Intern Programme Unit (Open Only for Kuwaiti

Intern Programme Unit (Open only for Kuwaiti Nationals or those holding a legal residence in Kuwait)

Background

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UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality and exclusion. We help countries develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience to sustain development results.

UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction and climate change. We support countries' efforts to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals, which will guide global development priorities through 2030. The fundamental 2030 Agenda principle of leaving no one behind and stamping out inequality is at the core of everything we do.

UNDP focuses on helping countries build and share solutions in three main areas:

• Sustainable development
• Democratic governance and peacebuilding
• Climate and disaster resilience

In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable.

Internship Office Background

Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Resident Representative and the direct supervision of the Programme Analyst, the Intern assists in ensuring the effective delivery of the CO's programme unit by entering and managing data and supporting programme and project implementation consistent with UNDP rules and regulations. The programme unit includes two portfolios, as explained below:

• The Governance Portfolio: This portfolio involves working with the Government of Kuwait on improving the governance systems, including digital governance, policy and strategy support, anti-corruption, international cooperation, and partnerships that feed into the implementation of national development.
• The Sustainable Development Portfolio: This portfolio involves working with the Government of Kuwait and other integral stakeholders, including private sector entities across various industries, to advocate for the realization of the SDGs and including the improvement of human capital and human development, prioritizing the involvement of individuals with disabilities, gender equality, and youth, who represent a significant part of the community. The Sustainable Development portfolio also extends to environmental protection, conservation, and energy efficiency, all of which feed into the implementation of the national development.

The Intern will collaborate closely with the operations, programme and projects staff in the CO and UNDP HQs as required.

Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Governance Programme Analyst, the Intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities:
Assist in Programme Planning and Implementation:

• Support the development and implementation of program activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of work plans, budgets, and progress reports.
• Provide administrative support for the assigned program portfolio, including supporting event organization, maintaining accurate portfolio documentation, and preparing required correspondence.
• Assist in collecting, analyzing, and presenting background information to prepare the country office programme.
• Develop a database of information.

Research and Analysis:

• Assist in researching relevant topics to support programme objectives.
• Analyze information on projects as needed.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Assist in monitoring project progress and evaluating programme impacts.
• Contribute to collecting and analyzing data for reporting purposes.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Liaise with programme partners, government counterparts, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Provide administrative support for the assigned program portfolio, including event organization, accurate portfolio documentation, and required correspondence.

Communications:

• Prepare social media posts as necessary
• Support the preparation of briefs and press statements as necessary
• Update content for the UNDP website

Competencies

• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Ability to work under pressure against strict deadlines.
• Ability to think out-of-the-box.
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Desire to work with and gain the c