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UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  With presence in 170 countries and territories, UNDP endeavors to help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress. UNDP personnel are united by a common purpose: to help countries and communities across the world pursue peaceful, prosperous lives, lived in harmony with the planet.

In alignment with the People for 2030 and the People Development Strategy, the Talent Development Unit (TDU) at Office of Human Resources (OHR) part of the Bureau for Management Services (BMS), is committed to further strengthening an impactful people development experience by creating ample opportunities and incentives for personnel to learn and upskill so that they can do their best work in their current roles and grow in their careers and strengthening the culture of learning and growth in UNDP

In this regard, BMS/OHR/TDU is seeking in-person People Development interns to support the implementation of the People for 2030 Strategy, and the People Development Strategy (2024-25). 

This is a generic job vacancy: We are looking for People Development interns with experience and knowledge in at least one of following areas of:  Onboarding and People Management Development, Leadership Development, Capability Development, Career Development, Data and Knowledge Management, Evaluation, and/or Communication. 

Stipend: UNDP interns are provided a monthly stipend to cover costs associated to the internship. The stipend amount varies from duty station to duty station. The amount can also vary depending on if a selected candidate receives financial support from a nominating institution, related institution, or government. For Copenhagen, this stipend is an equivalent of $1000 per month (exact amount to be confirmed).

Starting Date of the Internship – Selected candidate(s) will be expected to start their internship in February/March 2025 or 1 July 2025, depending on the selected candidates’ choice and UNDP’s needs.

As a full member of the TDU team, the intern will:

• Participate in in-house training opportunities as applicable.
• Learn the structure, mechanisms, policies and practice areas of UNDP.
• Participate in dedicated trainings and UNDP online learning tools.
• Strengthen effective communication skills.
• Participate in working groups.   
• Network with approximately 2000 personnel from 11 UN organizations and programmes at UN City.
• benefit from a full gym memership for free

Duties and Responsibilities

We are recruiting for the following positions. Applicants are invited to select up to two positions of interest and will be shortlisted and selected to each position based on demonstrated skills and experience:

• Onboarding & People Management intern
• Leadership Development Intern
• Capability Development intern
• Career Development Intern
• Communication Intern

Communications

• Create and update communication materials such as graphics/videos/presentations for talent development programmes and social media outreach.
• Maintain internal website information on talent development programmes and events.
• Support the creation of Podcasts on UNDP’s talents (recording interviews and editing content).
• Assist in creation and delivery of webinars using technology e.g. Zoom/ MS TEAMS.

Programme Management, Design, and Delivery

• Assist in tasks related to programme management including enrollment, reporting, tracking, and responding to learning queries.
• Assist the team in the design and execution of capacity gap or learning needs analysis organization process flow and data analysis.
• Incorporate adult learning theory, visual design principles and accessibility guidelines to design and develop interactive eLearning modules/online training materials.
• Assess and curate talent development content on various platforms (e.g. Coursera, LinkedIn Learning.).
• Conduct research on topics related to talent and organizational development e.g. identify suitable digital learning technologies, platforms, and tools (artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality).

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Support in the monitoring and evaluation of learning interventions using tools such as: MS Forms for surveys, and Excel for creating evaluation documents.
• Assist in developing high quality and interactive dashboards in Power BI.

Knowledge Management

• Update and maintain the Talent Development Hub using SharePoint, Stream, SharePoint List.
• Provide automatic solutions by using Power Automate and Power APPs.

Competencies

Required Competencies

• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
• Excellent problem-solving skills

Desired Skills

• Strong IT skills and excellent knowledge of office software packages (e.g. Microsoft Office suite: PPT, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Streams, Forms, SharePoint, Power BI, Power Automate, Power APPs).
• Language skills: Fluency in English required. Good working knowledge of French and/or Spanish an asset.
• Knowledge of software design (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Illustrator InDesign) is an asset.

Required Skills and Experience

Eligibility Criteria

Please ensure you are eligible for this internship by reviewing the detailed eligibility criteria before applying.

Interns are selected on a competitive basis. Applicants to UNDP’s internships must meet one of the following academic requirements:

(a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);

(b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);

(c) 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.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks

Some intrenship conditions:

• Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed
• Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any posts in UNDP during the period of the internship.
• Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan.
• Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.
• Interns are expected to work full-time but flexibility is allowed for education programmes.

Background

UNDP’s Istanbul Regional Hub (IRH) is an advisory hub for the Europe and CIS region, tasked with providing policy and programmatic support to UNDP’s development activities. The IRH works towards increasing the impact of UNDP’s activities by assisting Country Offices in developing country-level initiatives through advisory services and technical support and by implementing regional-level projects in partnership with a wide range of partners. Under the leadership of the Hub Manager, the IRH employs a multi-disciplinary team of specialists, advisors, project managers, operations, and programme support staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

The purpose of this internship is to provide an opportunity for graduate-level students to enhance their educational experience through practical work. The selected candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Assisting with Procurement Processes: Support the procurement team by following established procedures and guidelines.
• Supplier Communication: Liaise with designated suppliers to ensure timely and accurate procurement.
• Documentation and Categorization: Create and maintain organized records for all procurement submissions.
• Digital Record Management: Organize and maintain digital records related to procurement activities.
• Office Support: Contribute to daily office duties and tasks as needed.
• Additional Activities: Provide support for any other procurement-related activities as assigned.

The intern will gain practical experience in procurement and administrative procedures within an international organization.

Competencies

• Team-player
• Good Planning and Coordination Skills: Ability to plan and coordinate tasks effectively.
• Ability to Work Under Pressure: Maintain performance under stress.
• Attention to Critical Details: Ensure accuracy and thoroughness in tasks.
• Ability to Review Data and Identify Discrepancies: Spot and correct errors in data.
• Strong Client Orientation: Focus on meeting the needs of clients.
• Good Communication Skills: Effectively convey information.
• Cultural Sensitivity and Adaptability: Respect and adapt to diverse cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age backgrounds.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications/Education:

Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

1. be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
2. be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
3. have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) in a degree programme in a relevant discipline (Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration, Social Sciences) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.

Experience:

• Working experience in procurement and/or finance is an asset but not required.
• Proficient with managing Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, databases and any ERP systems.
• A desire to work with and gain the confidence and respect of people with different language, national, and cultural backgrounds.

The Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy (BERA) is responsible for positioning UNDP as the world’s leading global development agency, promoting its global authority and thought leadership on sustainable development and the interconnected issues of poverty, inequality, and climate change. BERA leads and supports UNDP in building and nurturing strategic relationships and alliances essential to achieving its mission. Creating strong political and financial backing for UNDP by providing partners and supporters with a clear understanding of what UNDP does and how our mission, capabilities and flagship services relate to them. The Bureau leads UNDP’s work on innovative and diversified partnerships and ways of financing the Decade of Action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. It is also responsible for global campaigns on critical development issues, which aim to inform government policies and build partnerships around high-impact solutions. BERA coordinates and sets corporate standards across the functions of partnerships, marketing and communications within UNDP and leads on internal communications.

The Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy is positioned around three service lines; Public Partnership; Advocacy, Marketing and Communications; and Private and Finance Partners, all working in close collaboration and coordination under the guidance of the Directorate and with the support of the Management Support Unit and Strategic Analysis and Engagement team.

The Innovative Digital Partnerships (IDP) Unit within the Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy (BERA) of UNDP is pleased to announce the creation of multiple internship opportunities to support the new and ongoing activities related to partnership with Samsung Mobile. Since 2019, Samsung and The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have been collaborating on advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the Samsung Global Goals app and the Generation17 initiative.

UNDP and Samsung have co-designed, launched, and implemented initiatives related to the SDGs with a particular focus on Youth Empowerment and Education using digital technologies. In August 2019, the Samsung Global Goals App was launched in 2 languages, subsequently expanding to more than 80 languages and countries today. The Samsung Global Goals app offers mobile phone users the opportunity to familiarize themselves with all 17 SDGs and their impact on communities worldwide. Through the app, users actively contribute to the achievement of these Global Goals by learning about each goal and making direct donations to UNDP to support its ongoing development work. With the app now installed on approximately 300 million Samsung devices globally it has significantly expanded UNDP’s global outreach. In 2020, Generation17 was born. It is an initiative that leverages the collective power of Samsung and UNDP to amplify the voices of young people, inspire change, and pave the way for a better future for us all. Combining UNDP’s youth and policy expertise with Samsung’s global scale and Galaxy technology, Generation17 aims to empower young leaders worldwide by providing mentorship, networking opportunities and technology, so they can mobilize their communities for the Global Goals.

BERA is looking for a reliable, motivated student or recent graduate to join our team in the near term, who is available to work approximately 20 hours per week for the next 8-10 weeks.

The intern must be a resourceful self-starter who thrives in a rapidly evolving context and will be able to work effectively in a demanding work environment. He/she will possess excellent attention to detail, follow through, and demonstrate advanced writing skills. Candidates with a strong interest and/or experience in communication, and who have advanced communication skills in Spanish, and/or French are preferred.