Digital Transformation Internship null

Your role

Interns will support UNDP's work in any of the following workstreams listed below. Please indicate in your application which workstream (maximum 3) you have the most experience and interest in.

Digital Transformation: Inclusive Digital Ecosystems

• Support the shaping of local digital ecosystems, to ensure a rights-based and inclusive approach to digital development within and beyond countries.
• Support the implementation of inclusive, equitable, and secure digital & data public infrastructure through the whole-of-society transformation approach to tech layers including the systemic role of digital public goods, robust accountabilities in the governance frameworks around digital public goods, and the community engagement to catalyzing innovation and safeguards of the digital public infrastructures.
• Support in primary research and/or content review on digital topics such as inclusive connectivity, digital inclusion, ethical technology, etc.
• Knowledge management by collecting and disseminating digital-related thought pieces produced across the organization.
• Internal coordination on thought leadership work with other UNDP units, and provide substantive inputs as appropriate.
• Support advocacy by developing digestible content in support of social media assets, blogs, talking points, briefing notes, etc., in close collaboration with the comms team.

Digital Transformation: Country Office Support & Capacity Building

• Support in the assessment of countries’ digital readiness, project management, and operations implementation.
• Assist Country Offices with tasks related to the development of national data strategies and data governance frameworks, including project management and operational implementation.
• Facilitate the work of making digital and data capacity-building resources more accessible and usable for governments.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of tools, products, and solutions to empower governments to implement practical initiatives that are inclusive of the whole society.
• Provide support for Country Offices that request partnership-related services.
• Aid in the development and delivery of a digital-skills programme for all UNDP personnel.
• Design and deliver webinar ‘masterclasses’ on digital and data skills to expose UNDP personnel to new thinking and knowledge.

Digital Transformation: UNDP Digital Strategy Development & Implementation

• Support the global positioning of UNDP’s thought and practice leadership, including its engagement in various alliances and networks, by conducting research on key digital topics, analyzing information, and synthesizing it into a clear summary for Chief Digital Officer and other UNDP senior leadership.
• Support the management, coordination, and content maintenance of UNDP’s digital guides webpage together with relevant stakeholders across UNDP.
• Contribute to the design of UNDP’s digital capacity footprint and support parts of the subsequent implementation, with emphasis on HR aspects, such as job descriptions; org model / operating model considerations, and business processes.
• Provide front-office support to the Chief Digital Officer and his Special Assistant through strategic management of the Chief Digital Officer’s internal and external engagements; Support the drafting of speeches and briefs on UNDP’s digital support to governments for the Chief Digital Officer as necessary.
• Analyze the progress of UNDP’s Digital Strategy implementation through rigorous analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, evaluate monitoring and reporting processes within the Chief Digital Office, and propose improvements in their design and implementation processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Business Operations (People Operations & Procurement)

• Assist the Operations Unit in completing Procurement and Recruitment exercises while tracking its progress.
• Support the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the Procurement Plans; monitor progress and make suggestions for overcoming bottlenecks.
• Assist the Operations and Programme Units in the organization of meetings, workshops, travel, and other such events.
• Assist the Chief Digital Office team in ensuring compliance with Procurement and Recruitment policies.
• Draft and update the team’s best practices to develop and drive new projects for the improvement of operations.

Communications

• Support the communications team with planning and producing compelling content for communications channels like social media, newsletters, blogs, and internal UNDP platforms.
• Support with research and mapping of key media outlets, influential potential content partners, and trending topics in digital & technology.
• Support with the organization of webinars and events.
• Provide note-taking and assistance with capturing lessons learned to inform the development of templates, guides, and Standard Operating Procedures on good communication practices.

Thought Leadership, Engagement, and Partnerships

• Research potential new partners including technology companies, foundations, non-profits, alliances, etc., and help identify new opportunities and areas of collaboration.
• Support outreach to and engagement of partners, and subsequent partnership development, including drafting concept notes, proposals, pitch decks, project documents, memorandum of understanding (MoU), outreach materials, and other documents.
• Support engagement in global, multilateral, and UN interagency processes, including through drafting statements and speeches, attending meetings at the UN, and helping to organize meetings and events.
• Support UNDP positioning and thought leadership on digital, including through conducting research, compiling information on, and analyzing key technology and digital issues, particularly related to digital development, transformation, and capacity-building.

Product Design, Build, and Management (including AI tools)

• Support the design of digital products such as apps, platforms, web apps, and AI tools to enable UNDP's work in countries, working with ‘client’ teams to define success and product requirements.
• Support the scoping and proposal writing for new digital products for UNDP thematic teams.
• Support the building of digital products, including working with software developers, client teams, and product managers.
• Assist with contract development and invoicing of product development work.
• Conduct user testing and improvement of digital products.
• Support the implementation of digital products in countries, working with local implementation teams and UNDP thematic teams to ensure quality delivery and outcomes.

About you

Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (undergraduate; minimumbachelor’s level or equivalent); or
• Have graduated with a university degree (first university degree, or second university degree or equivalent, or higher) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
• Interest/Experience in one of the workstream areas is desirable.

Competencies

• Achieve Results: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
• Think Innovatively: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is a pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
• Learn Continuously: Open-minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
• Adapt with Agility: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
• Act with Determination:   Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in the face of adversity, confident
• Engage and Partner: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
• Database management skills.
• Detail-oriented, preferably with previous administrative and office management experience.
• Eager to learn new things and gradually adapt the theory into practical work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to deliver in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, mixing long-term projects with the urgency of immediate demands.
• Ability to collaborate with and achieve actionable results
• Excellent ability to multi-task in a high-demand and fast-paced work context
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude 

Benefits

Full-time employees receive the following benefits:

• Settling-In Grant
• Danger Pay
• Extended Monthly Evacuation Allowance (EMEA)
• Language Allowance
• Mobility and Hardship
• Post Adjustment
• Safe Driving Bonus (SDB)
• Uniforms
• Dependency Status and Allowances
• Rental Subsidy
• Recovery Retroactivity Deductions and Contributions
• Competitive salary package based on the United Nations common system

Training & development

UNDP's Internship Programme provides interns with a framework under which experience is gained through practical work assignments and exposure to UNDP's work. One of the most important advantages of being an intern is the close interaction with the supervisor and colleagues, and the opportunity to develop the skills required within a professional environment.

Sources

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• popp.undp.org/human-resources-management/salaries-and-related-allowances/allowances-and-benefits