Position: Digital Governance Intern -UNDP (Deadline June 2024)
Position: Digital Governance Intern -UNDP (Deadline June 2024)
Internship Opportunity: Digital Governance Intern
Background
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Location: Suva, Fiji
Posting Date: 06/12/2024
Apply Before: 06/25/2024
Job Schedule: Full time
Agency: UNDP
Grade: IN
Practice Area: Governance
Bureau: Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific
Contract Duration: 6 months
Required Languages: Fluent in English
Vacancy Timeline: 2 Weeks
Job Category: Internship/Fellowship
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Knowledge and Data Analysis Support
- Assist the Digital Democracy Project’s Data Scientist in gathering, analyzing, and visualizing data related to policy experiments on online harms and information integrity.
- Support the completion of Digital Readiness Assessments in Fiji and FSM, including data gathering and drafting.
2. Communications Support
- Draft blog posts, press releases, and other key knowledge products.
- Synthesize research findings for public consumption and relay them to stakeholders.
- Assist in preparing speaking notes for project activities, including the Project’s final summit.
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3. Project and Programme Support
- Prepare for CSO-government Technical Working Groups.
- Aid in drafting Concept Notes for new projects alongside project staff.
- Support project staff in monitoring, evaluation, and learning, particularly for the Project’s final report.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Currently in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree; or currently enrolled in a Master’s degree; or graduated within the last year from a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program.
Field of Study:
- Candidates from all academic backgrounds are welcome.
- Priority given to those with backgrounds in social science, law, political science, international studies, public policy, or data science, ICT, computer science, software development, or related disciplines.
IT/Research Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
- Familiarity with statistical software/programming languages (e.g., SPSS, R, Python) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is advantageous.
- Thorough knowledge of social science research methods is a plus.
Language Skills:
- Fluency in English required.
- Knowledge of other UN languages or i-taukei language or Hindi is an advantage.
Other Competencies:
- Familiarity with the socio-political context of the Pacific region is advantageous.
- Experience with digital tools and platforms preferred.
- Interest in gender issues, digital governance, democracy projects, or related fields desirable.
- Strong analytical and data gathering skills.
- Effective communicator and team player.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
Internship Conditions
- Stipend provided in accordance with UNDP Internship policy.
- Interns are responsible for all expenses related to the internship.
- Must be a citizen of Fiji and reside in Fiji during the internship period.
- Interns are not eligible to apply for or be appointed to any post in UNDP during the internship.
- Proof of enrolment in a health insurance plan required.
- Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP officially.
Application
Apply online through the UNDP Career Portal by June 25, 2024. Ensure to provide a detailed CV and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position.
Disclaimer
UNDP upholds a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, harassment, and discrimination. Background checks are mandatory for all selected candidates. UNDP is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on various factors including race, sex, gender identity, religion, disability, and more.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to digital governance initiatives in the Pacific region, enhancing skills in data analysis, communications, and project support within an international development context.
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