Duties and Responsibilities

Working on a day-to-day basis and under the overall supervision and guidance of the Policy Specialist, Results Based Management, the intern will focus on the following:

1. Coordinating the Engagement Plan

The consultant will be required to coordinate the roll out of the engagement plan. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Monitoring and developing the work plan,
• Arranging workshops and online meetings,

• Carry out surveys and interviews around the effectiveness and appropriateness of the engagement plan,
• Make recommendations to changes in the engagement approach based upon the analysis.

1. Developing Digital Material

The consultant will be required to deliver digitally engaging materials to support the implementation of the engagement plan. These include but are not limited to:

• PowerPoint slide decks,

• Images and short videos,
• SharePoint and website design,
• Podcasts.

1. Developing Content

The consultant will be required to draft content based in line with the engagement plan. This includes but is not limited to:

• Blogs,
• Person profiles,

• Reports,
• Social media content ie: twitter feeds etc.

Competencies

• Excellent IT skills and quantitative analysis skills
• Strong research and writing skills, as well as strong analytical aptitude and strong communication skills;

• Ability to manage workload with minimum supervision and collaborate with a wide range of colleagues while meeting deadlines;
• Excellent interpersonal skills: being able to listen and collaborate with a wide range of players, being able to work independently, being pro-active and taking initiative;
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team;

Personal Competencies:

• Commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
• Sensitivity to cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age differences;
• Highest standards of integrity and discretion.

Required Skills and Experience

Qualifications:

Candidate must be enrolled in a degree programme in a development related field such as economics, public administration, public policy or international relations/international development studies.

Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

1. Be enrolled in a post graduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher);
2. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as a bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
3. Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.

Language:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English – competency in other UN language(s), especially French and/or Spanish, is a strong asset.