JOB DESCRIPTION

Background

Hosted by the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (MPTF Office) is the only United Nations unit exclusively dedicated to the design and administration of multi-stakeholder pooled financing instruments. Since 2003, it has supported over 200 UN-implemented pooled funds, providing an integrated platform of inter-agency pooled fund services to help UN organizations and partners make fast and efficient progress towards collective outcomes, like the 2030 Agenda. The MPTF Office’s current portfolio is over $16 billion in total, with more than $1.8 billion per year in contributions and includes more than 150 active pooled financing mechanisms.

The MPTF Office’s trustee and fund design and administration service is a standard setter in the UN System – professionalized, highly transparent and firewalled from all UN implementing entities. The MPTF Office has put in place a number of tools and systems to support its transparent and accessible fund administration services such as its digital platform the MPTF Office Gateway. As a shared UN service provider, the MPTFO operates in a distinct and dedicated business unit. It provides an integrated service platform that, in addition to core trust fund design and administration functions, provides complementary services to users like data analytics, research administration, and knowledge management.

This internship plays a pivotal role in enhancing and expanding the use of the MPTFO Gateway integrated platform, which provides digital tools for fund design, administration and financial data management. The incumbent will engage with various teams within the MPTF Office and the Fund Secretariats to cultivate a culture of knowledge sharing and promote best practices.>

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in developing and maintaining knowledge management systems and databases, including the Gateway page in UNDP/ MPTFO internal SharePoint.
Contribute to the creation of knowledge products including guides, briefs, and presentations as related to Gateway related processes and workflows.
Support the organization and facilitation of knowledge-sharing events and interactive workshops.
Engage with stakeholders through learning platform like Gateway website, SharePoint Gateway page and LinkedIn to promote knowledge sharing initiatives.
Coordinate with teams to gather insights and encourage contributions to the knowledge base.
Participate in projects aimed at improving communication and information sharing in relation to Gateway platform.

Required Skills and Experience

Enrolled in a Master’s programme; or

In the final year of a Bachelor’s programme;
Or within one year after graduation from a Bachelor’s or a Master’s programme.
Majors in Information Management, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field. An advanced university degree is an asset.

Skills and competencies

Proficiency in MS 365 tools, especially SharePoint.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including fluency in English.
Familiarity with social media platforms for professional engagement.
Understanding of knowledge management principles and practices.

Language: 

Proficiency in English
Knowledge of one of the other five official languages of the UN (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) would be an asset

Required Documents

Please submit your application with below documents

CV and letter of motivation
Copy of school transcript
Indicate if you will be financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation or scholarship programme, and the financial amount.

Conditions: 

Intern will be given monthly stipend in accordance with the provisions of the UNDP Internship policy, which applicants should become familiar with prior to signing an UNDP Internship Agreement Form . Where an intern is financially supported by an institution, government or third party, UNDP will, subject to the rules of such institution, government or third party, pay the intern the difference, if any, between the external financial support provided and the applicable UNDP Stipend.

UNDP accepts no responsibility for the medical and life insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship;

All the expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring government or institutions;

The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment within the UN System, but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements