:

currently in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree; 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.

Field of study: A degree in Law, Human Rights, Public Policy, or a related field or equivalent

Experience:

Not required

Disclaimer

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Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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ABSTRACT:

United Nations Development Programme Intern – Governance and Peacebuilding Unit Lesotho UNDP Jobs 2024

United Nations Development Programme looking for “Intern – Governance and Peacebuilding Unit”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 19-Jul-24.

The United Nations Development Programme has published a job vacancy announcement on 12/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Intern – Governance and Peacebuilding Unit to be based in Maseru , Lesotho. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org

Company Name: United Nations Development Programme

Job Title: Intern – Governance and Peacebuilding Unit

Duty Station: Maseru , Lesotho

Country: Lesotho

Application Deadline: 19-Jul-24

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