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UNDP is the UN’s global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, working with national counterparts on solutions to global and national development challenges. Over the last 50 years, UNDP in Bhutan has been supporting the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) to attain its national priorities. In 2024, UNDP started implementation of the Country Programme Document 2024-2028, aligning to Bhutan’s 13th Five Year Plan (13th FYP).
UNDP currently provides policy advisory assistance to support the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) through the Building Opportunities for Leadership in Development (BOLD) initiative, a high-level advisory program designed to drive transformative shifts in development strategy towards the realization of the RGoB's development vision into the ranks of upper-middle-income Southeast Asian countries. A Policy Innovation Lab has also recently been instituted through BOLD to carry out on-demand policy analysis and provide advisory services, undertake targeted policy analysis and experimentation through people-centered and innovative design approaches and oversight of the implementation of the visioning exercise roadmap and strategies to accelerate the implementation of the 13th FYP and achieve the target of developed economy by 2034.
UNDP seeks an Intern (preferably with background in Economics and ICT) to be attached to the PMO to support the achievement of its executive mandates as well as ongoing initiatives under BOLD.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesWorking under the supervision of the Director, Office of Cabinet Affairs and Strategic Coordination, the Intern will:
support the PMO’s ongoing programmes and activities (including and not limited to BOLD) that develop medium and long-term plans to guide Bhutan’s socio-economic policies, entailing the implementation of set socio-economic priorities and targets, strategic planning, and direction setting; assist in conducting foresight analysis and intelligence research for anticipatory as well as ongoing development issues in Bhutan by leveraging on digital tools; support an assessment and mapping of key digital interventions surrounding artificial intelligence and related emerging technology that could support the implementation of Bhutan's strategic development priorities; regularly communicate and facilitate information sharing sessions within the PMO and beyond, as appropriate on the progress of the exploratory work carried out; and serve as a link between the PMO and UNDP, enabling the PMO to tap into UNDP’s global expertise and resources, strengthening the PMO's capacity to address developmental challenges and enhance public service delivery.Other relevant task assigned by the supervisor/ UNDP county office.
Competencies Curiosity and Creative thinking; Qualitative and Quantitative research skills; Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation; Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently; Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task; Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; Ability to support a team and team building skills; Strong attention to details; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view; andConsistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude showing willingness to learn
Required Skills and ExperienceApplicants must have first level degree in any relevant field but degrees in Economics and IT/Computer Science/Data Science may be given preference.
Proficiency in written and spoken English and Dzongkha is required.
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