Organization: UNDP – United Nations Development Programme
Location: Dhaka
Grade: Internship – Internship
Occupational Groups:
Monitoring and Evaluation
Project and Programme Management
Closing Date: 2024-10-23
Background
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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.
The UNDP Bangladesh will implement the Initiation Plan for Resilient, Sustainable, and Inclusive Development (IP-RSID) from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025. This plan aims to benefit the most vulnerable and marginalized populations in both rural and urban areas. Key outcomes include fostering a gender-responsive, cleaner, and more resilient environment, enhancing natural resources, promoting low-carbon development, and increasing resilience to climate change and disasters. The Initiation Plan will strengthen national capacity for managing climate-induced disaster risks through new programming opportunities. In addition, the IP commits to contribute to the Kigali amendment of reducing GHG and developing pathways for climate risk insurance, inclusive budgeting and financing for climate resilience, Islamic microfinance, and green Sukuk initiatives. Additionally, it will address solid waste management and strengthen disaster risk management and community resilience in Cox’s Bazar, particularly for host and Rohingya communities. Innovations will be fostered through the UNDP Accelerator Lab, which focuses on exploring the blue economy, promoting sustainable tourism, enhancing the informal economy, and leveraging island development experiences. The combined efforts aim to establish an integrated program for creating healthier ecosystems.
The Initiation Plan for Resilient, Sustainable, and Inclusive Development (IP-RSID) of UNDP Bangladesh is established with an aim to contribute to retaining development gain, protecting growth, and providing solutions for current and future development challenges in the country’s environment, climate change and disaster management. Due to the rapid changes in global and national geo-physical and socio-economic contexts, many associated risks are increasing, such as climate-induced disasters, pandemics, and humanitarian crises that trigger development challenges in many ways.
The IP provides support to the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) to manage the development impacts of disaster, climate change and emergency, mobilizes resources and implements innovative interventions, and advocates for partnerships and investment in the above-mentioned areas. Moreover, the IP is flexible, with a core team able to quickly expand when disasters and emergencies take place.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Project Manager, Intern-Programme Support will assist in delivering the following tasks:
Conduct research, analyze data to identify key insights and opportunities. Compile research findings into comprehensive reports. Present data in a clear and visually appealing manner.
Plan and design webinars, workshops and knowledge sharing sessions on a regular basis and that project results are showcased.
Collect information and assist in creating informative materials, such as brochures, social media contents.
Create engaging draft presentations for internal and external purposes. Collaborate with team members to ensure accurate representation of data.
Contribute to knowledge management by preparing briefing notes, meeting documentation, talking points, proposals to help advance the ongoing and upcoming initiatives.
Assist with administrative tasks, such as maintaining program records, managing email communications and scheduling meetings.
Attend relevant training sessions or workshops to enhance knowledge and skills.
Any other relevant task assigned by the supervisor.
Key Deliverables:
Reports covering the delivery of the responsibilities listed above.
Competencies
Functional Competencies:
Strong sense of collaborative work, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
Keen attention to detail.
Excellent analytical and research skills.
Interest in contemporary development issues in Bangladesh with some background in researching the region.
Communication:
Speaks and writes clearly, concisely and effectively;
Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication;
Tailors’ language, tone, style and format to match audience.
Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork:
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise.
Is willing to learn from others, places team agenda before personal agenda.
Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.
Planning & Organizing:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies.
Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required.
Allocates appropriate amount of time and resource for completing work.
Creativity:
Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas.
Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things.
Not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
Required Skills and Experience:
Enrollment in a graduate or postgraduate-level degree programme in Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, International Relations, Development Studies, Women and Gender, Environment, Ecological Anthropology/ B.Sc. Engineering in Chemical/Mechanical/ Computer or Environmental Science etc.;. Only those students who will return to their studies upon completion of their internship assignments are eligible. (Letter of enrollment from school will be requested from the selected applicants);
Outstanding academic credentials in the undergraduate level;
Fluent over communicating in both English and Bangla;
Good planning skills demonstrated through good time management, capacity to plan, and deliver tasks on time;
Willingness to participate in all aspects of INGO programme activities;
Strong computer skills, particularly of MS Word, and e-mail applications;
Application procedure:
The application should contain:
Brief Cover Letter (in English) stating interest in and qualifications for the post.
Current and complete CV in English.
Please group all your documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows to upload maximum one document.
Candidates who are selected for must submit the following documents:
Official letter from the University confirming enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme.
Proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the location in which the internship will be carried out. Selected intern must have medical and life insurance.
UNDP only accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months.
Working arrangements:
Interns may be given a stipend according to UNDP Internship Policy, if it is not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government foundation or scholarship programme. A stipend intended to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, such as meals and transportation at the duty station. The stipend will be paid on a monthly basis and part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly.
Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of the internship. UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship. Interns must provide proof of enrollment in health insurance plan.
Interns are expected to work full time, but flexibility is allowed for education programmes.
The intern is 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 post in UNDP during the period of the internship.
Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.
The purpose of the internship is not to lead to further employment with UNDP, but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.
The intern will be evaluated at the end of the contract.
Disclaimer
Important information for US Permanent Residents (‘Green Card’ holders)
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.
Applicant information about UNDP rosters
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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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.