UNDP India has worked since 1951 in almost all areas of human development, from systems and institutional strengthening to inclusive growth and sustainable livelihoods, as well as sustainable energy, environment and resilience.
Within UNDP India, the Inclusive Growth portfolio works as a catalyst in the skilling and entrepreneurship eco-systems with tried and tested solutions through innovative public-private-partnership with the government, businesses, academia, training institutions, and civil society. It aims at empowering women and youth from marginalised communities with skills and livelihood opportunities to reduce income inequalities across the country, with field implementation in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and the North East Region.
Name of the post : Research Intern
Location : New Delhi India, INDIA
Application Deadline : 28-Mar-21 (Midnight New York, USA)
Additional Category : Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction
Type of Contract : Internship
Post Level : Intern
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Apr-2021
Duration of Initial Contract : 6 months
Expected Duration of Assignment : 6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct supervised secondary research on specific topics in the area of skills, entrepreneurship, livelihoods, innovation, green economy including data analysis, collation and representation
- Provide support in writing of project related documents (concept notes, proposals, etc.), and synthesise documents and other relevant knowledge products;
- Prepare PowerPoint presentations, visual representations, infographics as required;
- Assist in the organization of webinars/conferences/events/forums
- Proof reading and editing of reports, books, booklets or any other type of publications/communications material.
- Ensure effective and efficient provision of services, full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, management of information flow and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made.
- Support the team with other relevant tasks.
Education
Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must have a University degree in in a relevant field of expertise (e.g. Social sciences, Statistics, Economics, or a relevant stream)
Skills
- Experience in data collection and analysis in the field of social or economic development fields;
- Outstanding command in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as handling web-based applications such as Canva.
- Basic knowledge of data analysis and secondary research tools.
- Basic understanding of issues pertaining to the development sector, skilling ecosystem/ enterprise development, value chain development
- Knowledge of gender issues, gaps in skilling and employment/enterprise development will be an added advantage
Application Deadline : 28-Mar-21
