United Nations Development Programme
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INTERNSHIP WITH HDRO
Location : New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Application Deadline : 19-May-13
Type of Contract : Internship
Post Level : Intern
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 14-Jun-2013
Duration of Initial Contract : from June 14th to August 16th, 2013
Background
The mission of the Human Development Report Office (HDRO) is to advance human development. The goal is to contribute towards the expansion of opportunities, choice and freedom. HDRO works towards this goal by promoting innovative new ideas, advocating practical policy changes, and constructively challenging policies and approaches that constrain human development. HDRO works with others to achieve change through writing and research, data analysis and presentation, support to national and regional analysis and outreach and advocacy work.
Internship Summary
The objective of this internship is to provide participants with the opportunity to learn about Human Development Reports - global, regional, national, sub-national - their various themes and development issues and how to raise the quality of these reports; to be knowledgeable about current international development issues; to master skills in basic analysis and research work; to be exposed to a large database of reports and related information.
Duties and Responsibilities
- The intern would work closely with the research team as research assistant for the Human Development Report. In particular, it is expected to deliver the following tasks:
- Review literature and prepare summaries with main findings in human development topics, as requested;
- Provide assistance for quantitative and qualitative background research done within research team for the Human Development Report 2014;
- Support communication and administrative tasks of the research team;
- Prepare talking points and PowerPoint presentations for meetings with external collaborators of the Report, as well as brainstorm meetings and;
- Support other activities as requested.
Competencies
Core competencies:
Demonstrate commitment to the UN's core values; respects individual, gender and cultural differences in dealing with others.
Functional Competencies:
- Demonstrable skills in analytical thinking, communication, and research;
- Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work under pressure within an international setting;
- Effective communications skills and computer skills;
- Produce quality outputs in a timely manner when assigned a given task;
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
- Ability to remain calm, in control and good humored even under pressure and tight deadlines;
- Provide support to others who request advice or help.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Currently enrolled in a Masters or PhD Program in economics, social sciences, or statistics
Experience:
Familiar with the Human Development Reports and measures
Excellent knowledge of and experience with Stata and Excel
Language:
Fluent in English
Note:
Candidates who are short0listed for an interview must submit prior to the interview the following documents:
Official letter from the University confirming enrolment in a graduate-level degree programme;
Have a valid visa to work in the US;
Letter of endorsement from a faculty member who has worked with the student in the recent past and who is knowledgeable on the student's performance;
Complete and sign the 'Application Form' which is available at http://www.undp.org/internships.
UNDP only accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months.
UNDP does not pay for internships. Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP .The costs associated with the latter must be borne by the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or by the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his or her own arrangements for travel, accommodation, etc.
Proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the location in which the internship will be carried out (i.e. New York, USA).
Have medical and life insurance.
Subsequent Employment:
The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern's studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.
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UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Closing Date: Sunday, 19 May 2013
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