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Intern - UNDP Armenia, Yerevan UNDP - United Nations Development Programme Closing date: Sunday, 16 September 2018



Intern - UNDP 
Armenia, Yerevan 
UNDP - United Nations Development Programme 
Closing date: Sunday, 16 September 2018

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Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of UNDP Armenia Deputy Resident Representative, Intern(s) will work under the direct supervision of Results-Based Management Associate and in a team with Communications Analyst, Executive Associate, as well as UN Resident Coordinator Office, to perform the following tasks:
  • Assist in day-to-day work of programming;
  • Support in results-based management, monitoring and evaluation, and quality assurance;
  • Make small researches on various topics, as might be assigned;
  • Support in data collection, processing, and analysis;
  • Draft different documents and prepare excel spreadsheets;
  • Draft blogs and articles in different areas to visualize programme results. Post information on e-platforms, as may be requested;
  • Support in layout and design of communication materials (i.e. presentations, flyers, infographics, factsheets, images, etc);
  • Support in producing creative and innovative visual content, to be used in communication of and advocacy for the SDGs, social media accounts, as well as other internal and external communication materials.
  • Assist with non-official translation, when required;
  • Support in organization of events, meetings, and workshops;
  • Prepare background materials and information kits;
  • Provide other support to programme and operations, as may be requested.

Competencies
  • Strong analytical skills. Experience with researching, data collection and processing, preparing groundwork information, strong skill in spread-sheeting, data processing and visualization;
  • Proven strong organizational and logistics skills, experience in organizing events in coordination with parties involved;
  • Ability to approach work with energy and positive and constructive attitude;
  • Ability to focus on a variety of tasks within a deadline-driven environment;
  • High level of motivation, ability to show initiative and work independently;
  • Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively;
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills;
  • Demonstrated tact, high sense of responsibility and discretion;
  • Previous successful experience with UNDP is an asset.

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 graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, International Relations, Linguistics, Journalism or related disciplines;
  • Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, International Relations, Linguistics, Journalism or related disciplines;
  • Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.