[Hiring] Reporting and Public Relations Intern @UNDP

Role Description

The Area-based Development Emergency Initiative (ABADEI) is an integrated approach to support basic human needs, complementing short-term humanitarian life-saving assistance with safeguarding livelihoods and strengthening community resilience. It is centered around addressing:

• Worsening poverty and vulnerability
• Supporting community resilience and social cohesion
• Addressing climatic vulnerability
• Enabling the rehabilitation of small-scale infrastructure vital for basic human needs

The intern will support the team in reporting and donor relations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft and translate various donor reports, including Japan.
• Identify and map potential Japanese institutional actors (e.g., NGOs, academic institutions, private sector) for partnership opportunities.
• Develop tailored outreach materials (presentations, concept notes) for donor engagement.
• Coordinate and support meetings, briefings, and field visits for Japanese stakeholders.
• Maintain a contact database and engagement tracker for Japanese partners and donors.
• Perform other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.

Institutional Arrangement

The intern will work under the direct supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist and under the overall guidance of the ABADEI Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in international relations, development studies, social sciences or similar field.
• Enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher).
• Enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
• Recently graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation.
• Enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.

Requirements

• Prior internships and other experiences with an international organization.
• At least 1 prior internship and/or professional experience with an international organization or NGO, especially in the areas of donor reporting and partnerships, will be an asset.
• Must be available to work for at least 3 working days a week.

Desired Skills

• Previous experience drafting reports.
• Previous experience translating documents from Japanese to English and vice-versa.
• Previous experience working on public relations.
• Experience coordinating meetings is desired.

Required Language(s)

• Written and spoken English and Japanese are required.

Disclaimer

Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders): Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.

Non-discrimination

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.