Intern- Communications (SECURE) - UNDP internship

Location :

New Delhi, INDIA

Application Deadline :

14-Oct-23 (Midnight New York, USA)

Time left :

3d 15h 41m

Additional Category :

Climate & Disaster Resilience

Type of Contract :

Internship

Post Level :

Intern

Languages Required :

English  

Starting Date :

(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)

23-Oct-2023

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 Months

Expected Duration of Assignment :

6 months

Competencies

• Strong sense of collaborative work, excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

• Keen attention to detail;

• Excellent designing skills;

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise;

• Is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda;

Required Skills and Experience

Education

Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: 

• Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree/diploma programme in environment science, natural resources management, ecosystem restoration, wetlands management, sustainable development, or a related field;

• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a relevant first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent); 

• Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.

Skills

• Experience in research and documentation on environment and conservation issues.

• Basic understanding of issues pertaining to natural resource management, ecosystem restoration and biodiversity conservation

• Demonstrable skills in analytical thinking, communication and research;

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and understanding of Hindi is desirable.

Application procedure:The application should contain:

• The completed “Application Form” including names of 3 referees.

• Current and completed CV in English;

Candidates who are selected must submit the following documents, upon selection:

• Official letter from the University confirming enrolment in their undergraduate or graduate-level degree programme.

• Proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the location in which the internship will be carried out. Selected intern must have medical and life insurance.

Kindly note, UNDP only accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months.