Intern - GEF, Small Grants Programme (SGP)
Location : Colombo, SRI LANKA
Application Deadline : 19-Feb-21 (Midnight New York, USA)
Type of Contract : Internship
Post Level : Intern
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)
01-Apr-2021
Duration of Initial Contract : 06 months
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. 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.
Background
The UNDP "Intern GEF-SGP" performs his/her duties under supervision of the National Coordinator (NC) who is responsible for the overall functioning of the UNDP GEF Small Grants Programme in Sri Lanka, and for the achievement of the benchmarks established for country programme implementation in the UNDP GEF/SGP Project Document and Strategic Framework. The Intern will be based in the UNDP Country Sub Office and reports to the National Coordinator and will spend significant time in the field engaged in project identification, development, technical assistance, and monitoring and evaluation.
The candidate will have an academic background (B.Sc. level) and interest in development problems in general and particularly in the linkages between development and environment within the country and of their implications for the global environment. S/he should demonstrate willingness for working with NGOs, CBOs, and communities in the field. Project cycle management skills and strong writing and communication skills are a must.
Duties and Responsibilities
Post Context:
Under the direct supervision of the National Coordinator, the intern will be expected to provide support to the UNDP-GEF/SGP Team.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist the Unit with following tasks;
Competencies
Required Skills and Experience
Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
(a) Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master's programme, or higher); (b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor's degree or equivalent); (c) Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation; (d) Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.
Family Relationship
A person who is the child or sibling of an UNDP staff member is not eligible to apply for an internship at UNDP. An applicant who bears any other family relationship with a UNDP staff member may be engaged as an intern, provided that they must neither be assigned to the same work unit of the staff member nor be placed under the direct or indirect supervision of the staff member.
Medical Insurance
Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of their internship with UNDP and must provide a medical certificate of good health prior to starting the internship. UNDP will not reimburse the medical insurance of the intern. Any costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship assignment will be the responsibility of the intern.
Stipends, insurance and interns' expenses
Where an intern is not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation or scholarship programme, a stipend intended to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, such as meals and transportation at the duty station, must be paid by the receiving office.
Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, passports, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of: (a) The nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students;
or
(b) The intern.
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