United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) · 14 hours ago
Project Management Support - Intern
New York, United States
Internship
Onsite
InternThe United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is dedicated to fostering strategic partnerships for sustainable development. The intern will assist in the compilation of proposal submissions for Japan-funded projects and provide analytical support, while also engaging in partnership activities with the Japanese private sector.
International Trade & Development
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
Qualification
Required
Education: Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following 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
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
Energetic self-starter with multi-tasking abilities and discipline with deadlines
Ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views
Ability to work with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, and Zoom
Prior experience in government, think tanks, international organizations, or policy research institutions is a strong asset
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
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
Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage
Benefits
Interns may be given a modest monthly stipend according to the UNDP Internship Policies to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, such as meals and transportation at the duty station, if not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation or scholarship programme.
Where an intern is financially supported by an institution, government or third party, UNDP will, subject to the rules of such institution, government or a third party, pay the intern the difference, if any, between the external financial support provided and the applicable UNDP stipend.
Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of the internship.
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 intern will be evaluated at the end of the contract and due recognition of work will be issued in writing.
Company
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN's global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.
1001-5000 employees
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