Intern - Intern in Result Management Support Section (RMSS)Result Management Support Section (RMSS) at UNDP

Description

•     Duration: 3-6 months at UNV headquarters in Bonn
•     Start Date: November - December 2014

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of the Section Chief of Result Management Support Section and the direct supervision of the Programme Management Specialist, the intern will support RMSS as follows:

•     Map different project data including areas of intervention and different management arrangement modalities.
•     Collect data and support development of process explanation guides and brief notes.
•     Support development of a client support system through researching different methods of query management and systems.
•     Draft templates of automated responses.
•     Support design of internal forms, checklists and guidelines for programme design, implementation and management.
•     Assist in development of unit related communication materials such as presentations and articles.
•     Assist in filing of unit documents.
•     Support other unit related activities.
•     The intern is also expected to strengthen his/her knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and other publications.

Learning opportunities for the intern:

•     General understanding of the work and mission of the UNV programme, and of volunteerism’s contribution to peace and development effectiveness;
•     Insight and hands-on experience in UNV’s broad range of operational and programmatic issues on volunteer management;
•     Insight and hands-on experience in volunteer management; and
•     Become more familiar with working in an International Organization and in a multicultural environment.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

•     Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree / programme in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Management Studies (Human Resources Management, Public Administration…) or a related field. (Please note that only candidates who will be returning to their studies upon the completion of their internship qualify for an internship with UNV.)
•     Strong interest in development cooperation and in the work of the United Nations Volunteers programme.
•     Excellent oral and written communications skills as well as proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
•     Interest and experience in volunteering a strong asset.
•     Experience in developing countries is desirable.
•     Fluency in English.

General Terms and Conditions:

•     UNDP Conditions of Service for interns (http://www.undp.org/internships/) apply for interns working at UNV Headquarters.
•     The Internship Programme operates on a non-remunerative basis. Costs and arrangements for travel, visa, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern.
•     The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNV but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.
•     UNV accepts no responsibility for the intern’s medical insurance or for costs arising from illness during the internship. Interns are required to provide proof of medical insurance coverage.