Intern (Programme Support)

Location: Islamabad
Company Name: United Nations Pakistan

Organizational Context

UNDP Pakistan supports the government, institutions and people of Pakistan to improve livelihoods by providing sustainable energy solutions, maintaining the integrity of ecosystems and building capacities for climate change mitigation and adaptation. UNDP's hallmark approaches are policy reforms, institutional & human capacity building and innovative demonstrations in the field.

Within the overall context of the National Climate Change Policy, UNDP Pakistan endeavors to mainstream “climate change” as a priority in the government’s development agenda. UNDP is working towards this goal through the development and implementation of various climate change adaptation and mitigation programmes related to sustainable energy, water management and conservation of ecosystems.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of Key Functions:

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Programme Officer, Environment & Climate Change Unit, the intern will assist the Unit, based on an agreed work plan, tasks and achievements by performing the activities narrated below for the duration of the internship: -

1. Assist in organizing workshops to finalize Climate Change Action Plans at provincial levels.

2. Participation in workshops and events of Project; preparation of workshop’s reports/proceedings;

3. Identification & development of database of partners on water and energy;

4. Any other relevant work assigned by the Supervisor;

Competencies and Critical Success Factors

OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

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Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties

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Ability to review data, identify and adjust discrepancies

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Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints

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Ability to operate and maintain a variety of computerized business machines and office equipment in order to provide efficient delivery of service

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Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities

MANAGING DATA

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Collects and compiles data with speed and accuracy identifying what is relevant and discarding what is not, records it in an accessible manner and maintains data bases

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Thoroughly and methodically collects, verifies and records data demonstrating attention to detail and identifying and correcting errors on own initiative

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Transmits file data; creates and generate queries, reports and documents utilizing databases, spreadsheets, communications and other software packages with speed and accuracy

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Interprets data, draws conclusions and/or identifies patterns which support the work of others

MANAGING DOCUMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

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Creates, edits and presents information (queries, reports, documents) in visually pleasing, clear and presentable formats such as tables, forms, presentations, briefing notes using advanced word processing and presentation functions and basic database and spreadsheet software

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Ability to produce accurate and well documented records conforming to the required standard

PLANNING, ORGANIZING AND MULTI-TASKING

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Organises and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships

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Plans, coordinates and organises workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines

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Demonstrates ability to quickly shift from one task to another to meet multiple support needs

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Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support

Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.

Recruitment Qualifications

Education: The candidate must have completed bachelor’s degree program from any reputed university (and approved by the Higher Education Commission, Pakistan), majoring in Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Climate Change or a closely relevant discipline.

Experience: Not Required

Language Requirements:

The candidate must be fluent in English, having both written and speaking skills with ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

Duration: 8-10 weeks

Please Note:

Those candidates who have already appied for the same postion, should not apply again.

Candidates who get selected for internship at UNDP shall be required to provide the following prerequisite documents:

• Proof of medical insurance for the duration of the internship

• Letter from the candidate’s university confirming current enrollment and graduation date, if applicable;

• Copy of the candidate’s transcript;

Note: A person who is the child or sibling of an UNDP staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at UNDP.

Disclaimer:

UNDP provides Equal Opportunity for all equally qualified male & female including the physically challenged candidates, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply (local and internal VA).

UNDP has zero tolerance towards Sexual Harassment (SH) and Sexual Exploitation & Abuse (SEA)

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) does not charge fee at any stage of the recruitment process including application, interviews, selection or induction etc. Moreover, UNDP does not concern itself with any information on the applicants bank accounts.