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1.) Knowledge and Data Analysis Support
Provide support to the Digital Democracy Project’s Data Scientist in gathering, analyzing and visualizing data as it pertains to the project’s policy experiments on online harms and information integrity Provide support, where necessary, to the gathering of data and drafting of the Project’s remaining Digital Readiness Assessments in Fiji and FSM Other knowledge management support, as required by PDDI Project Manager2.) Communications support
Assist in communications and publicity including but not limited to the drafting of blog posts, press releases and key knowledge products Assist in synthesizing research for public consumption and relaying research findings to core stakeholders Assist in the drafting of talking points/speaking notes for key project activities, including the Project’s final summit3.) Project and programme support
Assist in preparation for the Project’s CSO-government Technical Working Groups Assist in the drafting of Concept Notes for new projects, alongside project staff and individual consultants Assistance to project staff in monitoring, evaluation and learning, particularly in relation to the Project’s final reportEducation:
Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:
currently in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree; or currently enrolled in a Master’s degree; or have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a bachelor’s or master’s degree or equivalent studies; or enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship programme and undertake the internship as part of this programme.Field of study: All academic backgrounds welcome, but priority will be given to candidates with a background either in social science, law, political science, international studies, public policy, and other related disciplines or candidates with a background in data science, ICT, computer science, software development, or related discipline.
IT/Research skills:
Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools essential. Familiarity with statistical software/programming languages (e.g., SPSS, R, Python) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is considered an advantage. Thorough knowledge of social science research methods considered an advantage.Language skills:
Englishrequired; Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage Knowledge of the i-taukei language or Hindi considered a strong advantageOther competencies and attitude:
Familiarity with the Pacific region's socio-political context an advantage. Experience with digital tools and platforms an advantage. Experience in gender issues, digital governance, democracy projects, or related fields an advantage. Interest and motivation in working in an international organization; Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation; Outgoing and proactive, initiative-taking person with a goal-oriented mind-set; Good writing skills 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; Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view; Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS
UNDP will provide a stipend in accordance with the provisions of the UNDP Internship policy. All expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern or her/his sponsoring entity; UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship; Interns must be a citizen of the Fiji and reside in Fiji during the internship period; 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 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; Intern will provide their own IT equipment (Computer) DisclaimerThis vacancy is archived.