The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization whose stated purposes are to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and serve as a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations. It is the world’s largest international organization. The UN is headquartered in New York City (in the United States, but with certain extraterritorial privileges), and the UN has other offices in Geneva, Nairobi, Vienna, and The Hague, where the International Court of Justice is headquartered.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is a United Nations agency tasked with helping countries eliminate poverty and achieve sustainable economic growth and human development. The UNDP emphasizes developing local capacity towards long-term self-sufficiency and prosperity.
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, and outreach and advocacy work.
HDRO has established the internship programme to support the professional development of young scholars interested in the Human Development approach and current international development issues, by enhancing their analytical and statistical skills and broadening their conceptual perspectives.
The recruited interns will be able to contribute through research, data analysis or communication to the Human Development Reports and related products.
Duties and Responsibilities
The intern will be supervised by a senior HDRO staff and work closely with the team on the preparation of the Human Development Reports and related products. In particular, they are expected to deliver the following tasks:
- Provide assistance for quantitative and qualitative background research for the report.
- Undertake literature reviews.
- Write short research notes.
- Review and verification of statistical materials for the report.
- Support the team in analysis and presentation of human development statistics.
- Assist in identification of data sources and preparation of datasets.
- Assist in fact checking and proof reading.
- Supporting the development of high-impact communications materials for the Human Development Reports and related products.
- Support other activities as requested, including providing logistical support to various events organized by HDRO such as consultations, workshops, and side events.
Benefits
- Interns may be given a stipend according to UNDP Internship Policy, if it is not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government foundation or scholarship programme.
- A stipend intended to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, such as meals and transportation at the duty station.
- The stipend will be paid on a monthly basis and part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly.
Eligibilities
- Currently enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. Program in development, environment and sustainable science, economics, statistics, social sciences or related field.
Application Process
- Eligible candidates should apply through the organisation’s official web portal with the necessary documents. The web portal can be accessed by clicking on the “Apply Now” button below.
Application Deadline: December 27, 2023
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