Internship

Background
  Diversity, 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) in Georgia works towards sustainable development, focusing on poverty reduction, democratic governance, crisis prevention and recovery, gender equality and environmental sustainability, among others. UNDP Georgia collaborates with the Government of Georgia, civil society, and other partners to address key development challenges, including promote inclusive growth, green transition, VET system development, rural and regional economic development, extension system development, SMEs growth and other areas.

UNDP’s Economic Development (ED) Programme in Georgia works to ensure that the benefits of economic growth reach those who still live in poverty. Our goal is to address structural and systemic challenges hampering economic development and create cooperation and partnership space for sustainable, inclusive and climate-smart growth. Under the ED programmes, assistance is provided to develop institutions, systems and policies that contribute to sustainable economic advancement, reduce poverty, create economic opportunities for people, enhance rural development, support local entrepreneurship, facilitate international trade of SMEs, innovation and digitalization, and promote vocational education and training tailored to the needs of local labor markets. ED programmes and projects contribute to the achievement of Georgia’s national Sustainable Development Goals and draw progress on the path to European integration.

Having support by interns for the UNDP Georgia's economic portfolio aligns with the organization's objectives of promoting sustainable development, capacity building, and youth empowerment. It creates a win-win situation where interns gain valuable experience and skills while contributing to the UNDP's mission of advancing inclusive growth and prosperity in Georgia
 

Duties and Responsibilities
The intern will assist the Economic Development portfolio team in continuously implementing ongoing initiatives and interventions.

Specifically, the intern will:
•    Provide background research on relevant issues falling under Economic Development portfolio thematic areas on demand.
•    Support in developing various briefs, slides and reports related to the recent developments in the state programmes implementation related to economic development, rural development, SMEs growth, green transition, local and regional development, VET etc.
•    Collect and sort existing studies and official data on regular basis.
•    Support in analytical work (collecting existing analytical documents and developing new ones) related to the specific tasks.
•    Provide support in compiling experiences and stories on key thematic areas.
•    Provide support in identifying and developing liaisons with other agencies and organizations aiding and providing services to economic development, agriculture and rural development, SMEs growth, green transition, regional development and VET in Georgia.
•    Reaching out to government institutions and other relevant organizations in search of information to give support to the project team.
•    Provide technical support in organizing trainings, events, conferences, and any other project-related activities/initiatives.
•    Draft, edit, and format news, press releases, and blogs.
•    Support the team's knowledge management efforts, including the external website and the intranet.
•    Provide support to ED portfolio Projects in the monitoring and evaluation process and reporting.
•    Flag relevant new research and publications.
•    Provide oral and written translations from English into Georgia and vice versa.
•    Other tasks as required by the project team.
 

Competencies
Core Competencies:
•    Demonstrate commitment to UNDP mission, vision, and values.
•    Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age s