Over the years, The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been the UN’s global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life, as envisaged by 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In the course of realizing this goal, they have been hiring people from more than 170 countries and territories, working with governments and people on their own solutions to global and national development challenges to help empower lives and build resilient nations.
How to Apply for UNDP JOBS
Persons who are interested in applying for UNDP Jobs must follow this link to the official UNDP recruitment site for positions, conditions and requirements of each positions. In most cases, applications are strictly ONLINE.
Jobs Available:
- Internship – Digital Governance and Digital Transformation in NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
This is purely internship offer in English and requires that persons who are Qualified/suitable level from the field of ICTs, communications, sustainable development, social science, or related field with the following academic qualifications: (a) enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); graduated with a university degree as defined in (a) and (b) above and, if selected, must start the internship within one year after the graduation.
Experience:
Experience in communications required;
Familiar with international development/relations desirable;
Familiarity with the UN system in general and/or with development cooperation in particular is an asset.
Language:
Proficiency in English;
Knowledge of the other five official languages of the UN (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) would be an asset.
2.
Policy and Programme Specialist, Rule of Law, Justice and Security – Community Security
3. Policy Specialist, Sustainable Development Goals
4. Programme Analyst, Municipal Investment and Local Development Finance
5. Programme Associate – Local Development Finance
6. Consultancy – Data and Analytics Research, BPPS/SD
7. Intern – Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund
8. Proj. Intern.Tech. Specialist
9. Visual & Interactive Communications Intern
10. UN Women: Communications and Social Media Specialist
Requirement for UNDP JOBS
Education:
Applicants are to ensure that they have the necessary educational standards for the job category they apply to. Also, for internships, applicants must be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); graduated with a university degree as defined in (a) and (b) above and, if selected, must start the internship within one year after the graduation.
Experience:
Experiences are always stated in the area of application.
Language:
Proficiency in English;
Knowledge of the other five official languages of the UN (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) would be an asset.
Conditions
Internships within the UN system are unpaid and subject to conditions with which applicants should become familiar with prior to signing an internship agreement. For information visit www.undp.org/internships/
UNDP accepts no responsibility for the medical and life insurance of the Intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship;
All the expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the Intern, sponsoring government or institutions;
The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment within the UN System, but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.
Candidates who are shortlisted for an interview must submit prior to the interview the following documents:
Official letter from the University confirming enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme.
Only a successful candidate will be required to submit the following nine documents:
A completed UNDP internship application form (http://www.undp-act.org/data/articles/undp_internship_application_form_2008.doc);
A copy of the applicant’s most recent resume or curriculum vitae;
A letter from his/her university confirming current enrollment and graduation date;
A copy of his/her school transcript;
A letter of recommendation from a professor;
A signed UNDP Internship Agreement;
A Medical Certificate of Good Health;
Proof of medical insurance including provision for medical evacuation and removal of mortal remains or life insurance;
Copy of passport and working visa for the United States
BACKGROUND
In matters of jobs, the UNDP has openly confirmed its recognition of the important role of digital technologies in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and has been supporting efforts leveraging this role in programmes across countries. It recognizes that more is needed not only to harness the power of digital technologies to achieve specific SDG targets but to leverage digital transformation itself as a pathway to sustainable development. It notes that for developing countries that deal with concurrent priorities in the midst of significant constraints, laying out this pathway is a serious challenge in itself. There is need for 1) models that speak to their contexts; 2) tools that assist assessment of unique needs and development of relevant solutions; 3) partners able to not only impart but to collaborate on strategic application of knowledge and expertise; and, 4) support in ensuring that efforts link to priorities on the ground and advance their SDG roadmaps.
UNDP is enhancing efforts in this area in support of programme countries and has Internship opportunities to offer at Headquarters located in New York, United States. Working under the guidance and supervision of the Global Policy Specialist leading the effort, and working closely with teams across practices, the Intern will support the ongoing workplan and goals of the unit, including but not limited to expanding partnerships; supporting and improving communications efforts, including on social media; conducting research and preparing policy briefs for high level meetings; supporting the launch of major initiatives (specifically on digital transformation and cities); as well as building and maintaining a knowledge base on key actors and thematic areas.
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, as envisaged by 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We are on the ground in more than 170 countries and territories, working with governments and people on their own solutions to global and national development challenges to help empower lives and build resilient nations.
UNDP is enhancing efforts in this area in support of programme countries and has Internship opportunities to offer at Headquarters located in New York, United States. Working under the guidance and supervision of the Global Policy Specialist leading the effort, and working closely with teams across practices, the Intern will support the ongoing workplan and goals of the unit, including but not limited to expanding partnerships; supporting and improving communications efforts, including on social media; conducting research and preparing policy briefs for high level meetings; supporting the launch of major initiatives (specifically on digital transformation and cities); as well as building and maintaining a knowledge base on key actors and thematic areas.
