CORPORATE BACKGROUND:
UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.
UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction and climate change. We support countries' efforts to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals, which will guide global development priorities through 2030. The key 2030 Agenda principle of leaving no one behind and stamping out inequality is at the core of everything we do.
UNDP focuses on helping countries build and share solutions in three main areas:
Sustainable development Democratic governance and peacebuilding Climate and disaster resilienceIn all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable.
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 Rwanda Office is seeking a graduate student with an interest in environment management and climate change issues to learn and assist in the implementation of the UNDP environment management Programme. This post will give the intern the opportunity to assist in support programme management, coordination, resource mobilization and monitoring and evaluation of the GEF’s supported programme and BIOFIN project in the country office (CO). The specific internship duties, listed below, includes project management, support in monitoring and evaluation as well as communication. Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Programme Specialist, the intern will: 100%
Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:
Currently in the final year of a bachelor’s degree (with a proof that He/she is waiting for the graduation); or currently enrolled in a Master’s degree; or have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a master’s degree or equivalent studies.Field of study: Environment management, Biodiversity conservation, climate change, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Economics, Development studies or equivalent.
IT skills:
Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, and other graphic design production tools is an asset.Language skills:
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required; Kinyarwanda and French an asset Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS
UNDP internships are not remunerated. 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 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 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. Disclaimer