1. SGU Biodiversity conservation and natural resource management Intern
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 resilience
INTERNSHIP OFFICE BACKGROUND:
The UNDP Rwanda Country Office has three programme units; Sustainable Growth Unit, Transformational Governance Unit and Inclusive Green Economy Unit, as well as programme support units which include the operations (Finance, HR, Procurement, and ICT), Management Support and Communications. UNDP has been a long-term partner in Rwanda, supporting the national development journey particularly in the area of poverty eradication, environment protection, access to justice, democratic governance and gender equality and women empowerment.
The Sustainable Growth Unit has a big portfolio on Environment, with which the intern will be working. This portfolio encompasses Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services including forests, Sustainable Land Management and Desertification including food and commodity systems, Water and Ocean Governance, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, Renewable and Modern Energy, Chemicals and Waste Management, Environmental Governance and Green/Circular Economy. The work on these areas includes crosscutting themes on innovative finance, digital transformation, capacity development, human rights, gender equality, health, technology, and south-south learning.
As an intern, you will be supporting the work on these areas, with focus on Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resource Management, through the duties described in the section below.
Duties and Responsibilities
DUTIES:
The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities:
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| 1 | Programme Support
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30% |
| 2 | Communications and knowledge building
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40% |
| 3 | Monitoring and Evaluation:
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30% |
Competencies
- Interest and motivation in working in an international organization;
- Interest in Environmental issues, Biodiversity, Conservation;
- Good writing skills in English;
- Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation;
- Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal-oriented mind-set;
- 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.
Required Skills and Experience
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
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 master’s degree or equivalent studies.
Field of study: Development Studies, Biodiversity/Conservation Studies, Environment Studies or equivalent.
IT skills:
- Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools;
Language skills:
- English required;
- Knowledge of Kinyarwanda is mandatory
- Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.
INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS
- UNDP interns will receive stipend monthly inline with UNDP internship policy guidelines.
- 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.
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2. SGU YouthConnekt Intern programme Management Support
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 resilience
In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable.
INTERNSHIP OFFICE BACKGROUND:
The sustainable growth unit at UNDP in Rwanda is seekinga graduate student with an interest in youth empowerment issues to assist in the implementation of the UNDP Youth portfolio and the One UN Joint Youth Programme. This post will give the intern the opportunity to assist in support programme management, coordination, resource mobilization and monitoring and evaluation of the UNDP Youth portfolio and One UN Joint Youth Programme. This internship includes project management, support in monitoring and evaluation, communication as well as support in identifying resource mobilization opportunities.
DUTIES:
The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities:
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Under the supervision of the Programme Analyst, the intern will:
- Support the daily implementation of UNDP Youth portfolio through project management
- Contributed to the coordinate of UN agencies involved in the One UN Joint Youth Programme
- Support the Monitoring and evaluation of UNDP Youth portfolio activities including data collection and analysis, organization of field visits, etc.
- Support the production of communication materials including articles, brochures, infographics, writing engaging posts and ensuring regular updates on social media and support with production of other content for social media
- Support the organization and preparation of meetings and events planned by UNDP Rwanda and take the meeting’s note.
- Support with the identification of resource mobilization and partnership opportunities
- Contributing to the filing of JYP programme documents.
- Support the preparation of the Youthconnekt Africa summit
100%
Competencies
Functional Competencies:
- Good knowledge of project management and youth empowerment issues
- Good knowledge of Microsoft tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
- Excellent writing skills.
- Good knowledge of data analysis skills
- Ability to multi-task and address competing priorities.
- Knowledge and understanding of gender and development issues.
Other competencies and attitude:
- Interest and motivation in working in an international organization.
- Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation.
- Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal-oriented mind-set.
- 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.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
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 master’s degree or equivalent studies.
Field of study: Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or other similar subject at the university level.
Required Skills and Experience
IT skills:
- Knowledge of Microsoft 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 interns will receive a stipend monthly inline with UNDP internship policy guidelines.
- 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 program.
- Interns need to obtain financing for subsistence and make own arrangements for internship, travel, VISA, accommodation, etc.
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3. SGU YouthConnekt Africa Intern- Monitoring and Evaluation, Research Associate
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 resilience
In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable.
INTERNSHIP OFFICE BACKGROUND:
YouthConnekt Africa recognizes that youth are an exceedingly important demographic within the continent and aims to improve life outcomes for youth today and for future generations through 5 key goals. YouthConnekt Africa has the mandate of job creation, personal and professional skill development, nurturing young leaders, connecting young Africans, and closing the gender gap. The purpose of this position is to improve performance, results, and impact of management and projects. The associate will evaluate the time, impact, and cost effectiveness of projects, and ensure that they are in accordance with the strategic visions of YouthConnekt Africa. The associate will also conduct research to inform his/her M&E frameworks and produce consistent reports in order to track the progress of programs and/or projects. The roles and responsibilities of the associate are detailed further below.
Duties and Responsibilities
III. DUTIES:
The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities:
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Under the supervision of the YouthConnekt Africa Executive Director, the intern will:
- Monitoring and Evaluation
-Develop and implement logical frameworks to monitor and evaluate projects/programs
– Provide regular insight and feedback on achievements and strategies for improvement
-Maximize the time, cost, and outcome efficiency of each project/program
-Monitor the sustainability of project outputs
-Perform tasks and implement processes of Results Based Management
-Organize and conduct training to colleagues in monitoring and evaluation frameworks in order to build team capacity and maximize project effectiveness
-Perform regular data analysis to track and optimize effectiveness
-Identify and implement capacity building strategies
Research
- -Conduct research to inform monitoring and evaluation methods, and optimize effectiveness of programs and projects
-Create documents compiling research for relevant project insights and improvements
-Collect and analyze data as requested
-Present research findings to various audiences including management, officials, and strategic partners - Reporting
-Develop reports regularly to update management and partners on progress of projects
-Edit, publish, and/or present reports upon request
-Prepare and maintain a comprehensive database to track progress and results
-Participate and contribute to the quarterly review of programs and projects
-Assist in developing other relevant reports as requested
Expected Deliverables
- Develop and implement a comprehensive and effective framework for monitoring and evaluation in accordance with the needs and projects of YouthConnekt Africa
- Improve the capacity of the team to conduct monitoring and evaluation processes which is informed by research and is replicable throughout various levels of management
- Produce regular, highly detailed reports informed by research and analysis to update management on the status of projects and programs
100%
Competencies
Functional Competencies:
- Good knowledge of project management and youth empowerment issues
- Good knowledge of Microsoft tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent writing skills.
- Good knowledge of data analysis skills
- Ability to multi-task and address competing priorities.
- Knowledge and understanding of gender and development issues.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree; or currently enrolled in a master’s degree in a Master’s degree in International Development, Global Affairs, Economics, or an otherwise relevant field of study
- Or have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a master’s degree or equivalent studies.
Required Skills and Experience
- Experience developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation projects
- Proven experience with report-writing and conducting workshops and/or presentations ‘
- Excellent command with MS Office software, data collection, and data analysis
- Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Familiarity and commitment to the mission of YouthConnekt Africa
- Adaptability and creativity to provide insight and suggestions for better practices
- Leadership and strong inter-personal skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong ethics which enable one to work with sensitive information and high-level partners
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 interns received a stipend monthly inline with UNDP internship policy guidelines.
- 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 program.
- Interns need to obtain financing for subsistence and make own arrangements for internship, travel, VISA, accommodation, etc.
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4. SGU YouthConnekt Africa Intern- Programme Associate- Coordination
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 resilience
In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable.
INTERNSHIP OFFICE BACKGROUND:
YouthConnekt Africa recognizes that youth are an exceedingly important demographic within the continent and aims to improve life outcomes for youth today and for future generations through 5 key goals. YouthConnekt Africa has the mandate of job creation, personal and professional skill development, nurturing young leaders, connecting young Africans, and closing the gender gap. At large, the purpose of this position is to coordinate with all member states and to facilitate various methods of communication between countries, stakeholders, and management. The roles and responsibilities of the associate are further detailed below.
DUTIES:
The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities:
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Under the supervision of the YouthConnekt Africa Executive Director, the intern will:
- Coordination
-Implement processes and system improvements for programs and projects to help build capacity across all countries of operation
-Organize and facilitate various logistics operations
-Provide additional support to programs such as report-writing, conducting research, data collection and analysis, among other tasks
– Maintain an organized, comprehensive, and intuitive record of programs and partners
-Keep an organized schedule in reference to all events, programs, and meetings
-Track timelines and ensure tasks are being completed in a timely manner
-Enforcing organizational and national level guidelines
-Support member countries in various capacities to accelerate growth of memberships and productivity according to the mission of YouthConnekt Africa
-Additional support of operations as requested by supervisor
- Communication
-Maintain and monitor an open line of communication with country representatives
-Facilitate communication with various teams, partners, audiences, and management
-Produce, edit, and present reports to colleagues both internal and external
-Prepare discussion points, such as areas for improvement and goal setting, for meetings
-Engage in and provide administrative support during online meetings, in-person meetings, and conference calls
-Identifying gaps in communication and implementing strategies for improvement
Expected Deliverables
- Facilitation and improvement of cross-national/ internal functions and communication to ensure the goals of YouthConnekt Africa are being met in a timely and efficient manner
- Comprehensive and highly detailed system of organization for schedules, timelines, meetings, programs, and events
100%
Competencies and attitude
Functional Competencies:
- Good knowledge of project management and youth empowerment issues
- Good knowledge of MS Office, Outlook, and organizational software
- Excellent writing skills.
- Good knowledge of data analysis skills
- Ability to multi-task and address competing priorities.
- Knowledge and understanding of gender and development issues.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree; or currently enrolled in a master’s degree in International Affairs, Political Science, Economics, Business Administration, or an otherwise relevant field.
- have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a master’s degree or equivalent studies.
Skills and Experience
- Previous administrative or communication related work and/or volunteer experience
- Experience drafting and editing documents
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working internationally and in inter-cultural communications a strong asset
- Familiarity and commitment to the mission of YouthConnekt Africa
- Cultural empathy and ability to work diplomatically across several nations
- Strong ethics which enable one to work with sensitive information and high-level partners
- Independently motivated, yet also able to work well within a group setting
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 interns receive a stipend monthly inline with UNDP internship policy guidelines
- 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 program.
- Interns need to obtain financing for subsistence and make own arrangements for internship, travel, VISA, accommodation, etc.
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5. Disability Inclusion Intern TGU
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 resilience
In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable.
INTERNSHIP OFFICE BACKGROUND:
The internship policy provides guidance on the UNDP internship programme and provides information on the administration of UNDP interns.
Purpose
The purpose of the Internship programme is to provide students and recent graduates from diverse academic backgrounds exposure to development issues and a first-hand experience with the day-to-day working environment of UNDP. The internship programme supports young graduates with skills and knowledge that help them in their future career, thus supporting national efforts to promote employment for all.
Globally, UNDP supports governments, Civil Society (CSOs) and private sector to protect, respect and fulfil human rights and to improve legal and policy environments to protect the vulnerable and leave no one behind. UNDP’s work on disability inclusion contributes to achieving International goals under international instruments like United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNPRPD). UNDP also supports disability inclusion to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) specifically SDG 5 (gender equality), SDG 10 (reducing inequalities) and SDG 16 (peace, justice and strong institutions) and SDG 8 (descent work and economic growth.
Since 2014, UNDP has been supporting disability inclusion initiatives in Rwanda through various initiatives. Currently, UNDP is supporting disability inclusion in in Rwanda, in partnership with the Private Sector Federation (PSF), the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), the Ministry of Local Government, the Ministry of Justice, the Rwanda bar Association, the National Union of Disability Organizations in Rwanda (NUDOR) and other Organisations of persons with disabilities. As part of the Leave no-one behind principle of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, UNDP Rwanda increased its support to empower persons with disabilities (PWDs) and promote their rights. Based on extensive consultations with Government and civil society, UNDP Rwanda initiated partnerships with a range of ministries, institutions and development partners to implement a variety of activities at policy and grassroots level. Some of these activities focus on building capacities of Civil Society Organisations working on directly empowering PWDs, while others aim at ensuring inclusive access to services including justice, information and finance, and an enabling environment through up-to-date policy and legal frameworks. Some of the activities substantially contribute to data generation and studies for evidence-based decision making.
UNDP also supports national and local level advocacy and awareness raising activities to address stigma and discrimination. The important partnerships established around the empowerment of persons with disabilities were further formalized through a newly established framework: a multi-partner disability platform. The platform brings together various public and private sector institutions, UN agencies, development partners and civil society organizations to create synergies around efforts to transform the lives of persons with disabilities in order to avoid scattered interventions and to pool resources when possible. The platform is also functioning as a high-level advocacy forum, where heads of institutions actively prioritize lending their voice to messaging related to disability inclusion.
At the technical level, technical counterparts find each other in working spaces to brainstorm challenges and priorities, and co-create solutions, resulting in an inclusive workplan of activities of the multi-partner platform. With this background, UNDP Rwanda has developed a portfolio on inclusive governance focusing on gender and disability inclusion which crucial for the realization of the agenda 2030. Therefore, UNDP Rwanda would like to recruit a national intern for disability inclusion. Under the overall supervision of the Head of Transformational Governance Unit, the intern is responsible for learning and gaining exposure to development issues and a first-hand experience with the day-to-day working environment of UNDP frameworks mentioned above and learn and support where possible under TGU and other units on disability inclusion. More specifically, the intern will closely follow up and learn from the projects supporting disability inclusion including UNPRPD, support to PSF, NUDOR, the Rwanda Bar Association, National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) and the Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC).
III. DUTIES:
The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities:
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General duties:
Interns must:
- Observe all applicable rules, regulations, instructions, procedures and directives of UNDP notwithstanding their status as described in paragraph 7 of this policy.
- Provide the receiving office with a copy of all materials prepared by them during the internship. UNDP is entitled to all property rights, including but not limited to patents, copyrights and trademarks, with regards to material that bears a direct relation to, or is made in consequence of, the services provided under the internship. At the request of UNDP, the interns must assist in securing such property rights and transferring them to UNDP in compliance with the requirements of the applicable law.
- Respect the impartiality and independence required of the United Nations and of the receiving office and must not seek or accept instructions regarding the services performed under the internship agreement from any Government or from any authority external to UNDP.
- Unless otherwise authorized by the receiving office, an intern may not communicate at any time to the media or to any institution, person, Government or any other external party any information that has become known to them by any reason of their association with the United Nations, UNDP or the receiving office, that they know or ought to have known has not been made public. They may not use any such information without the written authorization of the receiving office, and such information may never be used for personal gain. These obligations also apply after the end of the internship with UNDP.
- Refrain from any conduct that would adversely reflect on the United Nations, UNDP, or the receiving office and will not engage in any activity which is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations or UNDP.
- Comply with local laws and customs, including any taxation requirements.
60%
Accountability, specific duties and key results
- UNDP is provided with timely information on relevant events and relevant agenda items and documents under disability inclusion.
- UNDP may be represented in relevant assigned meetings as an observer (The intern shall not be expected to speak on behalf of UNDP, but will collect relevant information, contacts and report back to UNDP Governance Unit. The intern will assist Transformational Governance Unit relevant staff in attending various inter-UN agency meetings specifically on disability inclusion and submit reports back.
- The intern will be expected to assist but also conduct research, analysis and data on disability and inclusion.
- The intern maybe requested to contribute to writing project proposals and concept notes on disability inclusion.
- Contribute to knowledge creation in the area of disability.
- Contribute to Transformational Governance Unit planning, implementation, reporting and evaluation of the projects on disability inclusion.
- Contribute to periodic reporting in the area of disability inclusion.
- At the end of the internship, write and share a report that will cover the whole internship period
- Perform other relevant tasks as requested by the supervisor
40%
competencies and attitude:
- Interest and motivation in working in an international organization.
- Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation.
- Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal-oriented mind-set.
- 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.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
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 master’s degree or equivalent studies.
Field of study: Disability, Law, Human rights, Gender, social sciences, international development, project management, development policy, social work or equivalent.
IT skills:
- Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools.
- Microsoft excel
- Microsoft word
- Internet navigation
Language skills:
- English required.
- Kinyarwanda
- Knowledge of other UN languages e.g., French is an advantage.
INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS
- UNDP internships will receive a stipend monthly inline with UNDP internship policy guidelines.
- 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.
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6. Management Support Unit Intern
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 resilience
In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable.
INTERNSHIP OFFICE BACKGROUND:
UNDP Rwanda has an organizational structure which aligns the Country Office capacities with the current country programme and UN Development Assistance Plan (UNDAP) priorities. UNDP Rwanda works in the context of the One UN pilot/Delivering as One which adds another layer of complexity and places additional expectations and burden on the country office.
The Management Support Unit (MSU) acts as quality assurance advisor to Senior Management on all aspects of CO programme. The unit provides advice to the DRR and supports the programme units on strategic planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, audit, implementation of the Internal Control Framework and Result Based Management policies, gender mainstreaming, donor reporting, and financial management of the UNDP Rwanda programming portfolio.
The unit works closely with the Operations team, acting as a bridge and enhancing information sharing between Programme and Operations Units and providing programmatic support to Operations functions.
DUTIES:
The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities:
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- Tracking and updating the partnership table
- Updating the RM table for MSU
- Assist in the updating the PRMS tool
- Update MSU physical filing systems
- Support audit exercises by collecting and uploading all needed documents for the audit
45 %2
- Assist to schedule meetings, secure necessary appointments and follow ups on behalf of MSU office
- Assist in identifying innovative, strategic concepts for the Country office
- Ensure quality briefing materials are prepared for the management
- Ensure the DRR has relevant documents at every meeting she attends
- Attend meetings (PMT and MSU) and take minutes.
45 %3
Other:
- Support other/ad hoc activities as seen relevant and needed.
10 %
Competencies
- Interest and motivation in working in an international organization;
- Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation;
- Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal-oriented mind-set.
- 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.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:
- currently in the final year of a bachelor’s degree; or business administration or social sciences
- have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a master or bachelor’s degree or equivalent studies.
Field of study: Social sciences or equivalent.
IT skills:
- Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools.
Language skills:
- English required.
- Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.
INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS
- UNDP interns receive a stipend monthly in line with UNDP internship policy guidelines.
- 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.
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7. Accelerator Lab Communication for impact intern
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. Rare
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 resilience
In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable.
INTERNSHIP OFFICE BACKGROUND:
Rwanda Accelerator lab is part of the global UNDP Accelerator Labs network composed of 91 lab teams/locations serving 115 countries. The Accelerator labs are the world’s largest and fastest learning network on wicked development challenges of the 21st century. It is UNDP’s new way of working introduced in 2019 through a partnership with the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany, the Qatar Fund for Development as founding investors as well as support from Italy and UNDP Core donors.
The Accelerator Lab is part of UNDP’s drive to be an incubator for the future, accelerate progress and close the gap between the current practices of international development in an accelerated pace of change.
Like other Labs, the Accelerator Lab Rwanda’s goal is to accelerate development through local innovations and use of digital technologies, specifically; It supports the Country Office portfolios through innovations to fulfill their mandate; Identify innovative solutions to development challenges from the existing one’s countrywide towards the attainment of Agenda 2030.
DUTIES:
The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities:
| No | Duties and responsibilities | % Of time |
| Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of exploration and Acclab Team, the Intern will give support to the ongoing initiatives/projects and in delivering tasks such as, but not limited to, programmatic, operational, and administrative work.
The Intern will be expected to support in the working out loud and communicating the Accelerator lab activities like blogs, reports and social media. Use communications across multiple platforms to maximize the impact of our work and share best practices on research and experimentations. |
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100% | |
Competencies
Functional Competencies:
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
- Good knowledge of online platforms, and social media outlets including online tools.
- Ability to multi-task and address competing priorities of the lab activities.
- Knowledge of IT skills and online campaigns and strategies.
- Good networking skills as well as attention to details for solution mapping exercises.
Other competencies and attitude:
- Interest and motivation in working in an international organization.
- Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation.
- Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal-oriented mind-set.
- 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.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:
- Currently in the final year of a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public relations, Mass communications, social media marketing and or other related fields
- Currently enrolled in a master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public relations, Mass communications, social media marketing and or other related fields
- Have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a master’s degree or equivalent studies in Communications, Journalism, Social media marketing or related field.
IT skills:
- Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of creative design software and tools such Adobe spark, photoshop, googles charts, Canva, Info grams and similar tools is an asset
- Familiarity with analytical skills and knowledge of social media tools and platforms is an advantage.
Language skills:
- Excellent knowledge in written and oral in English is required.
- Kinyarwanda and French knowledge is an advantage
- Knowledge of any other UN languages is an asset
INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS
- UNDP interns receive a stipend monthly in line with UNDP internship policy guidelines.
- All expenses connected with the internship (except costs associated with site visits outside of duty station, as described above) 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.
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8. Social Media Intern with Communication Unit
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 resilience
In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable.
INTERNSHIP OFFICE BACKGROUND:
The Office of Communications at UNDP in Rwanda is at the forefront of advancing online communications and outreach within the organization and is seeking a graduate student with an interest in global issues and social media to assist in building our outreach efforts. This post will give the intern the opportunity to assist in developing digital strategies for campaign projects that raise awareness for and engage people in UNDP Rwanda ’s efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. This internship includes networking with UNDP’s online community, researching and implementing digital services for campaigning and project management of multimedia content and engagement tools.
Duties and Responsibilities
DUTIES:
The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities:
| No | Duties and responsibilities | % of time |
| In this section list the primary responsibilities and tasks of the position. (Include percentages for each duty.) |
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Under the supervision of the Communications Analyst, the intern will:
- Support the daily management of the Country Office’s social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, etc.)
- Writing engaging posts and ensuring regular updates on social media and support with production of other content for social media
- Personal communications with fans and followers
- Keeping up to date on new social media tools, best practice and how other organizations and companies are using them in order to identify new campaigning opportunities,
- Analyzing social media analytics together with the communications team to support the expansion of Rwanda’s reach over social media in the region and globally
- Contribute to the development of communications tools such as brochures, infographics, factsheets, multi-media assets etc.
- Support research on specific themes relating to UNDP’s mandate and develop social media campaigns basing on those themes
- Support the organization and preparation of meetings and events planned by UNDP Rwanda
- Contribute and ensure the visibility of events, campaigns and key activities planned by UNDP Rwanda Country Office (drafting articles, podcasts, photos, etc.).
- Support with the production of multimedia content
100%
Competencies
Functional Competencies:
- Good knowledge of online platforms, and social media outlets including online tools.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent writing and research skills.
- Ability to multi-task and address competing priorities.
- Knowledge and understanding of gender and development issues.
- Knowledge on online campaigns and/or marketing strategies.
- Familiarity with adobe photoshop, illustrator, in-design and other graphic design production tools is an asset
Other competencies and attitude:
- Interest and motivation in working in an international organization;
- Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation;
- Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal-oriented mind-set.
- 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.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
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 master’s degree or equivalent studies.
Field of study: Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or other similar subject at the university level.
Required Skills and Experience
IT skills:
- Knowledge of Microsoft 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 receive stipend in line with UNDP internship Policy
- 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.
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9. Graphic Design Intern- Communication Unit
Background
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 resilience
In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable.
INTERNSHIP OFFICE BACKGROUND:
The Communications Unit of UNDP in Rwanda is interested in enrolling a Graphic Design intern. The intern will assist the Unit’s creative content development. The Graphic Design intern will work with the digital and social media focal points and with the other team members in the Communications team to ensure that the tone and visual representation of UNDP branded products are consistent. Reporting to the Communications Analyst, the Graphic Design Intern will support the team mainly on conceptualizing and creating web and social media visual assets for campaigns, events and other promotional purposes.
Duties and Responsibilities
DUTIES:
The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities:
| No | Duties and responsibilities | % of time |
| In this section list the primary responsibilities and tasks of the position. (Include percentages for each duty.) |
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Under the supervision of the Communications Analyst, the intern will:
- Contribute with creative ideas to reach and engage different audiences.
- Conceptualize and create digital communication products for different digital platforms in English and Kinyarwanda including videos and infographics.
- Propose and update designs for corporate promotional products.
- Provide overall graphic design support to the Communications Unit.
- Support research on specific themes relating to UNDP’s mandate and develop social media visual materials (post cards, photos, etc) campaigns basing on those themes
- Support the Communication Unit on the overall production of multimedia content
100%
Competencies
Functional Competencies:
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Other competencies and attitude:
- Interest and motivation in working in an international organization.
- Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation.
- Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal-oriented mind-set.
- 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.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
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 master’s degree or equivalent studies.
Field of study: Graphic Designing/ Multimedia Design or equivalent.
Experience:
- Experience in graphic design / multimedia design.
- Experience designing compelling visuals for social media, including infographics and GIFs;
- Motion graphic knowledge is a plus.
- Working knowledge of brand principles and marketing is a plus.
IT skills:
- Proficient in main graphic design and photo editing software (Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop)
Language skills:
- Fluent in written and spoken English ;
- Knowledge of Kinyarwanda and French is an asset
- Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.
INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS
- UNDP internships are given stipend in line with UNDP internship policy.
- 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.
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