United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) · 6 hours ago
Policy and Advocacy Intern – Climate and Security Risk (Remote/office based)
United States
Internship
Remote
InternThe United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is focused on addressing climate-related security risks through innovative approaches to promote climate action and sustaining peace. The intern will assist with policy and advocacy work, data collection, analysis, and support for various communications and administrative tasks.
International Trade & Development
Responsibilities
Assisting with policy and advocacy work, including collecting data from projects, drafting, formatting, and proofing communications materials, success stories and event invitations
Support the collection of information related to policy and programme support, analyse the information and develop a short compendium of good programming and policy practices in climate, peace and security
Assist in other basic research i.e., collecting, analyzing and presenting statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources
Support data analytics visualizations and prepare infographics/factsheets
Drafting posts to promote events, publications, and content featured on UNDP’s social media accounts
Assist in administrative and substantive support to meetings and events, preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics etc
Support other/ad hoc activities as seen relevant and needed
Qualification
Required
Experience in conflict prevention/peacebuilding, climate change, climate security and/or related areas
Demonstrable understanding of issues related to international development, climate change, security, peacebuilding and/or resilience
Demonstrable excellent written and communication skills
Ability to take initiative, work independently, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a part of a team, sharing information and coordinating efforts within the team
Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or
Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation
Proficient in written and spoken English
Preferred
Experience of working in a field office is desirable
Experience working with data visualization tools (for example, Microsoft Power BI) a plus
Knowledge of another UN language would be an asset
Benefits
UNDP accepts no responsibility for the medical and life insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship. The Intern must provide proof of enrolment in a health insurance plan.
Any further costs associated with the internship must be borne by the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or by the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his or her arrangements for travel, accommodation and other costs.
Interns will need to use their own laptop/notebook. A workstation with wireless internet access will be provided at the Centre’s facilities and supervisory support provided by the Centre staff.
Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.
Company
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN's global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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