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National Consultant - Human Development Media Strategist - Dhaka with no field visit

Quantitative Research Intern – Istanbul

Background The Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (ICPSD) offers a selected group of outstanding graduate-level students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to ICPSD’s work as a center of excellence for private sector in development. The internship is designed to support ICPSD’s applied research and policy advisory services and to complement the interns’ practical experience in various issues related to private sector engagement, skills generation, private sector resilience, impact investing, and other topics of international development. The Programme operates under the rules and regulations of the UNDP Internship Policy.  UNDP ICPSD leads UNDP’s private sector strategy, mobilizing the private sector to engage in development. ICPSD convenes stakeholders from public and private industry, as well as foundations to facilitate knowledge sharing and partnerships, catalyses private sector actors for developing products and initiatives for SDG implementation, and provides support to raise capital through innovative financing models such as blended finance.    With the goal of leaving no one behind and building the resilience of a wider category of businesses in disaster-prone, climate vulnerable, conflict-affected, crisis-stricken and fragile countries, states, cities, and communities, ICPSD will complement the work of the UNDP-OCHA Connecting Business Initiative and other global initiatives working with business networks through service offers aimed at engaging, supporting and capacitating various other types of private sector actors (e.g. MSMEs) at multiple levels of engagement and building the resilience of their strategic areas of concentration. These offers will be provided by the ICPSD Resilience and Crisis Response team, which will focus its work on thematic areas such as risk-informed development, disaster early warning and preparedness, climate resilience, and resilient recovery.  Duties and Responsibilities Provide quantitative analysis and data management support, including data collection, data cleaning, processing, and performing statistical and econometric analysis;  Develop and maintain databases, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and accessibility for analysis and reporting;  Support the design and administration of surveys, ensuring robust data collection and quality assurance, and alignment with program objectives;  Support the evaluation of program impacts using quantitative methods, including econometric modelling, and performing econometric analysis;  Prepare relevant communications materials (speeches, brochures, success stories, social media materials etc.);  Competencies Excellent IT skills and quantitative analysis skills, including proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI);  Strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate complex data clearly;  Excellent interpersonal skills: being able to listen and collaborate with a wide range of players, being able to work independently, being pro-active and taking initiative;    Personal Competencies:  Sensitivity to cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age differences;  Required Skills and Experience Education:  Applicants must at the time of application meet at least one of the following requirements:   Have graduated with a university degree in in fields such as economics, econometrics, statistics, data science, finance, business, development, international relations, law, public administration or similar at least one year ago. Required experience:   Solid experience in academic writing, research and quantitative analysis.  Experience with data analysis or statistical software: Excel, SPSS, R, Python or similar platforms.  Demonstrated knowledge in the work of the UN, and of UNDP in particular, and have a personal commitment to UNDP’s Statement of Purpose and to the ideals of the UN Charter. Language:    Financial Renumeration   Interns will be given a stipend according to the UNDP Internship Policies, if they are not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation or scholarship programme.   The monthly amount of the stipend will be determined for each duty station based on the stipend rates published yearly by the OHR Policy and Compensation Unit. The stipend will be paid on a monthly basis and part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly.  Application Procedure  The application should contain:  The Candidate who is selected will be required to submit the following documents:  UNDP only accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months. UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship. Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity. Subsequent Employment  The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern’s studies.  Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.  More information available at: http://www.undp.org/internships/   UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.  Source link

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National Consultant - Human Development Media Strategist - Dhaka with no field visit

Innovation Intern – Istanbul (Home-Based)

Background UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.  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 Istanbul Regional Hub (IRH) serves as UNDP’s primary knowledge and advisory hub for Europe and CIS (RBEC) region. The Hub connects the region to a global network of development experts, builds knowledge and capacity, and forges partnerships to address the development challenges of a complex and diverse region. The Regional Programme (2022-2025) focuses on three key directions of change: structural transformation (including green, inclusive and digital transitions); leaving no one behind; and building resilience.    The UNDP Innovation Team in Europe and Central Asia is pioneering a transformative approach to sustainable development through strategic innovation, portfolio and systems-thinking methods. At the core of this work is the portfolio approach, which organizes initiatives around cohesive outcomes, enabling UNDP to address complex challenges through systems thinking and adaptive management. With over 15 active portfolios across 12 Country Offices, this systemic approach is reshaping development strategies in areas such as urban transformation, digital innovation, and crisis response.    Looking ahead, the team is focusing on three key innovation portfolio areas: Twin Transition (Digital and Green) on local level; AI and emerging technologies, aimed at scaling these solutions; and Future Ready UNDP, which incorporates foresight and intelligence for horizontal integration across themes. Our innovation work is organized around three flagship projects:   The Mayors for Economic Growth initiative, funded by the European Union, has grown to include over 400 municipalities across five countries. This project provides targeted support, from quick response grants to portfolio journeys, helping local authorities reimagine economic development.   The Slovak Transformation Fund enables city experimentation and impact acceleration work through BOOST, which accelerates social impact ventures through tailored support, networking, and financing opportunities.  The Tadamon initiative, supported by the Islamic Development Bank, is empowering civil society organizations in OIC member countries. By mapping over 3,800 organizations, providing crowdfunding training to 600 CSOs, and offering grants for innovative projects, Tadamon is building a robust ecosystem of social impact.    In addition to these flagship projects, the team is actively supporting conflict-affected countries on their pathway to EU accession, particularly Ukraine and Moldova. For instance, through the “EU Response and Renewal Grant Programme for M4EG,” we’re providing direct support to city and town authorities in these countries, addressing immediate needs caused by the war and supporting longer-term economic recovery and renewal.   The team is also at the forefront of exploring innovative financing mechanisms to address the unique challenges faced by small capitals and secondary cities in the region. Building on the success of the UNDP Alternative Finance Lab (AltFinLab) and early experimentation with innovative financing mechanisms, we’re exploring tools such as Green and SDG Bonds, Social Impact Bonds, tokenization, and smart contracts to bridge the financing gap for high-impact urban development projects.   Looking ahead, the team is exploring how emerging technologies can be harnessed for development. The innovation team is also focusing on digital transformation, recognizing that most innovation in the region is rooted in this space, with the goal of leveraging emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and digital financing solutions to drive systemic change and ensure transparent, efficient public sector and while seeking to create new opportunities at the intersection of digital and green technologies to drive sustainable development and systemic change in the region. The team is also pioneering new financing approaches, such as developing a portfolio financing framework that aligns funding with systemic change efforts. Partnerships with blockchain platforms like Algorand and Cardano are opening new avenues for transparent and efficient development financing. Through regular reflections and a commitment to continuous learning, the innovation team ensures its work remains relevant and impactful. This adaptive approach allows UNDP to stay at the forefront of development innovation, constantly evolving its strategies to meet the complex challenges of our time.   The UNDP Innovation Team is not just about projects and innovation methods; it’s also a dynamic and supportive environment for professional growth. New team members are welcomed with mentorship and regular feedback, ensuring they’re well-equipped to contribute to and learn from our innovative work. We are walking the talk – applying the same principles of adaptation, learning, and collaboration to our team dynamics that we advocate in our development approaches. This creates a space where individuals can grow, take on new challenges, and make meaningful contributions to our mission of reimagining development for the 21st century.    IRH is now looking for a driven and curious intern to join the Innovation Team, to support in the area of innovations and urban transformation, including on research, horizon scanning, design, and explore new ways of doing development.  Duties and Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities Under the overall supervision of the Innovation Team at IRH, and in collaboration with project coordinators, the intern will work closely with various team members in the Innovation Team on the following tasks:   Support the development of knowledge products, such as tools and user guides, as well as consolidation of practices on system thinking, urban transformation, alternative financing models or similar;    Support in advocacy efforts and development of communication materials for the innovation team, such as:  Draft articles, blogs, social media posts about regional and country level activities    Consolidate newsletters, develop and maintain user databases, and support distribution of newsletters and other communication materials  Support with updates of web-based platforms for the innovation with new communication materials  Research and generate input for policy notes/briefs;  Support community engagement efforts:  Mapping of unusual suspects (NGOs) and others Support activities to understand needs and capabilities of communities of interest; Support community engagement efforts – co-creation, alumni networks, listening – across urban, innovation ecosystems and Engage and maintain alumni networks BOOST, Crowdfunding or others, as well as follow up impact monitoring   Support

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