UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction and climate change. We support countries’ efforts to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals, which will guide global development priorities through 2030. The key 2030 Agenda principle of leaving no one behind and stamping out inequality is at the core of everything we do.

UNDP focuses on helping countries build and share solutions in three main areas:

• Sustainable development
• Democratic governance and peacebuilding
• Climate and disaster resilience

In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable.

INTERNSHIP OFFICE BACKGROUND: 

The Sustainable Growth Unit at UNDP in Rwanda is seeking a graduate student with an interest in youth empowerment issues to assist in the implementation of the UNDP Youth portfolio and the One UN Joint Youth Programme. This post will give the intern the opportunity to assist in support programme management, coordination, resource mobilization and monitoring and evaluation of the UNDP Youth portfolio and One UN Joint Youth Programme. This internship includes project management, support in monitoring and evaluation, communication as well as support in identifying resource mobilization opportunities.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Excellent writing skills;
• Good knowledge of data analysis skills
• Ability to multi-task and address competing priorities;
• Knowledge and understanding of gender and development issues;
  Interest and motivation in working in an international organization;
•     Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation;
• Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal oriented mind-set;
•     Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently;
•     Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities;
•     Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.

IT skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design and other graphic design production tools is an asset.

Language skills:

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required;
• Kinyarwanda and French an asset
• Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.

INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS

• UNDP will provide a stipend amount monthly in accordance with the provisions of the UNDP Internship Policy. All expenses connected with the internship (except costs associated with site visits outside of duty station, as described above) will be borne by the Intern or her/his sponsoring entity.
• UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship.
• Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed.
• Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship.
• Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan such as mutuele de sante and others.
• Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.
• Interns are expected to work full time, but flexibility is allowed for education programmes.
• Interns need to obtain financing for subsistence and make own arrangements for internship, travel, VISA, accommodation, etc.