UNDP Vacancy Fresh Graduates 2024
UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories supporting partner countries to achieve the eradication of poverty, the reduction of inequalities and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). More specifically, UNDP supports partner countries in developing policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and building resilience to sustain development results.
UNDP has operated in Ethiopia since 1981. Since then, UNDP has focused on providing Ethiopia with strategic support to build national capacity and enhance the country’s development results in the areas of poverty reduction and economic growth, democratic governance as well as climate-resilient development. UNDP is currently assisting the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) to overcome its structural challenges as it strives to become a democratic, peaceful and prosperous middle-income country.
Position: Intern – Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
Interns are selected on a competitive basis and the following minimum qualifications are required:
- Applicants must be enrolled (or have recently graduated from) in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher) Or have recently graduated with a first-level university degree related to Economics, Business Management, Public Administration, Project Management or other relevant fields and must start the internship within one-year of graduation.
- Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
- Ability to work for consecutive 6 months.
- Interest in working on climate and environment-related thematic areas.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback.
- Works collaboratively with team members by sharing information openly and displaying cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Positive and results-oriented attitude.
Technical Competencies:
- Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation.
- Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal-oriented mindset.
- Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently.
- Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities.
- Excellent computer skill (Microsoft Office and software applications).
Other competencies and attitudes:
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability.
- Excellent interactive and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment and beliefs/backgrounds.
- Respond positively to feedback and differing points of view.
Languages
Fluency in oral and written English and Amharic is required.
Place of Work: Addis Ababa
Deadline: 12-Dec-24
How to Apply:
Application:
Interested graduates must duly complete the UNDP Internship application form and submit the following documentation online.
- CV and cover letter (in English)
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!
* If you meet any of the above criteria, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.