Background
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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.
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Programme & Risk Management Analyst of Pillar II, the Intern will provide effective support and have opportunities as below:ย
support the financial and operational management of the Ecosystem and Biodiversity (EBD) Portfolio in Quantum system/UNALL platform, through which the intern may have opportunities to advance in project management, including project finance, project documentation, as well as logistics and administration,ย support quality assurance and risk management of projects under EBD portfolio, through which the intern will have opportunities to learn more about project risk management, UNDP social and environmental screening standards, cross-sector coordination, as well as project monitoring & evaluation. supportย biodiversity projectย formulation and pipelines. This will involveย research into key environmental and biodiversity issues and development of reports and publications to increase UNDP advocacy and visibility.ย Through these tasks the intern will be able to improve his/her skills in strategic planning, research, technical documentation, partnership engagement, and media exposure. The intern might have opportunities for field visits and stakeholder engagement meetings and activities, including government agencies, private sector, and academia. ย The intern will also have opportunities toย learn about UNDPโs role in supporting Chinaโsย landscape conservation practices, legal mainstreaming, and public awarenessย ย in the areas of ecosystem and environment as below:wildlife protection; protected areas and national parks; marine conservation; wetland and migratory birds conservation; invasive alien species control; agrobiodiversity; land degradation.
Description of Responsibilities:
Provide effective support in Quantum system orย UNALL platform to facilitate the financial and operational management of EBD Portfolio, including: Support Recruitment of consultants Monitor the progress of milestone deliverables of direct recruitment byย UNDPย Country Office and provide management support as needed Raise payment/financial requestย Facilitate travel process Track liquidation/advance payment progressย
Provide support on quality assurance and risk management including: Monitor & update the risk status of the projects in system Collect the Project Progress Reports of on-going projects, do the first review and find out information gaps for the report and contact PMO for gap filling Support Mid-term Review & Terminal Evaluation Daily contact with implementing partners (IPs), international and national consultants for catch up on the program progressย
Provide support on pipeline formulation Assist in the formulation of pipeline projects in GEF VIII Assist in translation/interpretation of related documents Assist in identifying relevant partnerships from the private sector and civil societyย
Help logistic arrangement of related meetings with partners, provide translation and take meeting minutes, etc. Provide additional support as necessaryCompetencies:
Education and Experience
Bachelorโs Degree or equivalent in English, Financeย management and environmental science or related fieldsย Intern experience in other organizations/UN agencies preferredLanguage and Skills
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Please submit your application with below documents inย one PDF. Forย those who apply from UNDP Jobs, please note that the systemย will not acceptย the uploading of more than one document so please merge or scan all your documents into one prior to uploading.
a)ย ย ย ย CV and letter of motivation
b)ย ย ย ย Copy of school transcript
c)ย ย ย ย Indicate if you will be financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation or scholarship programme, and the financial amount.
*Candidate who didnโt submit required documentation will not be further considered.
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INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS
This is a full-time office-sitting position, and selected candidate is supposed to work in the UNDP Office for no less than four days per week. Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan and medical certificate of good health prior to starting the internship. Any cost arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship assignment will be the responsibility of the intern. The stipend will be paid monthly. Interns will have 1.5 days of leave per month. Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed; Cost and arrangement for travel, visas, passports, accommodations and living expenses are the responsibility of the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or the intern. Interns must not apply for or be appointed to a position that should be encumbered by a staff number during the period of their internship. Interns are expected to fulfil the terms of their internships. Therefore, the internship must not be foreshortened for the purposes of allowing an intern to apply for a position. Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.Disclaimer
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.ย 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.
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