[Hiring] Pathfinder Multisectoral Tools Development Internship @UNDP

Role Description

Provide support to the Pathfinder Secretariat on a systems-based multisectoral toolbox: search, develop and prepare for use in districts and communities that are left the furthest behind.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support to the UNDP-Health Funds and Health Systems / Pathfinder Secretariat.
• Contribute to the Secretariat’s support to UNDP country office in Cameroon during the piloting in the three communes.
• Contribute to the evaluation of the piloting in Cameroon.
• Search, develop, and prepare draft 80 tools for Pathways B and 50 for C.
• Contribute to the Pathfinder guide for comprehensive systems-based implementation.
• Undertake related tasks as assigned by the team.

Qualifications

• Degree programme in public health, international relations/development studies or other relevant fields.
• Strong track record of research and writing skills.
• Knowledge of international public health, gender and/or human rights.
• Experience with data visualization.
• Editing skills in both English and French are helpful.
• Expertise in health and development issues.

Requirements

• Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
  • Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
  • Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent).
  • Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation.
• Familiarity with the UN system, and/or other international organisations.
• Background in international development, global health, or other relevant field.
• Experience in public health is an advantage.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Experience with web-based applications, data visualization software, Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required.

Languages

• Fluency in English and French (written and spoken) is required.
• Knowledge of additional UN official language is an asset.

Reporting

The intern will report to the Advisor Pathfinder Endeavour for Multisectoral Action on Malaria • HQ/BERA/RO/Geneva.

Conditions of the Internship

• Interns may be given a stipend according to the UNDP Internship Policies, if not financially supported by any institution or programme.
• Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of the internship.
• The intern is responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station.
• Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the internship.
• The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP.
• The intern will be evaluated at the end of the contract and due recognition of work will be issued in writing.

Application process

• In your application, please (i) state in one paragraph why you would like to be considered for the internship, and (ii) indicate your preferred start and end date, as well as your availability timeframe in 2026/27 (6 months).
• Please submit your CV/Resume.
• Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Disclaimer

• Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders): Acceptance of a staff position with UNDP may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents.
• UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.
• UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority.
• UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on various statuses.
• The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process.