Internship (National)
Thimphu
- Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
- Location: Thimphu
- Grade: IN
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Occupational Groups:
- Closing Date: 2025-05-14
Background
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 does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
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 Bhutan Country Office is comprised of the programme and the operations unit. The operations team is led by the Operations Manager and the team supports the work of the programme colleagues. One of the responsibilities of the team is to ensure that financial transactions are conducted efficiently for smooth functioning of the programme unit. To support the Finance Associate, UNDP is seeking an intern (preferably with background in Finance/commerce or related field) to be attached to the Operations Unit.
Duties and Responsibilities
Support the Drafting of Delivery Tracking Guidelines
- Conduct a desk review of existing internal and regional guidance on delivery tracking and monitoring.
- Gather inputs from operations and programme staff on key delivery challenges and enablers.
- Assist in developing a draft structure for the delivery tracking guidelines (e.g., templates, SOPs, flowcharts).
- Compile case examples or lessons learned from previous delivery performance reports or reviews.
- Support the layout/design of the final document using MS Word/PowerPoint or Canva.
Support Project Finance Reviews (using Excel)
- Assist in reviewing project balances for accuracy and relevance.
- Help prepare Excel trackers to analyze project delivery, commitments, and available balances.
- Support the calculation and verification of Direct Project Costs (DPC) using project budget and expenditure data.
- Cross-check data inputs and assist in preparing summary tables for internal review meetings.
Additional Support
- Take notes during meetings related to operations improvement or delivery performance.
- Organize shared folders and maintain a tracking matrix of documents and inputs received.
- Perform other related tasks as needed by the supervisor.
Expected Outputs
- Draft delivery tracking guidelines document.
- Synthesis report or slide deck on best practices in finance.
- Well-organized repository of background materials and references.
Other relevant tasks assigned by the supervisor/ UNDP county office.
Competencies
- Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties related to finance screening, collecting and preparation of documentation, data input, transactions tracking, filing, provision of information.
- Approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude showing willingness to learn, work in teams
- Basic Qualitative and Quantitative research skills
- Basic analytical skills in data collection, consolidation and analysis
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Ability to support team and team building skills
- Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view
- Knowledge and proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools
- Knowledge and proficient user of Video Conferencing tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Candidates must at the time of application meet ONE of the following requirements:
- Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher);
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
- Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (1) and (2) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation;
- Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.
Applicants with a degree in Finance/Commerce or related field may be given preference.
Disclaimer
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.
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Note: 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.
Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
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