Project Management Intern - AGCF

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience to sustain development results.

UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction and climate change. We support countries’ efforts to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals, which will guide global development priorities through 2030. The key 2030 Agenda principle of leaving no one behind and stamping out inequality is at the core of everything we do.

UNDP focuses on helping countries build and share solutions in three primary areas:

• Sustainable development
• Democratic governance and peacebuilding
• Climate and disaster resilience

In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable.

INTERNSHIP OFFICE BACKGROUND

The Philippines is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world, mostly from climate change impacts. The country has enunciated policies and programmes to reduce these risks, among others the finalization of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), the Philippines Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, the National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP). It has also institutionalized a climate budget tagging process for all agencies and developed tools and mechanisms to mainstream climate change and vulnerability assessments in various levels of programming. However, to achieve the desired transformation, funding would be needed not only from government but from private sector as well. Business decisions and investment priorities should be aligned with the country’s ambition to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve adaptation of communities to protect people, assets, and communities at risk. The government has been at the forefront of this initiative through several policy measures. These include, the Central Bank’s Sustainable Finance Framework, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s

Guidelines on Environmental, social and Governance reporting, and more recently, the Sustainable Finance Roadmap issues by the Interagency Task Force on Sustainable Finance, led by the Department of Finance.

In order to support the initiatives on increasing public and private sector investments towards mitigating impacts of climate change and improving resilience of national and local government agencies and communities, UNDP is implementing the Project: Accelerating Green and Climate Finance in the Philippines: Nature Based Solutions (ClimateFinance PH-NBS). With funding support from the Government of Canada, the Project aims to increase private sector investments into gender responsive nature-based solutions for climate resilient technologies, innovations, practices and approaches. This, in support of a just transition to resilient and low emission development that sustains nature and ecosystems and protects the rights of all who are affected and at risk. This Project will contribute to the realization of the economic prize offered by investments in nature-based solutions in the Philippines.

To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the project has four main components:

• Component 1: Gender-sensitive platforms for data-driven policymaking and regulatory strengthening for climate finance.
• Component 2: Design and implementation of Innovative Green and Climate Finance Solutions.
• Component 3: Capacity building of banks and non-bank financial institutions to increase finance flows to gender sensitive, green, and climate solutions.
• Component 4: Independent monitoring system on gender and SDG impacts of green and climate investments.

Under the general supervision of the Project Manager, the Project Management Intern will support the implementation of the AGCF Project by assisting in project coordination, research, and documentation tasks. This includes supporting coordination with partners and consultants, helping prepare project reports and materials, and assisting in the planning and documentation of events such as meetings and workshops. The intern will also contribute to the project’s communications efforts by co-developing the communications plan, managing the content calendar, and creating materials such as event highlights and social media content. S/he will work closely with the Project Manager, Communications Specialist, and key stakeholders from government, civil society, and the UNDP Country Office.

1. Project Implementation Support

• Provide support to the Project Manager in coordinating with key agency partners and contractors for the effective implementation of project activities.
• Provide technical and administrative support to consultants in the finalization of project outputs.
• Conduct research and consolidate data and relevant information to support preparation and finalization of project documents and reports.
• Participate in project management meetings.

• Support the planning and coordination of project activities such as meetings, workshops, and consultations by assisting with logistics, scheduling, and the preparation of event materials.
• Coordinate with partner agencies and stakeholders to ensure the smooth implementation of project activities.
• Assist in documenting events by taking notes and preparing event highlights or post-activity reports.
   

• Provide support to the Project Manager and Communications Specialist in co-designing the communications plan of the AGCF Project and co-creating communications materials, including the creation and management of a communications calendar for the AGCF project
• Support content creation (quote cards, event highlights, press releases, etc.) for project related social media channels.
   

• Support other/ad hoc activities related to the AGCF project as requested by the supervisor

• Interest and motivation in working in an international organization;
• Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation;
• Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently;
• Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view; and
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude showing willingness to learn.

Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:

• Currently enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree; or
• Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree; or
• Have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from Master’s degree or equivalent studies

Field of study:  Urban Planning, Environmental Science, International/Development Studies, Public Management/Administration, or any related fields is an advantage

Note: Candidates must submit technical writing sample 

Digital skills

• Proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools, preferably knowledgeable in Excel functions and SharePoint
• Proficient user of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or other design tools for development of multimedia products; and
• Knowledge of collaborative online tools, or willing to learn their use.

• Fluency in Filipino and English required;
• Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage

INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS

• UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
• When necessary, interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed;
• When necessary, interns may be required to join official field missions outside of the duty station, at the expense ofthe appropriate project;
• Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship;
• Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan;
• Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity;
• Interns are expected to work full time, but flexibility is allowed for educational programmes;
• Interns need to obtain financing for subsistence and make their own arrangements for internship, travel,VISA, accommodation, etc.
• Interns are expected to have his/her own equipment (laptop), and internet connectivity; and
• Mobility arrangements (onsite or remote) for interns will be agreed upon by the Project Manager with selected candidates, following the policy of the UNDP Philippines Country Office.