Education: 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 in fields such as Biology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Policy, International Relations, Communication, ICT or other related fields, and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.
Experience:
- Previous related work experience in a national or an international entity would be an asset but is not required.
- Experience in developing websites/programming or using social media channels is an asset.
Language skills:
- Proficiency in written and spoken English is required.
- Fluency and/or knowledge in Spanish, Russian, Portuguese or French language is an asset.
Learning:
- The intern will develop a good overview of global biodiversity financing practices and a basic understanding of UNDP project management concepts.
Additional Information:
Financial Issues:
Internships within the UN system are subject to conditions the applicant must get familiar with before signing his/her internship agreement.
Starting from January 2020 interns will receive stipends according to UN rules and regulations.
Any further costs associated with the internship 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 arrangements for travel, accommodation and other costs.
Application procedure: The application should contain:
- Brief Cover Letter (in English) stating interest in and qualifications for the post and your availability;
- Current and complete CV in English. Please include any personal or professional social media (Blogs, Twitter, Facebook (if public), Instagram, etc. accounts you manage)
Please combine all your documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows to upload maximum one document.
Candidates who are selected must submit following documents:
- Official letter from the University confirming enrolment in a graduate-level degree programme;
- Proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the location in which the internship will be carried out. Selected intern must have medical and life insurance.
Conditions:
UNDP only accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months; UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents, illness or death during the internship; Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity; Interns are responsible to arrange for their own visa and residence documents, and need to plan for these well in advance;
Subsequent Employment The purpose of the internship 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; More information available at: https://www.eurasia.undp.org/content/rbec/en/home/about_us/jobs/internships/
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