INTERNSHIP - RESEARCH - SUMMER PROGRAMME, Istanbul, Turkey
Closing Date: Monday, 24 February 2014
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Location : Istanbul, TURKEY
Application Deadline : 24-Feb-14
Additional Category Democratic Governance
Type of Contract : Internship
Post Level : Intern
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-May-2014
Duration of Initial Contract : 3 Months
Expected Duration of Assignment : May - September 2014
Background
The IICPSD offers a selected group of outstanding graduate-level students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to IICPSD's work as a center of excellence for private sector in development and inclusive markets. It is designed to provide support to IICPSD's applied research and policy advisory services and to complement the interns' practical experience in various issues related to inclusive business, inclusive finance, private sector engagement, partnership building, corporate social responsibility, and international development. The Programme operates under the rules and regulations of the UNDP Internship Policy.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Director of IICPSD, the Deputy Director of IICPSD, and the Technical Specialist the intern will undertake the following tasks:
- Provide research, writing and editing support on issues related to developing inclusive markets and business impact in achieving the MDGs;
- Support private sector opportunity mapping and outreach efforts;
- Update websites, Content Management System database;
- Provide administrative support on an as-needed basis;
- Other relevant tasks as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
- Theoretical and practical understanding of the role of private sector in development;
- Excellent writing skills, as well as strong analytical aptitude and strong communication skills;
- Excellent organizational, time management and strong interpersonal skills.;
- Ability to multi-task, to work flexibly and meet tight deadlines;
- Attention to details and proven ability to work independently and effectively with minimum supervision;
- Networking skills to engage with key internal and external partners;
- Knowledge of the UN/UNDP and commitment to UN mission and UNDP mandate;
- Computer proficiency: MS Office.
Education:
- Currently enrolled in a graduate-level degree programme as a full-time student in related field at the time of application to the internship.
- Experience in knowledge management e.g. editing of websites and updating of workspaces;
- Fluent in English with excellent reading and writing skills;
- Fluency in Turkish and knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.
Available for working in the IICPSD for a period of 3-6 months. (Applicants available for six months are preferred. Applicants must state their availability in their applications).
Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP. The costs associated must be borne by the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or by the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his or her own arrangements for travel, accommodation, visa, etc.
All documents that will be submitted during the application should be complied into single .pdf file.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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