UNDP · 1 hour ago
Policy and Advocacy Intern – Climate and Security Risk (Remote/office based)
United States
Internship
Remote
InternUNDP is the United Nations Development Programme, focusing on climate change and security risks. The intern will assist in policy and advocacy work, conduct research, and support data analytics related to climate, peace, and security.
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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)
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
Demonstrated interest and motivation in the field of development
Cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Strong electronic communication skills including writing, summarizing and editing short items
Skilled working with data management and analysis
Exemplary planning and organizational skills with a high degree of detail orientation
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
Attention to detail is crucial
Responsible, responsive and enthusiastic
Benefits
UNDP interns are eligible to receive a monthly stipend, with the rate that varies depending on the duty location.
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.
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.
Company
UNDP
UNDP is an active United Nations program that focuses on poverty eradication, crisis prevention, and social development.
Founded in 1974
10001+ employees
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