UNDP Careers · 3 hours ago
Policy and Advocacy Intern – Climate and Security Risk (Remote/office based)
United States
Internship
Remote
InternUNDP is the largest implementer of climate change mitigation and adaptation and the largest conflict prevention and peacebuilding portfolio in the UN system. They are seeking a Policy and Advocacy Intern to assist with policy and advocacy work related to climate security risks, support data analysis, and help with communications materials and event logistics.
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
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
Commitment to UNDP's mission, vision and values
Cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and the UNDP Statement of Purpose
Demonstrated interest and motivation in the field of development
A desire to work with people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds
Exemplary planning and organizational skills with a high degree of detail orientation
Strong electronic communication skills including writing, summarizing and editing short items
Skilled working with data management and analysis
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
Attention to detail is crucial
Ability to work independently
Responsible, responsive and enthusiastic
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. Knowledge of another UN language would be an asset
Preferred
Experience of working in a field office is desirable
Experience working with data visualization tools (for example, Microsoft Power BI) a plus
Benefits
The intern must provide proof of enrolment in a health insurance plan.
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
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