UNDP has been, since 1973, working with the Royal Government and people of Bhutan to accelerate the country’s development results through innovation, digitalization, development financing, partnerships, cutting-edge global knowledge and technical expertise. We have a very dynamic team and are now seeking interns for the following teams:

1. Accelerator lab
2. Communications
3. RBM
4. Economist

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the unit heads, the intern will provide mainly assistance and support to the ongoing work in delivering tasks such as, but not limited to, programmatic, operational, and administrative work.

The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct secondary research and data collection from the field to document the impacts of the project and document the return on investments.
• Support in drafting knowledge and advocacy products e.g. background documents, briefs, speeches, presentations and other communication materials related to the multi-year framework programme;
• Support the production of communication materials to highlight the achievements and activities of the team;
• Provide coordination support to the unit to ensure efficient internal and external communications;
• Provide support to the Project Managers to implement project activities and help compile information related to projects;
• Provide logistical support to conduct events, meetings and workshops;
• Assist in identifying opportunities with the cluster units;
• Provide other ad hoc support as required.

• Curiosity and Creative thinking;
• Qualitative and Quantitative research  skills;
• Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation;
• Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently;
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Ability to support a team and team building skills;
• Strong attention to details;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view; and
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude showing willingness to learn.

Candidates  must at the time of application meet ONE of the following requirements:

1. Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher);
2. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as a bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
3. Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (1) and (2) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation;
4. Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.

Education: 

• Applicants must have first level degree in any relevant field

Language:

• Excellent written and spoken English

• Good level of knowledge in Dzongkha
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