Job Opening
Job Schedule：Full time
Locations： Home Based Agency：UNDP Vacancy Type：Internship Programme Practice Area：Innovation Bureau：Bureau for Policy and Programme Support Contract Duration：3 months Required Languages：Fluency in English
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking for motivated interns who can support our work in any of the following areas listed below:
Systems Transformation & Innovation
Conduct research and draft analytical content on systems transformation, innovation, and emerging policy approaches
Contribute to horizon scanning and synthesis of global and regional trends relevant to policy innovation and system change
Contribute to the design, documentation, and refinement of innovative policy and programme approaches
Design, test, and document innovative policy and programme approaches aimed at system-level change
Collect, curate, and disseminate knowledge products and thought leadership on innovation and systems transformation to align regional efforts and scale innovation
Programme Delivery & Capacity
Building Contribute to the delivery of digital, data, and AI initiatives with UNDP Country Offices
Develop capacity-building materials on digital, data, and AI for governments and partners
Coordinate activities related to national digital, data, and AI strategies
Draft practical toolkits, guidance notes, and implementation resources for Country Offices Organize and deliver webinars, trainings, and learning sessions
Data Policy & Governance
Conduct research on data governance frameworks, data protection, and responsible data use
Contribute to advisory on development of national data strategies and data governance frameworks
Draft policy briefs, background notes, and analytical summaries on data-related topics
Track global and multilateral processes related to data and digital governance
Contribute to UNDP positioning and advocacy on data policy and digital rights
Data Analytics & Insights
Collect, clean, and analyze quantitative and qualitative datasets
Develop dashboards, trackers, and data visualizations for monitoring and reporting
Analyze progress of Digital Strategy implementation using data-driven approaches
Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes
Translate data findings into concise, actionable insights for internal use
Partnerships & Strategic Communications
Research potential new partners including technology companies, foundations, non-profits, alliances, etc., and help identify new opportunities and areas of collaboration
Contribute to strategic communications, outreach to and engagement of partners, and subsequent partnership development, including drafting concept notes, communications materials, proposals, pitch decks, project documents, memorandum of understanding (MoU), outreach materials and other documents.
Take part in engagement in global, multilateral and UN interagency processes, including through drafting statements and speeches, attending meetings at the UN, and helping to organize meetings and events.
Assist in UNDP positioning and thought leadership on digital, AI and innovation including through conducting research, compiling information on, and analyzing key technology and digital issues, particularly related to digital development, transformation and capacity-building
Develop strategic communications by planning and producing compelling content for communications channels like social media, newsletters, blogs and internal UNDP platforms
Contribute to the research and mapping of key media outlets, influential potential content partners, and trending topics in digital & technology
Process Efficiency & Resource Management
Track project workplans, milestones, and deliverables for DAI Hub projects
Contribute to planning for HR, procurement, and resourcing processes in line with UNDP policies and guidelines
Develop SOPs, internal guidance, trackers, and dashboards
Contribute to planning, monitoring, and reporting of operational and resourcing plans Identify operational inefficiencies and propose process improvements
Product Design, Build, and Management (including AI tools)
Participate in the design of digital products such as apps, platforms, web apps, and AI tools to enable UNDP's work in countries, working with ‘client’ teams to define success and product requirements.
Contribute to the scoping, and proposal writing for new digital products for UNDP thematic teams.
Support the building of digital products, including working with software developers, client teams, and product managers.
Assist with contract development and invoicing of product development work.
Conduct user testing and improvement of digital products.
Assist with the implementation of digital products in countries, working with local implementation teams and UNDP thematic teams to ensure quality delivery and outcomes.
Research & Knowledge Management
Maintain and regularly update content on UNDP knowledge platforms (including SparkBlue and SharePoint)
Conduct desk research and synthesis on digital, data, and AI topics to support KM products and communications
Draft knowledge summaries, background notes, and briefing materials. Support content curation and dissemination of internal newsletters
Curate and maintain digital- and data-related knowledge products and repositories
Manage content for digital guides, internal platforms, and knowledge databases
Coordinate dissemination of research and thought pieces across UNDP units
COMPETENCIES
Achieve Results:
Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively:
Open to creative ideas/known risks, is a pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously:
Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility:
Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination:
Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner:
Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion:
Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
OTHER COMPETENCIES
Database management skills.
Detail-oriented, preferably with previous administrative and office management experience.
Eager to learn new things and gradually adapt the theory into practical work.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to deliver in a high-pressure environment
Ability to handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, mixing long-term projects with the urgency of immediate demands.
Ability to collaborate with and achieve actionable results
Excellent ability to multi-task in a high-demand and fast-paced work context
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
REQUIRED SILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Education and Experience
Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:
Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), or. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (undergraduate; minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent); or Have graduated with a university degree (first university degree, or second university degree or equivalent, or higher) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation. Interest/Experience in one of the workstream areas is desirable
Application Process
The application should contain: A brief Cover Letter (in English) A current and complete CV (Curriculum Vitae) in English. Complete this form - https://airtable.com/appeKAJ7quPABAfoc/pagj4yv4UGVuveqXx/form in addition to submitting your details via the UNDP vacancy link. Please make sure to complete both steps.
UNDP Terms & Conditions for Internship
In accordance with the UNDP Internship policy, UNDP interns are eligible to receive a monthly stipend, with the rate that varies depending on the duty location.
The stipend will be paid monthly,and part-time
Remote internship arrangements are prorated accordingly. Where an intern is financially supported by an institution, government or third party, UNDP will, subject to the rules of such institution, government or third party, pay the intern the difference, if any, between the external financial support provided and the applicable UNDP stipend. Except for the stipend, all other expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring the government or institutions. UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship. The intern must provide proof of enrollment in a health insurance plan. Interns are not considered staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity Due to the high volume of applications received, we can ONLY contact successful candidates UNDP Internship Policy Send your queries to talent.dai.hub@undp.org
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