Job Description

Background:

Present in 166 countries and territories, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) supports governments in developing strong policies, institutions and partnerships to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals. It does so in part through its comprehensive knowledge network, which includes expert practitioners that provide focused advice and support in strategic policy areas.

Drawing on the comparative advantages of UNDP in strengthening country capacities to manage and coordinate development cooperation, the team is situated in BERA and supports the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation, as part of the OECD-UNDP Joint Support Team.

UNDP’s work in this area is guided by principles of effective development cooperation and supports global policy dialogue and mutual learning on effective development cooperation, helping increase the availability of transparent data on development cooperation, while supporting countries in implementing and monitoring the effective development cooperation principles. In addition, cultivating networks of partners and development practitioners is another key element of UNDP’s support to the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation.

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.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Partnerships and Advocacy Specialist and working day-to-day reporting to various team members leading on different substantive issues, the interns will focus on the following:

Policy Analysis and Secretariat Support (20%):

• Under the direct supervision of senior team members, provide specific support to activities of the2023-2026 Work Programme, including the recently adopted 2030 Pact for Effective Development Co-operation, as part of the OECD-UNDP Joint Support Team including research trends in development effectiveness / co-operation and identify linkages / key areas of support for UNDP's work in advancing the global development effectiveness agenda for 100 countries; and
• Under the direct supervision of senior team members, contribute to policy research and development of policy / practice products such as issue briefs, discussions papers, country stories, blog posts and practice notes, as well as support related to the Global Partnership monitoring exercise and the 2023-2026Progress Report
• Under the direct supervision of senior team members, support the completion of the 4th GPEDC monitoring exercise including, drafting communications to, and supporting meetings with, participating governments as well as providing administrative and analytical support to the JST’s follow-up with partner country governments.

Communications and Advocacy (40%):

• Support implementation of the 2023 GPEDC 2023-2026 Communication and Outreach Plan, now in its final year, including drafting of newsletters, stories of progress, key messages, talking points, social media content, updating the official Trello board, especially in the lead up to the 4th High-Level Meeting of the Global Partnership
• Supporting the team and working with a developer to keep GPEDC’s new website fully updated as well as help with managing the data visualization platform and act as the day-to-day focal point for the current Global Dashboard on monitoring
• Responsible for drafting and publishing on GPEDC’s official social media platforms (Twitter and LinkedIn) and updating the GPEDC official Trello Board

Events Liaison (40%)

• Provide logistical support to annual events organized under the auspices of the Global Partnership, including international workshops, side events, webinars and Steering Committee meetings, especially any potential engagement as part of the 2030 Pact for Effective Development Co-operation, the road to the 4th High-Level Meeting and additional events led by GPEDC members.
• Assist in developing, launching and managing an online virtual engagement platform for the 4th High-Level Meeting, ensuring the platform is interactive and engages global development co-operation stakeholders
• Responsible for drafting communication with multiple partners including OECD and GPEDC Steering Committee members, particularly the partner countries.
  

Competencies
Excellent organizational, event planning, and time management skills, attention to detail and proven ability to work independently with multiple partners, and with limited supervision and under tight deadlines;

• Proven research and writing skills, with track record in producing development research and other materials;
• Strong service and team-work orientation; evident cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a fast-paced multi-national environment;
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to learning; and
• Commitment to UNDP vision, mission, and values and knowledge of UN work environment an advantage.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Candidate must be enrolled in a degree programme in a development related field such as economics, public administration, public policy or international relations/international development studies.

• Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a post graduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher);

• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as a bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
• Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.

Experience:

• Previous experience in research and policy development, communications, advocacy, large-scale event planning is an asset, and experience in developing countries is desirable.
• Knowledge of, or direct experience working with effective development co-operation issues, is an asset.

Disclaimer
Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)

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Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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