Recaudación de fondos y apoyo al programa para el proyecto Paisajes sin plásticos

The UNDP Costa Rica Office, in its intrinsic commitment to equality and non-discrimination, aims to strengthen a pluralistic, inclusive, diverse organizational culture that respects differences and leaves no one behind.

Therefore, it invites indigenous people, Afro-descendants, people with disabilities, migrants, LGBTQI+ individuals, and other historically excluded individuals, groups, and populations to participate in the recruitment processes.

Women in this diverse group are especially encouraged to apply.

UNDP rejects violence against women, sexual harassment, and sexual exploitation in any of its forms, as well as harassment, discrimination, and abuse of authority. Therefore, collaborators must demonstrate an impeccable record in this regard and conduct based on integrity and respect and non-discrimination.

Objective of the placement

Under the direct guidance of the Knowledge Manager of the United Nations Development Programme in Costa Rica (UNDP), the "Landscapes Without Plastics" (Paisajes Sin Plásticos) project has been launched. This initiative aims to establish river barriers to capture plastic pollution flowing towards rivers that ultimately reach the ocean. The collected plastic waste will then be transported to Pedregal, a concrete processing plant that can incorporate various types of non-valuable plastics into concrete. Beyond fundraising for these river barriers, the project seeks to engage recycling plants and collection centres in this effort by providing funding for the transportation of compacted plastics to Pedregal or by supplying compacting equipment to recycling entities to process the collected waste. 

1. Develop an online Fundraising Strategy for the Landscapes Without Plastics Project.
2. Program Support for UNDP Country Office particularly regarding Monitoring and Evaluation and Project Design
3. Support the development of online materials for stakeholder outreach and engagement.
4. Awareness and Communication: Support the development of public awareness campaigns to educate the community about plastic pollution and the "Paisajes Sin Plásticos" project; Assist in creating content for social media, websites, and other communication channels.
5. Support for Monitoring and Evaluation of the online fundraising platform. This includes assisting the collection of data for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
    

• Achieve Results: Demonstrate focus on achieving quality results and impact.
• Think Innovatively: Look beyond conventional approaches and established methods.
• Learn Continuously: Actively pursue opportunities for learning and self-development professionally and personally.
• Adapt with Agility: Be flexible in handling change, and adopt new ideas, approaches and ways of working.
• Act with Determination: Pursue everything with motivation and drive.
• Engage and Partner: Act in a way that demonstrates empathy and emotional intelligence, showing consideration for the needs and feelings of others.
• Facilitate Diversity and Inclusion: Treat all individuals with respect, consider ethical implications and respond sensitively to all differences among people

Personal Competencies:

• Communication skills.
• Teamwork.
• Planning and organization.
• Adaptability and flexibility to achieve results.
• Ability to follow guidelines and procedures in general.
• Ability to prepare written reports.
• Responsibility.
• Creativity.
• Initiative.
• Technological knowledge.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects within tight deadlines.
• Proactive and dynamic attitude towards work.
• Skill and vocation of service to work with populations in social heterogeneity and situations of vulnerability.
   

Academic Requirements:

The intern must have university studies in Development Studies, Cooperation, Economics or any other related field.

Applicants to the UNDP internship program must meet one of the following requirements at the time of the internship application:

(a) Be enrolled in a postgraduate program (master's degree or higher).

(b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university program (Bachelor's degree) in one of the areas mentioned in the section heading.

(c) Have recently graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must begin the internship within one year of graduation.

(d) Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional practice program and be undertaking the internship as part of this program.

Experience:

• Previous experience organizing online fundraising campaigns. 
• Knowledge of the concepts: Fundraising, Circular Economy, Tragic Plastics.
• Technical skills and proficiency in Office programs
• Desirable ability to develop fundraising activity
• Desirable knowledge of Human Rights, gender equality, the empowerment of women and girls, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Required Languages

• Advanced level of English. Writing, Reading, and Conversation.
• Basic level of Spanish. Writing, Reading, and Conversation.

Internship Conditions

• Interns may receive a monthly stipend in accordance with the provisions of the UNDP internship policy, with which applicants should familiarize themselves before signing the United Nations internship agreement form.
• The internship is full-time. Interns are expected to work full-time, but flexibility is allowed for educational programs.
• It has a duration of 3 months, subject to the intern's performance, verifiable against presentation of a monthly report of results and evaluation by the supervisor.
• Interns are required to use their own laptop, as the office cannot provide one.
• Interns are responsible for having adequate medical insurance for the duration of their internship at UNDP and must submit a medical certificate of good health before starting the internship. UNDP will not reimburse the intern's medical insurance.
• Any costs arising from accidents and illnesses incurred during an internship assignment will be the responsibility of the intern.
• UNDP accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to personal effects that may occur during the internship.
• There are no expectations of employment after the internship.

Application:

The application must be submitted online.

Those selected for the internship must submit the following documents within one week of selection:

• Letter from your university confirming current enrolment and graduation date;
• Copy of your university transcript;
• Copy of identity card and/or passport
• Completed UNDP internship application form
• Internship agreement signed by UNDP
• Medical certificate of good health
• Proof of medical insurance

Only those selected for further evaluations and/or interviews will be contacted.