Intern (Pacific Insurance and Climate Adaptation Programme) (UNCDF) (2 Positions)

Honiara

  • Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
  • Location: Honiara
  • Grade: IN
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Statistics
    • Physics and Mathematics
    • Environment
    • Procurement
    • Meteorology, Geology and Geography
    • Cash-Based Interventions
    • Climate Change
    • Project and Programme Management
  • Closing Date: 2025-09-16

Background

 
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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.

 
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, and build resilience so countries can sustain progress. As the UN’s development agency, UNDP plays a critical role in helping countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. UNDP’s work is concentrated in three focus areas; sustainable development, democratic governance and peace building, and climate and disaster resilience. UNDP partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. 

 

The UNDP Solomon Islands Country Office, operating under the UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji, leverages its strong national presence and trusted partnerships to drive inclusive and resilient development. In the Solomon Islands, UNDP implements a broad resilience and sustainable development portfolio, including disaster risk financing and climate adaptation initiatives tailored to the local context. Within this framework, the Pacific Insurance and Climate Adaptation Programme (PICAP) is jointly implemented by the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the United Nations University – Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS). PICAP’s implementation in the Solomon Islands is guided by UNDP’s established relationships with the government and communities, ensuring national ownership and sustainability. 

PICAP’s objective in the Solomon Islands is to strengthen financial resilience and preparedness of vulnerable populations and economic sectors through inclusive climate and disaster risk financing instruments, such as micro and meso-level parametric insurance. This aligns with national development priorities.


 
Duties and Responsibilities
 

To support the effective delivery of inclusive parametric insurance in the Solomon Islands under the Pacific Insurance and Climate Adaptation Programme (PICAP), two interns will be placed with key national partners: Trans Pacific Assurance Limited (TPAL) and the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF). These internships are designed to strengthen coordination between PICAP and implementing partners, provide technical and operational support to each stakeholder, and facilitate smooth implementation of the pilot insurance scheme.

Each intern will report to the PICAP’s Climate Risk Insurance Analyst based in the Solomon Islands, and will act as a bridge between PICAP and their respective host organizations.

Under the supervision of the Climate Risk Insurance Analyst and in close collaboration with the PICAP regional team and local partners, the interns will support the following tasks, adapted to their placement:

  • Coordinate with stakeholders to support timely submission of project deliverables, reporting templates, and compliance documentation;
  • Support the design and execution of outreach activities using PICAP’s financial literacy and consumer awareness tools;
  • Contribute to the preparation of knowledge products, blog posts, and case studies that document the pilot experience and lessons learned;
  • Participate in regular coordination meetings and provide administrative support where needed;
  • Carry out other specific tasks as assigned by the Climate Risk Insurance Analyst and the host organization.Assist in operationalizing the insurance pilot, including onboarding workflows, customer queries, and backend reporting;
  • Support the digital quoting and claims interface, ensuring user experience feedback is documented;
  • Coordinate with WRMS (risk modelers) and PICAP technical team on product refinement and pilot

 
Competencies
 
  • Communication
  • Delivery
  • Innovation
  • Leadership
  • People Management
     
Required Skills and Experience 
 
Education:
  • Candidate must be enrolled in a degree/Post-graduate programme in Social Sciences, International Relations, Economic Development, Economics, Finance, Journalism, Political Science, Communications, or related field.
  • Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
    • Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or higher) 
    • Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme

(minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);

  • Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if

selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.

Experience:
  • Experience in development projects 
  • Strong background knowledge of research, particularly on topics related to finance or climate change and the Pacific
  • Experience in working with civil society organizations, Government Ministries, policy makers, 
  • Self-starter; organized; able to multitask, balance multiple responsibilities, and work to deadline.
 
Disclaimer

 

 
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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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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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