Background:
The United Nations Development Program (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. We are on the ground in over 170 countries, employing participatory approaches to developing local solutions to national and global development challenges.
Addressing gender equality and women’s empowerment is a key aspect of UNDP’s approach to achieving its core vision. Gender equality and women’s empowerment are seen as goals in their own right and are also central to the achievement of UNDP’s development mandate. UNDP is guided in its work by its Gender Equality Strategy which details how UNDP works towards gender equality in each of the goals and key results set out in the UNDP Strategic Plan.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the Gender Seal Programme Specialist, the intern will support the implementation and knowledge management of the Gender Equality Seal Programme.
1. Support Gender Seal Implementation, Knowledge Management and Community-Building
Assist in the launch of the Gender Equality Seal Certification programme, including by tracking and monitoring interest, queries, and participation. Support knowledge dissemination, including by systematizing assessment results reports and monitoring databases. Monitor and assess learning needs and capacity development opportunities related to the Gender Equality Seal through an evidence-based approach. Contribute to the preparation of training materials as part of the Gender Seal learning plan. Assist in organizing and promoting learning and knowledge-sharing events. Support Gender Seal Team with a variety of activities to promote gender integration at UNDP country offices. Assist in developing and maintaining knowledge-sharing spaces on corporate platforms. Support the organization of Community of Practice learning webinars, establishing mentorships, and advice-seeking. Coordinate closely with UNDP’s CoP Community Managers and relevant teams to foster active engagement, facilitate advice-seeking, and strengthen peer mentorship networks across teams.2. Knowledge Mapping and Optimization:
Map gender equality knowledge assets across various corporate platforms, INGOs, and CSOs, categorizing them by topic, knowledge product type, and geographic relevance. Map gender equality good practices across UNDP Country Offices across all gender equality dimensions. Organize and optimize knowledge assets in SharePoint, Teams, and other relevant platforms.3. AI Piloting for Gender Seal Assessments:
Support the launch and piloting of AI tools to enhance the Gender Equality Seal assessment process. Assist in developing AI-driven approaches for data analysis, assessment tracking, and knowledge synthesis. Collaborate with relevant teams to explore AI applications in knowledge management.
The intern will gain valuable experience in gender equality programming, corporate certification processes, AI applications for knowledge management, and community engagement within an international development context.
Competencies:
Corporate:
Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards; Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP. Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability. Treats all people fairly without favoritism.Technical:
Knowledge of gender equality and women’s rights in the context of development; Ability to carry out data and information mapping.Communications
Able to communicate effectively in writing to a varied and broad audience in a concise and straightforward manner.Professionalism
Capable of working in a high-pressure environment with sharp and frequent deadlines, managing many tasks simultaneously. Excellent analytical and organizationalTeamwork
Works well in a team; Projects a positive image and is ready to take on a wide range of tasks; Focuses on results for the client; Welcomes constructive feedback.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Enrolled or recently finished a Master’s programme in the areas of international development, gender studies, public administration, or related field in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) at the time of application and during the internship; If pursuing their studies in a country where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, must have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution toward the completion of a degree. (If your situation, please make it clear)Experience:
Professional experience in Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment; required Proficiency in MS Office set of tools; required Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence, desired
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
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