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About UNDP

The UNDP, established in 1966, is the largest UN development aid agency helping countries achieve Sustainable Development Goals, fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture.

Your Role

UNDP's RBA Partnerships and Communications Team seeks a skilled graduate intern to support strategic partnerships through research, analysis, and partner outreach. The intern will be supervised and report to the Head of Partnerships and Communications Unit.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support the development of regional and country-specific donor (including IFI) mappings and trend analysis.
• Develop 2-page Partnership Profiles of DAC, non-DAC, and IFIs (including updating financial figures), researching new strategic opportunities for collaboration between RBA and these partners.
• Provide research input by collecting information and insights on themes such as Private sector financing in Africa, Diaspora, and CSO engagements.
• Support in compiling lessons learned and experiences from other UNDP Bureaus in terms of engagement with some DAC and non-DAC partners relevant to Africa. ( Eg. USAID, China)
• Support partnership-building efforts with existing and potential partners (e.g., bilateral- and multilateral development organizations, philanthropic foundations, and financial facilities) through organizing partner outreaches/meetings and dialogues.
• Support in researching and scanning news and consolidating relevant partnerships news concerning Africa for RBA’s contribution to the Executive Weekly.
• Support in setting up an RBA Monthly Partnerships Bulletin including collecting and collating relevant information for the bulletin.
• Support communication and dissemination of information on strategic partnerships including the development of outreach materials/products.
• Support the organization of meetings, events, webinars, etc; prepare meeting minutes/notes to file, and undertake follow-up actions as needed.  
• Attend events/meetings that are relevant to RBA’s partnership scope of work, and capture/report outcomes.
• Apart from the above the Intern will also be required to execute other duties and assignments as entrusted by RBA Strategic Partnerships Specialist.

Training & Development

UNDP interns receive training in donor mapping, trend analysis, and strategic partnership development, working closely with the Head of Partnerships and Communications Unit. They gain hands-on experience by researching private sector financing, diaspora, and CSO engagements in Africa, and compiling lessons from other UNDP bureaus. Additionally, interns support partnership-building efforts, organize meetings, and develop outreach materials, enhancing their understanding of global development collaborations.

Benefits

If you join as a full-time employee, you will get 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
• Standard United Nations Benefits
• Generous Leave Allowances
• Health Insurance
• Vacation and Time off
• Benefit Pension Plan
• Home Leave for International Staff

Career Progression

UNDP invests in the continuous growth of its staff, offering extensive opportunities for career and skill development within the organization and the broader UN system. Employees can set personal career goals through platforms like Fuel50, participate in career labs, receive coaching and mentoring, and engage in on-the-job learning programs. Additionally, UNDP provides specialized training for managers to effectively lead and support the development of their teams.

Work-Life Balance

UNDP promotes work-life balance through flexible working arrangements such as part-time work, staggered hours, telecommuting, and compressed schedules. They prioritize staff wellbeing, creating a caring and enabling environment to support employees through various life events and challenges. By fostering a safe and healthy workplace, UNDP ensures employees can achieve a true sense of fulfillment while contributing to global development.

The internship is for a maximum of 6 months. The internship is a full-time internship and is not paid (however stipend is provided). Interns work five days per week (35 hours).

Culture & Vibe

UNDP has cultivated a culture of trust, high ethical standards, and comprehensive career support, recognizing their work's impact on millions. 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.UNDP's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, significantly improves the quality of life for those they serve.

About You

Competencies:

• Able to take initiative and work independently, with minimum supervision
• Highest standards of integrity, discretion, and loyalty
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and administrative skills
• Proven ability to manage diverse and complex tasks, with tight deadlines
• Commitment to the UNDP vision, mission, and strategic goals.

Expected Deliverables:

• RBA inputs for the Executive Weekly compiled on time
• RBA Monthly Partnerships Bulletin
• Donor mappings in support of regional and country initiatives
• Outreach materials/products on strategic RBA partnerships developed
• 2-page donor profiles on RBA partners
• A learned lessons document on engagement with a selected DAC/Non-Dac partner

Communication Skills:

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
• Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
• Highest standards of integrity, discretion, and loyalty
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and administrative skills
• Commitment to the UN/DP vision, mission, and strategic goals

Teamwork:

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
• Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others
• Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings

Required Skills and Experience:

Education: Applicants to the UNDP internship program must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher in Economics, African Studies, History, Social Science, International Development, Development Studies, or other relevant fields),
• Have graduated with a university degree (as described above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation.

Experience:

• Proven understanding of international development, development financing, and multilateralism particularly the UN system
• Excellent analytical and data handling capability
• Good understanding and experience in current knowledge management technologies
• Excellent organizational, general administration, and time management skills
• Demonstrates strong computer skills and ability to produce information visually
• Ability for problem-solving, multi-tasking, meeting deadlines, and working under pressure, strong follow-up skills
• Ability to work as part of a team in a constantly evolving work environment

Intern conditions:

• The UNDP internship program does not provide a salary or remuneration for the internship
• UNDP offers a modest monthly stipend to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, such as meals and transportation at the duty station
• All other expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring Government, or institution
• UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship
• 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
• The intern must provide proof of enrollment in a health insurance plan

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• jobs.undp.org
• https://www.undp.org/about-us
• undp.org/human-resources-management/salaries-and-related-allowances
• undp.org/careers/faq
• undp.org/careers/diversity-equity-inclusion
• undp.org/careers/working-at-undp
• youtube.com/@undpcareers7409