Internship Opportunity with UNDP’s Human Development Report Office

Join UNDP in advancing human development! We’re offering a dynamic internship opportunity with the Human Development Report Office (HDRO), contributing to global change and development.

Background: HDRO’s mission is to advance human development by expanding opportunities, choice, and freedom. Interns play a crucial role in this mission, supporting young scholars’ professional development and enhancing analytical and statistical skills.

Duties and Responsibilities: As an intern, you will work closely with senior HDRO staff on the preparation of Human Development Reports and related products. Key responsibilities include:

• Quantitative and qualitative background research
• Literature reviews and short research notes
• Review and verification of statistical materials
• Analysis and presentation of human development statistics
• Data source identification and dataset preparation
• Fact-checking and proofreading
• Development of high-impact communications materials

Competencies:

• Proven research and writing skills
• Familiarity with human development concepts
• Team-work orientation and cultural sensitivity
• Enthusiasm and commitment to learning
• Knowledge of UNDP vision, mission, and values

Required Skills and Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. Program
• Previous experience in research, policy development, or communication for development
• Familiarity with the Human Development concept is an asset
• Experience with Excel, Stata, R, and Python is an asset
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; competency in other UN languages is an asset

Working Arrangements:

• Interns may receive a stipend according to UNDP Internship Policy
• Full-time work is expected, with flexibility for education programs
• Interns are responsible for medical insurance, visas, and travel arrangements
• The internship does not lead to further employment with UNDP
• Interns will be evaluated at the end of the contract
• Interns must provide their own laptop

Location: Home-based

Type of Contract: Internship

Starting Date: 16-Jan-2024

Application Deadline: 27-Dec-23 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level: Intern

Languages Required: English

Apply now: https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=114855

UNDP is committed to diversity, and we encourage individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities to apply. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.