The UNDP internship programme offers an outstanding graduate-level student the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UNDP’s work with the objective of deepening his/her knowledge and understanding of UNDP’s goals, principles and activities. It is designed to complement development-oriented studies with practical experience in various professional aspects.  Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP.

To learn more about the Project “Support to the Social Sector Reform in Ukraine”, please refer to the following link.

Under the overall guidance of the Support to the Social Sector Reform Project, and direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Intern provides the assistant support to Project activities.

Summary of Key Functions:

Effective assistant support to the UNDP Support to the Social Sector Reform Project

Provides effective support to the UNDP Support to the Social Sector Reform Project focusing on following:

• Insure routine support to the Project, such as support to organization of various meetings; distribution of information among key stakeholders; processing of the correspondence; translation of documents from/to English; support to preparation of documents.

Support to organization and carrying out the meetings, seminars, roundtables, conferences. Specifically:

• Preparation of agenda, minutes, lists of participants;
• Preparation and distribution of letters to the stakeholders;
• Provision of logistic support to organization

Support to preparation of publications on project activities. Specifically:

• Drafting news for UNDP web-page, UNDP FB page, etc on Ukrainian and English,
• Comparison of English and Ukrainian versions.

Support in the preparation of the reports in the framework of the Project. Specifically:

• Collection, analysis and processing of the data obtained, ensuring detailed description of the project activities.

Impact of Results:

The assistance support to the Project is provided on time and with high quality. 

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates keen interest in the work of the UN, and of UNDP in particular
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies:

• Proved capacity to collect, process and analyse complex data and information
• Understanding of the official development assistance specifics
• Ability to effectively communicate with the partners
• Understanding of UN/UNDP mandates and specifics of activities
• Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints
• Strong IT skills
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude, pro-activity
• Remains calm, in control and good humour even under pressure
• Diplomatic skills

Education:

Enrolment in a degree programme in Management, PR, Economics, Social Science, International Relations or related field, in a graduate school at the time of application and during the internship; or have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree, if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages.

Experience:

Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.). Experience in handling of web-based management systems.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in Ukrainian/Russian and English

Application Instructions:

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS is 06 AUGUST 2015

• Click on the “Apply now” button.
• Input your information in the appropriate Sections: personal information, language proficiency, education, resume and motivation. You can type in or paste your Resume into the last box.
• Upon completion of the first page, please hit “submit application” tab at the end of the page. On the next page, you will be asked to upload your Resume.
• Failure to disclose prior employment or making false representations on this form will be grounds for withdrawal of further consideration of his/her application or termination, where the appointment or contract has been issued.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and please ensure that copies of your educational qualifications are available when contacted.

By applying for this position one accepts that this application may be considered for similar Intern positions within organization.