UNDP recrute un Women Economic Empowerment Intern (WEE)

Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will report to UN Women’s Regional Policy Advisor for Women’s Economic Empowerment and is expected to work alongside and support Women’s Economic Empowerment team with the following tasks:

• Assist in conducting targeted research on subject matters, sectors and countries relevant to WEE in the region

• Assist in developing key knowledge products (policy briefs/ advocacy briefs) on a range of topics (affirmative procurement for WCA countries offices, gender and social protection/unpaid care work; gender and macroeconomics; green jobs for women, Innovative digital solutions for women economic empowerment, etc. );

• Provide editorial assistance and draft project documents, reports, proposals, power point presentations, etc.

• Provide coordination and logistical support in the organization of webinars, and workshops for capacity building or project implementation purposes.

• Prepare a desk review on good/promising practices on Women Economic Empowerment and gender equality

• Participate in Women Economic Empowerment activities and event

Competencies

Core Values:

• Respect for Diversity

• Integrity

• Professionalism Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues

• Accountability

• Creative Problem Solving

• Effective Communication

• Inclusive Collaboration

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Leading by Example

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf

Functional Competencies: 

Include Functional Competencies specific to this position here:

• Excellent analytical skills on gender and development including the use of quantitative and qualitative research methods;

• Excellent drafting skills in English and French;

• Excellent Powerpoint/other software presentations skills

• Interest in the work of UN Women and to the ideals of the UN Charter;

• Computer literate in standard software applications and familiarity with internet-based research;

• Energetic self-starter with multi-tasking abilities and discipline with deadlines;

• Ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

• Strong computer skills (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom);