Intern - Effective Development Cooperation (Switzerland or Home-based) - 2 positions
Originalsprache: Englisch
Das Wichtigste
Das bringst du mit
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria at the time of application: enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (Master’s or higher) in Development Studies, Economics, Public Administration, International Relations or related field; enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in the same fields; recently graduated with a university degree in the same fields and must start the internship within one year of graduation; or enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship programme in the same fields and undertaking the internship as part of this programme. Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of French or Spanish is an asset. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, strong online research skills, and familiarity with social media scheduling, monitoring, and analytics tools are required. Skills in graphic design, video production, advanced Excel, database management, and Power BI are an asset. Experience supporting communications campaigns, events, digital outreach, social media content creation, research, policy development, advocacy, or large-scale event planning is an asset. Experience working in developing countries or with effective development cooperation issues is desirable.
Deine Aufgaben
Policy Analysis and Secretariat Support (40%): Support activities of the 2027-2029 Work Programme, including research on development effectiveness/cooperation trends, identifying linkages and key areas of support for UNDP’s work, contributing to the Global Partnership monitoring exercise (5th monitoring round), drafting policy/practice products (briefs, discussion papers, country stories, blog posts, practice notes), supporting the roll-out of the monitoring exercise (drafting briefing/guidance materials, communicating with governments, supporting meetings), and providing administrative/analytical support to follow-ups with partner countries and stakeholders (data analysis, drafting analytical products, knowledge management). Communications and Advocacy Support for Monitoring (40%): Implement the 5th Monitoring Round launch plan (drafting newsletters, blogs, video interviews, stories of progress, key messages, talking points, social media content), updating the official Trello board, maintaining the data visualization platform and monitoring the Global Dashboard, and drafting/publishing content on GPEDC’s social media platforms (X and LinkedIn) in line with UNDP guidelines. Events Liaison (20%): Provide logistical support to annual events, international workshops, side events, regional monitoring webinars, and Steering Committee meetings, including drafting emails, event briefings, and communications with partners (OECD, GPEDC Steering Committee, partner countries).
Das wird geboten
UNDP interns are eligible to receive a monthly stipend, with the rate varying depending on the duty location. The stipend is paid monthly, and part-time arrangements are prorated. If an intern is financially supported by an institution, government, or third party, UNDP will pay the difference, if any, between the external support and the applicable UNDP stipend. All other expenses (e.g., travel, accommodation, visa) are borne by the intern or the sponsoring entity. Selected candidates must submit additional documents upon request, including a university enrolment/graduation letter, professor’s recommendation, recent transcript, passport/national ID, medical certificate of good health, and proof of medical insurance valid for the internship duration. The internship is not a pathway to employment with UNDP.