Internship (National)

Internship Environment

Overview

Assist in managing environmental projects and support data collection efforts.

You have:

• Candidates must be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme or equivalent, or have recently graduated and must start the internship within one year of graduation.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills in English.
• Good level of knowledge in Dzongkha.
• Experience in environment, communications, sustainable development and livelihood enhancement is an asset.

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Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

UNDP Environment portfolio manages different projects in Nature, Climate and livelihoods in partnership with the government ministries and agencies. The portfolio is composed of the team of project analysts, project managers and technical specialist supervised by a Portfolio Manager who reports to the country office management. Projects are implemented through either Direct Implementation or National Implementation Mode. These projects contribute to the national development guided by the 13th FYP of the Royal Government of Bhutan, the UNDP Country Program Document (CPD) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Country Framework ( 2024-28) integrating into the over all sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs).

The planning, implementation, monitoring, result reporting of the series of the projects in the portfolio generate extensive data and information, requires multiple discussions, meetings, field missions and coordination of multiple activities. These projects provide learning opportunities in project management, progress reporting, communications, coordination, mentoring, team work.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the portfolio manager and program analysts with the Environment and livelihoods team, the Intern will provide assistance and supports to the portfolio manager and the program analysts to deliver tasks such as, communications, data compilation, analysis , administrative and coordination works.

The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities:

Support workshops/ meetings and missions

• Logistics support on meeting and workshop preparations
• Coordination with team and stakeholders
• Participate in meeting and maintain record of discussion

Research on the topics related to Environment, Disaster and Climate change

• Prepare briefs and talking points, gather information related to specific topics in environment, livelihood enhancement and climate change
• Carry out information compilation, document good lessons in project management, prepare draft high impact story materials
• Assist in developing communication strategies for projects with the environment and livelihoods
• Assist program analysts in desk research in climate change, environment and livelihood themes

Support data collection on projects

• Assist in organization of project related field activities, meetings, workshops including record of discussions and assist preparation of activity plans and progress reports
• Support in e-filing and documentation

• Engage in time sensitive ad-hoc assignments

  Competencies

  The intern should have the following skills and competencies:

• Curiosity and Creative thinking

• Possess approaches to work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude showing willingness to learn, work in teams
• Basic Qualitative and Quantitative research skills
• Basic analytical skills in data collection, consolidation and analysis
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Ability to support a team and team building skills
• Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view
• Knowledge and proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools;

• Knowledge and proficient user of Video Conferencing tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams

  Required Skills and Experience

  Education:

• Candidates must at the time of application meet ONE of the following requirements:

1. Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher);
2. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
3. Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (1) and (2) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation;
4. Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.

• Applicants with experience in environment, communications, sustainable development and livelihood enhancement is an asset

  Language:

• Excellent writing and speaking skills in English

• Good level of knowledge in Dzongkha

  Disclaimer

  Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)

  Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.

  UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

  Applicant information about UNDP rosters

  Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

  Non-discrimination

  UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

  UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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