Internship: Operations and Management Support- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)- Food and Agricultural Commodity Systems (FACS)- May 2024

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Internship: Operations and Management Support- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)- Food and Agricultural Commodity Systems (FACS)- May 2024

Corporate Background (Internship: Operations and Management Support): United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Food and Agricultural Commodity Systems (FACS) operates in approximately 170 countries and territories, striving to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities, and foster inclusion. It assists countries in developing policies, leadership skills, and institutional capacities to sustain development outcomes. UNDP’s focus areas include sustainable development, democratic governance and peacebuilding, and climate and disaster resilience.

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Internship Office Background: The Food and Agricultural Commodity Systems (FACS) practice within UNDP’s Nature, Climate, and Energy team aims to support UNDP Country Offices in addressing FACS-related challenges. The practice aligns with UNDP’s strategy to transform FACS, considering their crucial role in economies, food security, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in organizing meetings, including scheduling, agenda drafting, minute-taking, and report drafting.
Maintain all operations documents in a shared repository.
Support basic procurement processes.
Assist in team recruitment processes.
Support the implementation of the team’s HR work plan.
Prepare and review presentations, briefing notes, reports, and other materials.
Consolidate documents for procurement and HR-related processes.
Assist in organizing virtual and face-to-face events and workshops.
Facilitate travel arrangements.
Support internal communication needs and ensure the flow of information among project teams and partners.
Translate, proofread, and edit documents.
Perform other relevant tasks related to the Ops and Management Team.

Competencies:

Integrity, adherence to ethical standards, and promotion of UNDP’s values and goals.
Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
Interest and motivation in working in an international organization.
Proficiency in MS Office package and Zoom settings.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
Interest in knowledge management.
Experience in program management support and coordination is advantageous.
Experience in organizing events and workshops is an asset.
Personal attributes: creativity, proactiveness, initiative-taking, good organizational and time management skills, ability to work independently and in a multicultural team, positive attitude, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program or enrolled in a graduate school program related to Administration, Finance, environmental management, sustainable development, economics, global development, social or political sciences, international relations, or any other relevant field.
Recent graduates with relevant degrees are also eligible.
Mastery of MS Office package and Zoom settings.
Excellent communication, writing, and editing skills.
Experience in operational and program management support, HR support, and basic procurement processes is desirable.
Language skills: Fluent in English and Spanish; knowledge of French is an advantage.

Internship Conditions:

Stipend may be provided according to UNDP Internship Policies if not financially supported by any institution or program.
UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents or illnesses incurred during the internship.
Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas, arranging travel, and accommodation.
Interns cannot apply for or be appointed to any post in UNDP during the internship period.
Proof of enrollment in a Health Insurance Plan valid for the location and duration of the internship is required.
Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.
Full-time work is expected, with flexibility allowed for education programs.
Internships range from a minimum of 6 weeks to a maximum of 6 months.

Location: Panama City, PANAMA
Type of Contract: Internship
Starting Date:
Application Deadline: 17-May-24 (Midnight New York, USA)
Post Level: Intern
Duration of Initial Contract: 6 months
Time Left: 4d 23h 55m
Languages Required: English, Spanish
Expected Duration of Assignment: 6 months full time