UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP’s policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels offers a spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy.
Responsibilities :
Assist in planning, organizing, and documenting international events and workshops, including COP30 side events, G20 engagements, and parallel sessions;
Prepare and manage funding arrangements for IEG activities, including budget planning, financial tracking, and reporting;
Contribute to budget forecasting and expenditure monitoring for IEG projects, ensuring accurate allocation of funds for travel, workshops, and community participation.
Support engagement and coordination with external stakeholders
Undertake day-to-day activities and internal and external communications;
Manage and maintain relevant documents in a shared repository;
Respond to stakeholder queries and support regular interactions with key stakeholders.
Help organize regional and global consultations or workshops related to the 8 Billion Hour Pledge, ensuring inclusive participation and dissemination of results.
Contribute to the data collection, verification, and analysis of community-led actions recorded under the 8 Billion Hours Pledge, ensuring transparent and accurate time accounting in line with IEG standards.
Support other Nature Hub projects/activities as seen relevant and needed.
Requirements :
Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) in fields such as international development, international policy, business administration, economics, finance, accounting, financial engineering or related fields.
Have graduated with a university degree (as defined above), and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.
Excellent analytical skills coupled with experience in research, drafting and developing reports and knowledge products are required;
Knowledge of the current state of affairs on biodiversity including Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework is an asset;
Experience developing social media materials is an advantage;
Experience in programme management support and coordination among multiple stakeholders is an advantage;
Experience in data collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation is an advantage;
Knowledge in the preparation of webinar and (virtual) workshops with experience in using Zoom, MS Teams and other tools is an asset.
