Gender and Stabilization Intern
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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Internship
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: 0-5 years
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: Not Disclosed
- Work schedule: Part-time/ Pro-rata
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 16/01/2025
- Location: Senegal
UNDP’s mission is helping to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, and build resilience so countries can sustain progress. As the UN’s development agency, UNDP plays a critical role in helping countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
The UNDP Sub-Regional Hub for West and Central Africa (UNDP WACA) covers 24 countries, ranging from high and middle-income economies to least developed countries and countries in crisis and post-crisis situations. UNDP works with its national counterparts in the sub-region to support the implementation of national development priorities and achieve the sustainable development goals.
The UNDP Sub-Regional Hub for West and Central Africa (UNDP WACA) covers 24 countries, ranging from high and middle-income economies to least developed countries and countries in crisis and post-crisis situations. UNDP works with its national counterparts in the sub-region to support the implementation of national development priorities and achieve the sustainable development goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the guidance and supervision of the Gender Specialist, the Gender and Stabilization intern will provide support as follows:
- Support with knowledge management, such as the collection of the gender best-practices, bi-monthly gender meetings with the stabilization gender focal points
- In cooperation with the Regional Bureau for Africa, assist with the development of a community of practice.
- Support with drafting progress reports, concept notes and terms of reference (inter-agency) meeting minutes, as well as proofreading technical documents.
- Support with the monitoring of the Stabilization programme implementation, with a focus on the gender related activities
- Assist in preparing (mid-annual) reports, proofread and provide feedback.
- Support the communications team in carrying out ongoing activities (event coverage, banners, various communications media, etc.).
During the assignment, the intern will gain experience in:
- Knowledge Management;
- Gender Equality;
- Drafting and preparation of reports and minutes;
- Programme Management at a regional level, and understanding its complexities;
- Hands-on planning and implementation of stabilization programs, and gender activities;
- Gender mainstreaming in large, multi-country programs.
Competencies
- Team-player;
- Creativity and innovative thinking;
- Good planning and coordination skills;
- Good communication skills;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Attention to critical details;
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
Required Skills and Experience
Eligibility
Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
(a) Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher);
(b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
(c) Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation;
(d) Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.
Education:
Current student in a higher education program, or recently graduated, in the field of social sciences, gender studies, international relations, economics, conflict studies, or humanitarian action.
Experience:
- Existing expertise/ knowledge on Gender or Stabilization
- Knowledge of the context in West Africa.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in reviewing, proofreading, and editing proposals/decks
Language
Language proficiency in English and French. Excellent proficiency in one, and working-knowledge of the other is required.
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