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Intern - Effective Development Cooperation (Switzerland or Home-based) - 2 positions

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Key Responsibilities

Policy Analysis and Secretariat Support (40%): Provide support to activities of the 2027-2029 Work Programme as part of the OECD-UNDP Joint Support Team (JST),

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Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

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.

Working in about 170 countries and territories, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) supports governments in developing strong policies, institutions and partnerships to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals. It does so in part through its comprehensive knowledge network, which includes expert practitioners that provide focused advice and support in strategic policy areas.

Drawing on the comparative advantages of UNDP in strengthening country capacities to manage and coordinate development cooperation, the team is situated within the Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy (BERA) and supports the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation, as part of the OECD-UNDP Joint Support Team.

UNDP’s work in this area is guided by principles of effective development cooperation and supports global policy dialogue and mutual learning on effective development cooperation, helping increase the availability of transparent data on development cooperation, while supporting countries in implementing and monitoring the effective development cooperation principles. In addition, cultivating networks of partners and development practitioners is another key element of UNDP’s support to the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation (GPEDC).

The interns will work under the overall guidance of the GPEDC Senior Team, with one intern working under the direct supervision of the Policy Specialist and the other under the direct supervision of the Partnership and Advocacy Specialist. Both interns will ensure day-to-day reporting to relevant team members responsible for specific thematic areas.

Duties and Responsibilities

The interns will perform the following tasks:

Requirements

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Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Knowledge of French or Spanish is an asset.

In accordance with the UNDP Internship policy, UNDP interns are eligible to receive a monthly stipend, with a rate that varies depending on the duty location. The stipend will be paid monthly, and part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly.
Where an intern is financially supported by an institution, government or third party, UNDP will pay the intern the difference, if any, between the external financial support provided and the applicable UNDP stipend.
Except for the stipend, all other expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring government or institutions.

Interested applicants must include the following documents when submitting their application:

Updated CV as well as the contact details (email and telephone number).
Motivation letter for the internship.

Selected candidates for the internship will be requested to submit electronic versions of the following documents:

Letter from university confirming current enrolment and graduation date, and if a graduate, copy of certificate of graduation (internship must start within one year of graduation);
Letter of endorsement/recommendation from a professor;
Copy of recent school transcript;
Copy of passport/national identification card;
Recent Medical Certificate of Good Health from a recognized physician;
Proof of medical insurance cover (medical/accident/repatriation) valid for the duration of the internship programme.

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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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