Internship

Background

From building the resilience of communities to combat risks from climate change to disaster risk reduction, strengthening disaster-resilient construction practices and water security, UNDP Bhutan supports projects that promote sustainable land management, and climate-smart agriculture and help build sustainable livelihoods for local communities.

Helping Bhutan maintain its carbon-neutral goal is another priority. Through its projects, UNDP promotes inclusive, gender-responsive climate actions, low-emission transportation, and sustainable waste management practices. 

We focus on building community and landscape resilience to the impact of climate change by ensuring access to water and promoting climate-resilient farming practices. We help build the capacity of stakeholders on climate change adaptation and prioritize medium to long-term adaptation plans in agriculture, biodiversity, and health sectors through National Adaptation Plan.

We help Bhutan maintain its carbon-neutral ambition through an enhanced Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) with clear GHG emission reduction targets in the agriculture, transport, human settlement, and industry sectors. Through its projects, UNDP promotes inclusive, gender-responsive climate actions and sustainable waste management practices. We are supporting Bhutan's efforts to transition to low-emission urban transport by promoting electric vehicles and tap into alternate renewable sources and exploring sustainable climate financing. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Environment and Livelihood Unit, the Intern will mainly provide assistance and support to the ongoing work in delivering tasks such as, but not limited to, programmatic, operational, and administrative work.

The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct secondary research and data collection from the field to document the impacts of the project in improving the livelihood of communities and document the return on investments;
• Support in drafting knowledge and advocacy products e.g. background documents, briefs, speeches, presentations and other communication materials related to the multi-year framework programme;
• Support the production of communication materials to highlight the achievements and activities of the team;
• Provide coordination support to the Environment unit to ensure efficient internal and external communications;
• Provide support to the Project Managers to implement project activities and help compile information related to projects;
• Provide logistical support to conduct events, meetings and workshops;
• Assist in identifying opportunities with the cluster units; and
• Provide other adhoc support as required.

Competencies

• Curiosity and Creative thinking;
• Qualitative and Quantitative research  skills;
• Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation;
• Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently;
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Ability to support a team and team building skills;
• Strong attention to details;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view; and
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude showing willingness to learn.

Required Skills and Experience

Candidates must at the time of application meet ONE of the following requirements

1. Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher);
2. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent); 
3. Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (1) and (2) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation;
4. Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program

Applicants must have first level degree in relevant field such as : Development Studies, Public Management/Administration, Social Science, Natural Resources, International development, Management or any related fields.