UNDP in the Arab States region · 1 day ago
Policy and Advocacy Intern – Climate and Security Risk (Remote/office based)
United States
Internship
Remote
InternUNDP in the Arab States region is focused on addressing climate-related security risks and promoting peace. The Policy and Advocacy Intern will assist in various tasks related to policy and advocacy work, support data collection and analysis, and contribute to communications efforts.
International Affairs
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
Bachelor's Degree
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
Knowledge of another UN language would be an asset
Experience working with data visualization tools (for example, Microsoft Power BI) a plus
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.
Company
UNDP in the Arab States region
The United Nations Development Programme works in nearly 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion.
Founded in 1965
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kentaro Yamashita
Partnerships Specialist
Muni Ahlawat
Regional Partnership Advisor
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