Internship - Insurance and Risk Finance Facility (IRFF) External Post level Apply by Jun-28-24 [...]

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Genf, Schweiz United Nations Development Programme Vollzeit
Internship - Insurance and Risk Finance Facility (IRFF)Location :

Geneva, SWITZERLAND

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

15-Jul-2024

Application Deadline :

28-Jun-24 (Midnight New York, USA)

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 months

Languages Required :

Fluency in spoken and written English is required; Other UN official languages are a distinct advantage.

Background

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is a global organization with 17,000 staff working in approximately 170 offices globally towards supporting governments in developing strong policies, institutions and partnerships to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

The Sustainable Finance Hub, an integral part of both the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) and the Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy (BERA), is a finance and innovation platform that supports the mobilization and leveraging of resources for the SDGs and leads the implementation of the new UNDP private sector strategy and other initiatives.

The Insurance Facility and Risk Finance (IRFF) leads on UNDP’s work in insurance and risk financing, delivering initiatives that target the ecosystems of investment actors. The IRFF aims to deliver innovative protection solutions in 50 developing countries by 2025, currently operational in 29 countries.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Intern is expected to perform the following tasks:

  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of relevant insurance for development and risk finance indicators for all UNDP IRFF programme countries and regions;
  • Conduct research and analysis, monitoring and tracking of developments in the area of insurance for development, risk finance, gender, climate change, environment, disasters;
  • Support technical teams on research and analysis for the preparation of concept notes;
  • Provide qualitative research on development themes and workstreams of the Facility;
  • Compile research materials systematically and prepare background briefs/briefing notes;
  • Support and contribute to reporting and M&E, including notetaking of key meetings, data collection and analysis;
  • Assist in organizing internal and external events;
  • Assist in other related duties, as required.
Required Skills and Competencies:
  • Have a keen interest in the work of the UN and the UNDP;
  • Strong interest in global development and the work of international organisations;
  • Good organizational and time management skills;
  • Strong research skills and ability to identify relevant information;
  • Strong analytical, reporting and writing abilities;
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines;
  • Detail-oriented way of working;
  • Innovative and creative approach to tasks;
  • Able to work independently and in a team;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Strong computer skills, particularly in MS Office applications;
  • Proficiency in operating websites and content management systems (CMS) is desirable.
Conditions of Internship:
  • Interns may be granted a monthly stipend to cover costs associated with the internship;
  • All expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern or sponsoring institution;
  • Interns are granted annual leave at a rate of 1.5 days per month;
  • Interns must secure adequate medical insurance for the duration of their internship;
  • Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel;
  • The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment within the UN System.
How to apply:
  • Please upload your resume (not more than 2 pages), cover letter (one page) and transcripts as one PDF attachment;
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Working arrangements:
  • Interns will work 5 days in the office, with 3 days from home if preferred;
  • Interns will utilize personal laptop and phone for the internship period;
  • No travel is expected; associated costs to be borne by the hiring agency if undertaken.
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