UNDP Careers · 12 hours ago
Project Management Support - Intern
New York, United States
Internship
Onsite
InternUNDP is responsible for external relations and advocacy functions, and they are seeking an intern to assist in the Japan Unit. The intern will support the compilation of project proposals, conduct policy analysis, and assist in maintaining databases related to Japan-funded projects.
International Affairs
Responsibilities
Assist in screening, consolidation, and quality control of project proposals submitted by UNDP Regional Bureaux and Country Offices for Japan-funded projects
Support preparation, review, and tracking of official submissions to the Government of Japan, including: Project proposals and revisions, Financial Agreements, refund documentation, and confirmation of receipts, Progress, final, and financial reports
Assist in internal coordination with BERA, BPPS, BMS, and Regional Bureaux on Japan-funded projects
Conduct policy and funding analysis on Japan’s ODA instruments, with particular attention to: Japan-funded projects, Alignment with Japan’s foreign, economic security, and sustainability priorities
Prepare briefing notes, analytical memos, and background papers for internal use and senior-level engagement with Japanese counterparts
Support research and stakeholder mapping of Japanese private sector actors relevant to UNDP programmes, including: Sustainable supply chains, Climate, GX, and responsible business practices, Innovation and technology partnerships
Assist in preparing materials related to procurement engagement, public–private partnerships, and corporate outreach, including presentations and briefing notes
Maintain and update databases on Japan-funded projects (JSB / Grant Assistance)
Support preparation of data-driven visual materials (PowerPoint / Excel / Power BI) for donor reporting and internal decision-making
Assist in drafting and translating (EN/JP) official correspondence, briefs, and communication materials related to Japan partnerships
Analytical notes and briefing materials on Japan Supplementary Budget, Grant Assistance, and private sector engagement prepared
High-quality policy-oriented background notes supporting senior-level engagement with the Government of Japan
Consolidated and well-documented submissions to the Government of Japan completed in a timely manner
Data visualization and donor-facing materials on Japan-funded portfolios produced
Qualification
Required
Education: Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: 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
Fluency in English and Japanese (both written and oral)
Strong policy research, drafting, and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information for senior audiences
Ability to work with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, and Zoom
Preferred
Candidate is also preferred to have been enrolled in a Master's level program in international affairs, development, public policy, economics, business administration or related fields
Background or knowledge of SDG implementation and ESG frameworks is highly desirable
Prior exposure to government institutions, economic diplomacy, or international negotiations is a strong asset
Experience related to trade, economic security, sustainability policy, or private sector engagement is highly desirable
Experience with online analytical tools, including Microsoft Power BI is desirable
Benefits
Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of the internship.
All other expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring Government, or institution.
Company
UNDP Careers
UNDP’s mission is an ambitious one: to lead the United Nations in its fight for a world without poverty, in which women are empowered, inequality is addressed and the planet is protected.
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