UNVMC Intern – Community-Based Socio-Economic Development

Internship

Overview

Support PDET project verification and data analysis in southern Tolima.

You have:

• Enrolled in a Master's degree with a first university degree completed (minimum bachelor's level).
• Pursuing a degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, Development, International Relations, law or a related field.
• Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams).
• Knowledge of statistical software and data visualization software (Power BI) is desirable.
• Ability to gather/analyze information, conduct research and interact with a wide range of actors.
• Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and commitment to its ideals.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
• Working knowledge in both Spanish and English is required.

Contract

This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.

Work Location

Chaparral and/or Ibague, Tolima Department, Colombia

Expected duration

May to August 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will support the local team in Chaparral with the verification of the implementation of the PDET in the southern Tolima region—specifically the municipalities of Ataco, Chaparral, Planadas and Rioblanco. Tasks will include: - Compiling and organizing data of all PDET projects and initiatives in the south of Tolima—including budget, funding source, status of implementation, and timeline for completion. - Preparing graphs, maps, charts and other visual representations of the data (e.g. dashboard) to communicate trends and key findings in PDET implementation. - Preparing meetings and focus groups with PDET stakeholders of projects, including beneficiaries, technical working groups (mesas técnicas), local leaders, government, implementing agencies and others to discuss progress of specific projects and initiatives as well as perceptions of the PDET process in general. - Visiting PDET projects in the field with the UNVMC team to verify implementation. - Monitoring local news and social media accounts for information on progress, completion and/or challenges with implementation of PDET projects in the four municipalities. - Preparing periodic (bi-weekly) updates on findings as well as a comprehensive final report on the status of implementation of the PDET in the south of Tolima. Within the UNVMC’s mandate to verify comprehensive rural reform, the Mission also verifies the implementation of Development Plans with a Territorial Focus (Programas de Desarrollo con Enfoque Territorial, or PDET for its initialism in Spanish) in various subregions of the country. The objectives of the PDET are to promote economic, social and environmental development in areas of the country that were most affected by the armed conflict. The PDET are composed of eight pillars including: social ordering of rural property and land use; infrastructure and land adaptation; rural health; rural education and early childhood; rural housing, potable water and sanitation; economic regeneration and agricultural production; a system for the progressive guarantees to the right to food; and reconciliation, coexistence, and peacebuilding. The intern will support the local team in Chaparral with the verification of the implementation of the PDET in the southern Tolima region—specifically the municipalities of Ataco, Chaparral, Planadas and Rioblanco.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must be enrolled in a Master’s degree and have completed a first university degree program (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent). Interested candidates must be pursuing their degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, Development, International Relations, law or a related field to this Internship Job Opening. Applicants to the UN Internship Programs are not required to have professional work experience. However, your training, education, advanced course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your Internship. Applicants must be enrolled in a Master’s degree and have completed a first university degree program (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent). Interested candidates must be pursuing their degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, Development, International Relations, law or a related field to this Internship Job Opening. Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams). Knowledge of statistical software and data visualization software (Power BI) is desirable. Ability to gather/analyze information, conduct research and interact with a wide range of actors, which may include civil society, and academia is required. Must have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. Must have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this Internship, working knowledge in both Spanish and English is required.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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