Programme support intern ( two positions )

BackgroundDiversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in some 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.UNDP re-opened its office in Doha, the State of Qatar since August 2021. This was initiated pursuant to the agreement between the Government of the State of Qatar and UNDP concerning the establishment of a UNDP office in Doha in Qatar signed on 15 March, 2021.As the United Nations lead agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. UNDP partners with countries to develop policies, leadership skills, institutional capabilities, and to build resilience for achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It advocates for transformative change, and we connect countries to the resources they need to help people build a better life.UNDP in Qatar serves as an interlocutor between the State of Qatar represented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar Fund for Development as global development partners, and key national strategic partners in Qatar.It offers seamless access to substantive technical policy advisory services and connectivity to Qatar with UNDP’s Global Policy Network architecture.Currently, major objectives of UNDP’s office in Qatar include (1) Enhancing the impact of Qatar funded development programme and strengthen the strategic and multifaceted partnerships between Qatar and UNDP on the future of development, facilitate co-creation of new frontiers of innovative and transformative development solutions, (2) Offering strategic demand driven technical services, building long term capacity, organize policy dialogues and advocacy events in multilateral platforms while (3) forging multistakeholder partnerships with key entities including Qatar Fund for Development.The internship is intended to facilitate the following knowledge/learning:UNDP’s policy and programme priorities in the Arab States region, especially in relation to economic transformation, governance and stabilization, climate and energy, gender and digital transformation.Financing and partner data analysisDevelopment data visualizationKnowledge of development challenges the Arab States regionDuties and ResponsibilitiesData Analysis and Reporting:Support the development of Qatar-specific partner mappings and trend analysis.Model data for analysis and create visual representations of data.Conduct analysis of key developments in discussions with partners.Support to the office in Doha in updating and following up on partnership engagement.Knowledge Management and Documentation:Contribute to the creation of presentations, infographics, and reports to strengthen UNDP's external position and engagement with partners.Contribute to the development of guidance and partnership notes that summarize key aspects of UNDP’s work aligned with partner priorities.Support the Office in maintaining their inputs into UNDP’s Client Relationship Management system (UNITY) by coordinating with different UNDP country offices/programmes that engage with the Government of Qatar.Resource Mobilization and Partnership Management:Identify projects and programs funded by partners in QatarSupport internal capacity building by developing donor profiles, guidance notes, and other online toolkits for resource mobilization and strategic engagement analysis.Support outreach and engagement with Qatari based partners on various initiatives, logistics and other administrative arrangements.GeneralPerform other related tasks/duties as required.CompetenciesExcellent analytical skills and research capacity;Excellent writing and editing skills;An interest in addressing global challenges that the Arab Region is facing;Creative, out-of-the-box thinking;Required Skills and ExperienceEducation:Applicants to UNDP internships must at the time of application meet one of the following academic requirements:Be enrolled in a gra