Intern

Background

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction and climate change. We support countries' efforts to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals, which will guide global development priorities through 2030. The key 2030 Agenda principle of leaving no one behind and stamping out inequality is at the core of everything we do. 

UNDP focuses on helping countries build and share solutions in three main areas:

• Sustainable development
• Democratic governance and peacebuilding
• Climate and disaster resilience

  In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable.

  UNDP is a long-term development partner of the Maldives for over 45 years. In the Upper Middle-Income Country context, UNDP country office in Maldives provides technical assistance, policy and technical advisory services to the Government of Maldives in their efforts towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG); in partnership with development partners, financial institutions, private sector and civil society. In Maldives, UNDP’s programme priorities and partnerships are defined and operationalized through the Country Programme between Government of Maldives and UNDP to support and contribute to the development priorities and results envisioned in the 5-year Strategic Action Plan. Maldives is currently in the process of formulating its Strategic Action Plan with UNDP support following the change of government in 2023. 

  In the current Country Programme cycle 2022 – 2026 UNDP has significantly shifted its programme offer to Maldives around 3 pillars supported by a diverse funding base from government finance, bilateral and multilateral donors, blended and innovative finance, etc.: (i) Integrated Governance Programme focusing on justice sector reform, decentralization and local governance with youth, gender and people with disabilities’ participation; (ii) resilience and climate actions, (iii) SDG finance and fiscal spacing, to enable Maldives to achieve sustainable development by eradicating inequality and poverty in all its forms and dimensions, accelerating structural transformations for sustainable development and building resilience to crises and shock.  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 Maldives’ Integrated Governance Programme aims to create an enabling environment for citizens’ engagement in a decentralized manner, by harnessing the power of citizen-led open democracy, digital transformation, and anticipatory governance, while enhancing independence, transparency, and accountability of the governance and justice system, will lead to democratic, sustainable, and meaningful human development for the people of Maldives. The program aims to achieve this through the three result areas: 

  1. Open, decentralised, and gender-responsive governance systems 
  2. Equitable access to justice and human rights 
  3. Empowered, cohesive and resilient communities  Duties and Responsibilities

     Under the guidance of the Programme Specialist, Governance Unit, the intern will support the Governance Unit in the following key project/programme areas:

     1

     Rule of Law and Protection of Human Rights Project:

     📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

     ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

     The intern will primarily support the designated programme office in the implementation of this project, which is aimed at enhancing the capacities of the Maldives Human Rights Commission and strengthening advocacy and civil society engagement and empowerment in this area.  

     40% 2

     Overall administrative support to Governance unit:

     The intern also provides overall assistance to projects implemented by the Governance Unit, including assistance in coordination of day-to-day operations, M&E and communications. 

     50% 3

     Other:

     Support other/ad hoc activities as seen relevant and needed.

     10% Competencies
     • Interest and motivation in working in an international organization;
     • Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation;
     • Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal oriented mind-set;
     • Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently;
     • Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities; 
     • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
     • Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view;
     • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude. Required Skills and Qualifications   Education:

       Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:

       • currently in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree; or
       • currently enrolled in a Master’s degree; or
       • have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a bachelor’s or master’s degree or equivalent studies.

         Field of study: Public administration, International Relations, Political Science, Governance  or equivalent. 

         Required Skills

         IT skills:

         • Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools;

           Language skills:

           • English required.
           • Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage. Disclaimer   Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders) 
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               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.  
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