Duties and Responsibilities
The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities:
Support the establishment and functioning of the Prosperity Pillar.
Support the gathering and sharing information on the effective and efficient Prosperity Pillar in the Zimbabwean context.
2. Support the implementation of key activities that promotes inclusive growth and prosperity in Zimbabwe.
3. Provide support in the creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Support in tracking and updating on new and available opportunities for funding.
Logistics support on the meetings and workshops preparations
Coordinate and follow up with internal colleagues for administration.
Participate in meetings and note-taking.
4. Other: Support other/ad hoc activities as seen relevant and needed.
Competencies:
Interest and motivation in working in an international organization.
Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation.
Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal-oriented mind-set.
Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently.
Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Response positively to feedback and differing points of view.
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude. >
Required Skills and Experience
Education: Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
Have graduated with a university degree in Economics, Business Studies, Development Studies, International Development or equivalent.
Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program in Economics, Business Studies, Development Studies, International Development or equivalent.
Skills:
Good research and analytical
Good writing
Ability to interpret and analyze economic data
Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools
IT skills:
Knowledge and proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools;
Knowledge and proficient user of Video Conferencing tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams
Language skills:
Fluent English required.
Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.
Internship Conditions:
UNDP internships are not remunerated, but a stipend for to support transportation.
UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship.
Interns are 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.
Interns must provide proof of enrolment in the health insurance plan.
Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.
Interns are expected to work full time, but flexibility is allowed for education programmes.
Interns need to obtain financing for subsistence and make own arrangements for internship, travel, VISA, accommodation, etc.
Other Jobs
