Sustainable Energy Internship

The UNDP Istanbul Regional Hub (IRH) offers outstanding graduate-level students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UNDP’s work in the field of sustainable energy development programming. 

Based on over 20 years of engagements at the local, national, regional and global levels, UNDP is supporting sector- and technology-specific sustainable energy projects at the national and sub-national levels and engages in advocacy campaigns, policy dialogue, knowledge products and coordination efforts at global, regional and national levels. 

UNDP’s sustainable energy programming efforts target the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) on Energy and are aligned with the three objectives of the UN Secretary General’s Sustainable Energy for All initiative (SE4ALL).  

The Sustainable Energy intern will work as part of a global team of around 20 energy specialists under the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS). UNDP’s global energy policy team is based in the Istanbul Regional Hub. 

Under the direct supervision of the Global Energy Policy Advisor, the intern will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Support the global energy team in analyzing data from an internal knowledge management database covering UNDP’s global sustainable energy projects; 
• Contribute to the development of knowledge and communication products using data from the internal knowledge management database and supporting the global energy team in the implementation of an innovative communication strategy; 
• Other assistance related to UNDP’s sustainable energy activities, as requested.

• Strong interpersonal skills, communication and diplomatic skills, ability to work in a team;
• Ability to plan and organize his/her work, efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
• Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback;
• Attention to details and ability to solve challenges independently;
• Very strong analytical skills;
• Very strong skills in producing communication products such as factsheets, blogs etc.;
• Computer proficiency in database management such as MS Office Excel, Access, or statistical programs such as STATA and/or SPSS.

Education: 

• Enrolled in a graduate level degree programme (Masters or above) throughout the duration of the internship – in Business Administration, Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Engineering, Energy, Social Science, Pure Sciences, Environment, Communications or in a related field.

Experience: 

• Theoretical and practical understanding of sustainable energy development;
• Practical experience  in database management related tasks is an advantage;
• Practical experience in data analyses including statistical analyses is an added advantage;
• Ability to work harmoniously with staff members of different national and cultural backgrounds; and
• Practical experience in producing innovative brochures, flyers, PowerPoint presentations, info-graphic factsheets and other data driven communication tools is an advantage. 

Language:

• Excellent writing and communication skills in English.

Conditions of Service

UNDP internships are non-paid and travel expenses are not covered. 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.

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.
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.

Selected candidates will be requested to submit official letter from the University confirming enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme and copy of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the location in which the internship will be carried out. 

• The intern is responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed;
• Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship or for six months immediately following the expiration date of internship;
• The intern must provide proof of enrollment in health insurance plan;
• Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.

Only those students who will return to their studies upon completion of their internship assignments are eligible.
Due to large number of applications we receive, we are able to inform only the successful candidates about the outcome or status of the selection process.
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.

The application should contain:

• Brief Cover Letter (in English) stating interest in and qualifications for the post;
• Current and complete CV in English;