Internship - Communication, Insurance and Risk Finance Facility (IRFF)

UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet.

The UNDP Sustainable Finance Hub brings together UNDP’s financial expertise to harness public and private capital for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)- supporting governments, investors and businesses in reaching climate, social impact and sustainability targets. Its work drives systemic change towards a sustainable financial architecture that benefits people and the planet.

UNDP’s Insurance and Risk Finance Facility is charting new pathways to build resilience, incentivize growth and safeguard development. Housed within UNDP’s Sustainable Finance Hub, the Facility is using insurance and risk transfer to increase the financial resilience of countries, communities, households, businesses, nature and food systems.  Learn more at www.irff.undp.org

Under the guidance of the Deputy team leader, the intern will be support the IRFF at the country, regional and global levels, and will have the opportunity to:

• Participate in in-house training opportunities as applicable;
• Learn the structure, mechanisms, policies and practice areas of UNDP;
• Participate in dedicated trainings and UNDP online learning tools;
• Strengthen effective writing and technical knowledge.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Intern is expected to perform the following tasks :

• Support the development and publication of communications material through the various IRFF and SFH channels (website, Twitter and LinkedIn);
• Support the development of social media campaigns showcasing IRFF partnerships and programmes;
• Collect stories on the results of programmes' development from Country Offices and organize the info via the IRFF internal network page and website;
• Establish and maintain a photo archive of IRFF events at the global, regional, and country levels;
• Input text and content provided by the Engagement team into InDesign templates to produce various communication materials, including but not limited to reports, brochures, and fact sheets;
• Develop creative and visually appealing graphics, including charts, diagrams, and infographics, for use in various communication materials;
• Provide assistance to the organization of internal and external events; support team integration and coordination; 
• Assist in other related duties as required.

Competencies:

• Have a keen interest in the work of the UN and the UNDP and demonstrate a commitment to its statement of purpose and to the ideals of the UN;
• Strong interest in, and knowledge of, global development and the work of international organisations;
• Strong communications and social media skills; knowledge of web publication tools and photo editing tools is an advantage;
• Good organizational and time management skills with a detail-oriented way of working;
• Strong analytical, reporting and writing abilities;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines;
• Innovative and creative approach to tasks; 
• Able to work independently;
• Ability and desire to work in a team;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback.

Required Skills and Experience:

Education:

Applicants to the UNDP Internship programme must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:

1. Be enrolled in a post graduate degree programme (master programme or higher) in international law, human rights law, political science, international relations, public administration, development studies, business administration, corporate sustainability, or related programme; or
2. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (bachelor degree or equivalent), in above relevant field; or
3. Have recently graduated with a university degree, as defined in the above field and, if selected, the candidate must start the internship within one-year of graduation.

Experience:

• Strong computer skills, particularly in MS Office applications (spreadsheets, data processing and web-editing);
• Strong writing skills;
• Experience in social media management and communications;
• Skills in graphic design, such as Canva or Adobe Pro, and creating high-quality external engagement materials that effectively communicate complex development concepts to a diverse audience is an advantage.

Language:

• Fluency in English required;
• Competency in other UN languages is a distinct advantage.

Application Procedure:

• Please upload your resume (not more than 2 pages), cover letter (max 500 words) and transcripts as one PDF attachment.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Conditions of the Internship:

• Since 1 January 2020, UNDP interns are provided a monthly stipend to cover costs associated to the internship.  The stipend amount varies from duty station to duty station.  The amount can also vary depending whether a selected candidate receives financial support from a nominating institution, foundation, government or scholarship programme;
• Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of the internship. UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
• The intern is responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed;
• The intern should be available full-time during the entire internship duration;
• Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship;
• Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity;
• The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship;
• The intern will be evaluated at the end of the contract and due recognition of work will be issued in writing.

In case an applicant is successfully selected, s/he will be requested to provide electronic versions of the following documents upon selection:

• Copy of the applicant’s most recent resume or curriculum vitae;
• Letter from his/her university confirming current enrolment and graduation date;
• Letter of recommendation from a professor;
• Copy of his/her school transcript;
• Copy of passport;
• Completed UNDP internship application form;
• Signed UNDP Internship Agreement;
• Medical Certificate of Good Health;
• Proof of medical insurance.

Working arrangements:

• (S)he will work 5 days a week from home. Please consider the time difference when applying. 
• (S)he will utilize personal laptop and phone for the period of this internship (unless a laptop is available from the organization)
• No travel is expected. However, in the eventuality it is undertaken, associated costs to be borne by the hiring agency.