Gender Equality Knowledge Intern

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Jul 25, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Starts on Aug 15
Virtual Internship
People, HR & Administration
United States
Remote

Requirements

Competencies:
Corporate:
Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
Technical:
Ability to carry out data and information mapping.
Communications:
Able to communicate effectively in writing to a varied and broad audience in a concise and straightforward manner.
Professionalism:
Capable of working in a high-pressure environment with sharp and frequent deadlines, managing many tasks simultaneously.
Excellent analytical and organizational.
Teamwork:
Works well in a team.
Projects a positive image and is ready to take on a wide range of tasks.
Focuses on results for the client.
Welcomes constructive feedback.
Required Skills and Experience:
Academic qualifications:
Advanced degree in library science, communications, information science, international relations, or related field is required.
Experience:
Experience with content classification and metadata development is required.
Professional experience in Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment is required.
Proficiency in MS Office set of tools is required.
Experience in library science or information science is desired.
Language:
Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Working knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

Responsibilities

Systematically map gender equality knowledge assets across various corporate platforms, categorizing them by thematic area/s along with knowledge product type and geographic relevance.
Support with organization and optimization of knowledge assets in SharePoint, Teams, and other relevant platforms, including periodic updates of resources on thematic pages such as Gender & Energy SharePoint and Positive Masculinities knowledge platform, as well as generation of content for periodic community Snapshots (news & knowledge digests).
Tag mapped knowledge assets with the appropriate taxonomy tags across various systems.
Support with development and update of new Topic pages in UNDP’s Knowledge Centre built on Microsoft Viva Topics.
Lead tracking of status of existing and new Topic pages.
Support convening of Community of Practice webinars.
Support convening of in-person Community of Practice workshop(s) and events.
Coordinate closely with relevant Community Managers and GPN thematic teams to ensure work meets quality standards.

FAQs

Where is this internship located?

The internship is home-based.

What type of contract is being offered for this position?

The contract offered is an internship.

When is the starting date for the internship?

The internship is set to start on August 16, 2024.

What is the application deadline for this internship?

The application deadline is August 9, 2024, at midnight New York time.

What is the duration of the initial contract for the internship?

The initial contract duration is 4 months.

What languages are required for this position?

Fluency in English is required.

What duties will the Gender Equality Knowledge Intern be responsible for?

The intern will systematically map gender equality knowledge assets, support organization and optimization of knowledge in various platforms, tag knowledge assets, develop and update topic pages, lead tracking of existing topic pages, support webinars and workshops, and coordinate closely with relevant teams.

What academic qualifications are required for this internship?

An advanced degree in library science, communications, information science, international relations, or a related field is required.

What type of experience is required for this position?

Candidates must have experience with content classification and metadata development, professional experience in Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, and proficiency in MS Office tools. Experience in library or information science is desirable.

What competencies are expected from applicants?

Applicants should demonstrate integrity, sensitivity to cultural and gender diversity, effective communication, professionalism, teamwork, and strong analytical and organizational skills.

Is knowledge of any other languages beneficial for this role?

Yes, a working knowledge of another UN language is desirable but not required.

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