Event and Knowledge Management Intern (Part-time)

Background
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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.
Present in about 170 countries and territories, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) supports governments in developing strong policies, institutions, and partnerships to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP’s Sustainable Finance Hub (SFH) was established to aggregate UNDP’s work and expertise on SDG financing and to offer a comprehensive package of tools and support that enables governments, the private sector, philanthropy, and international financial institutions to accelerate financing for the SDGs. You can visit the Sustainable Finance Hub website for more information.

The Finance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAST) Initiative, a flagship programme of the SFH, focuses on mobilizing the financial sector to contribute to the achievement of SDG 8.7, which seeks to eradicate forced labor, end modern slavery, and human trafficking. FAST has entered its third phase (2024–2030), emphasizing sustainable finance solutions and targeted interventions in high-risk countries.

The Event and Knowledge Management Intern will support FAST's critical activities by assisting in programme management, event coordination, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects addressing modern slavery and trafficking through innovative financing mechanisms.
 

Duties and Responsibilities
The Event and Knowledge Management intern will work under the guidance from the Sustainable Finance Programme Manager, and direct supervision of  the FAST Initiative Project Coordinator. S/he will also work  in close collaboration with other SFH team members, and with the Business and Human Rights colleagues. The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities:

1) Event Management Support:

• Support in the organization of in-person, virtual, and hybrid multi-stakeholder consultations, roundtables, and bilateral meetings and events
• Coordinate logistics for events, including invitations, agendas, and follow-up materials
• Assist in event setup, execution, and breakdown, ensuring all activities run smoothly
• Assist in addressing any issues or emergencies that arise during the event promptly and effectively
• Support the preparation of pre- and post-event surveys and survey data analysis
• Maintain updated records of event calendar and participant engagement metrics
• Assist with maintaining event contact lists.

2) Knowledge Management Support:

• Assist in documenting key insights, recommendations, and stakeholder commitments during consultations
• Assist in drafting events debriefings, outcome reports, presentations, and communication materials for internal and external stakeholders
• Support the development and maintenance of knowledge repositories, including resource materials and tools for stakeholders 
• Support the dissemination of knowledge shared at events via Intranet and Viva Engage
• Support the creation of Intranet sites, Teams Channels, SharePoint Folders, and material kits (including slide decks, promotional materials, follow-up materials) for recurring (training) events
• Assist in maintaining effective communication channels to address inquiries, and provide updates
• Support Public Communications and Content Development:
       a) Work with team members to support communications planning to promote knowledge products and activities across social          media, email (regular and ad-hoc content), and events
       b) Update content related to events in FAST's digital platforms, including its website and intranet.

3) Administrative Support:

• Support implementation of FAST workplan through document preparation and process man