[Hiring] SDG Finance and Private Sector Development Research Intern @UNDP

Role Description

The purpose of this specific internship is to contribute to the UNDP's efforts in SDG financing and impact investing. Located within the UNDP Sustainable Finance Hub (SFH) and the Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (ICPSD), the intern will primarily provide research, writing, and editing support on issues and knowledge products related to impact investing and SDG financing, and support the publication of related knowledge stories and best practices.

• Provide research, writing and editing support on issues related to impact investing, SDG financing;
• Support publishing knowledge stories/best practices on impact investing, SDG financing;
• Contribute to designing and implementation of initiatives, projects or programmes;
• Provide administrative support on an as-needed basis;
• Prepare relevant communications materials (speeches, brochures, success stories, social media materials etc.);
• Collaborate on the development and execution of online content (images, infographics, videos, blogs etc.) and campaigns delivered across various social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.;
• Other relevant tasks as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Excellent research and writing skills as well as strong analytical aptitude and strong communication skills;
• Ability to manage workload with minimum supervision and collaborate with a wide range of colleagues while meeting the deadlines;
• Ability to listen and collaborate with a wide range of players, being able to work independently, being pro-active and taking initiative;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Demonstrates and promotes the highest standard of integrity, impartiality, fairness and incorruptibility in all matters affecting his/her work and status;
• Demonstrates a high level of responsibility and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Requirements

• Education: Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
  • Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher);
  • Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
  • 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;
  • Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.
• Experience:
  • Experience in academic writing, research, and analysis on sustainable development, and impact investing;
  • Knowledge of SDG Finance and Private Sector Development is an asset;
  • Knowledge of the OIC countries is desirable;
  • Computer literate in standard software applications;
  • Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the UN, and of UNDP in particular, and have a personal commitment to UNDP's Statement of Purpose and to the ideals of the UN Charter;
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs;
  • Previous experience on economics and finance research, preferably with a perspective on SDG Finance and Private Sector Development is an asset;
  • Previous experience on project designing and implementation is an asset;
  • Social media account management and content development skills are desirable.
• Language:
  • Fluency in spoken and written English is required;
  • Knowledge of French and Arabic is desired;
  • Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

Benefits

• Interns will be given a stipend according to the UNDP Internship Policies, if they are not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation or scholarship programme.
• The stipend will be paid on a monthly basis and part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly.
• UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship.
• Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan.
• Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.

Application Procedure

• The application should contain:
  • Brief Cover Letter (in English) stating interest in and qualifications for the post;
  • Current and complete CV in English;
  • One relevant writing sample.
• Candidates who are selected must submit the following documents:
  • Official document(s) confirming your education status;
  • Proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the location in which the internship will be carried out.
• UNDP only accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months.
• It is important to note that interns are responsible to arrange for their own visa and residence documents, and need to plan for these well in advance.