Internship Roster

This internship roster includes both in-person and remote opportunities.   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.
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  Job Purpose and Organizational Context:

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, working in over 170 countries and territories to help countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP supports countries through integrated solutions that tackle root causes and promote systems thinking to address today’s complex development challenges.

At UNDP Egypt, the Country Office structure is aligned with its Country Programme Document (CPD) 2023–2027 and is organized around three thematic clusters:

• Inclusive Growth and Digital Transformation
• Climate and Nature
• Governance, Social Inclusion, and Gender

These programmatic areas are supported by five functional teams:

• Programme Implementation and Technical Oversight
• Policy and Partnerships
• Results-Based Management
• Communications
• Operations Support

UNDP Egypt works closely with government counterparts, UN agencies, international financial institutions, private sector, and civil society to deliver impactful, evidence-based solutions that align with national priorities. UNDP Egypt is establishing an internship roster for 2026 to support the delivery of its mandate. Interns will be selected for an initial 3-month period, with the possibility of extension based on performance and office needs.

 
Key Functional Areas & Teams:

1. Climate and Nature

The team focuses on supporting Egypt’s climate agenda by promoting clean energy, enhancing community resilience, improving waste and natural resource management, and advancing biodiversity conservation and sustainable tourism.

2. Inclusive Growth and Digital Transformation

The team focuses on promoting economic empowerment, peace and security, digital transformation, impact investment, and support for MSMEs, with a strong focus on youth and women.

3. Governance, Social Inclusion, and Gender

The team focuses on strengthening social protection systems, promotes integrated local development, expands access to justice, health and HIV services and supports vulnerable groups through inclusive services and governance.

4. Operations Management and Support 

The team provides advice on corporate operational strategies, policies and plans. It is responsible for delivering effective and efficient financial, human resources, procurement, administrative and logistical, and ICT services to COs, as well as to the teams in the Hub in line with UNDP rules and regulations. 

5. Partnerships and Communications 

Both the partnership and Communication team work on developing UNDP’s partnership and communication strategy. The partnerships team focuses on resource mobilization and donor engagement, while the communications team leads strategic outreach, media engagement, and visibility for UNDP’s work.

6. Policy Support

The Team Leads the development of strategic planning documents and supports evidence-based programming across all clusters. It provides policy analysis, engages global expertise, and produces knowledge products to inform SDG integration, foresight, and national policy dialogue.
 

Duties and Responsibilities  

While specified TOR will be based on the selection of the relevant team, the tasks to be performed by the intern fall under one or more of the following categories as per the requirements/needs of each team: 

Policy and Strategy Advice and Development:

• Prepare policy briefs, sector scan, status papers on development challenges based on desk review studies and analysis for evidence-based advocacy and policy development in the relevant field.;
• Assist in the development of new or ongoing initiatives, including concept notes development and review of policy literature in respect to the subject to enhance UNDP programming in the relevant field within the Arab Region;
• Document good practices, cases studies, innovations and pilot models for wider dissemination and sharing;
• Prepare Report/Note on the role of UNDP’s Programmatic Support in Structural Transformation in Arab States
• Assist in the documentation of the outcome of a number of regional consultations for positioning UNDP in the region.

Project Design, formulation and other project related functions:

• Assist in policy development in relevant area within UNDP in the Arab Region feeding into global policy development;
• Prepare conceptual framework / concept notes on new areas of work or development challenges;
• Assist in the development of technical support in development of new interventions or projects;
• Prepare and review project documents.

Knowledge Management & Communications:

• Prepare knowledge and communication products for advocacy and outreach, related to national, regional and global initiatives within the relevant team;
• Review knowledge and communications products (subject, design and content);
• Disseminate knowledge and communications products;
• Contribute to the preparation of social media content, the drafting of news, interviews and stories for knowledge platform, the development of relevant brochures, videos and infographics;
• Contribute to the development of press releases for printed and online media outlets, especially on the occasion of regional projects’ activities and events;
• Draft or support drafting of blog posts and other externally-facing pieces on emerging trends in relevant field;
• Capture stories which reflect on know how (procedures, processes, tactics) and know why (lessons learned, reasons for failures/success);
• Monitor any social media feedback regarding UNDP events/conferences in the region
• Undertake regular website updates.

Research and Data Management:

• Undertake research on relevant initiatives in areas of interest using AI;
• Conduct data collection and analyse data collected;
• Conduct desk reviews of existing research and literature on specific areas;
• Develop a repository of certain/specific initiatives from the region, with supporting resources such as presentations, press releases, blogs, etc;
• Manage files and online database of related documents in a structured way.

Operations Support:

• Provide administrative and logistical support;
• Support organization of workshops, conferences and retreats in coordination with other staff; support for international participants’ travel and logistics matters;
• Organize travel arrangements, and support administration of supply and assets management.  
• Collection of information for DSA, travel agencies and other administrative surveys;
• Support preparation of specific budgets, financial and accounting documents, and documentation for audit;
• Support to organization of procurement processes including preparation of RFQs, ITBs or RFPs documents, receipt of quotations, bids or proposals, their preliminary evaluation;
• Development of electronic template and applications to facilitate automation of operations processes;
• Provide ICT and HR support services. 

The intern performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Competencies
Functional Competencies:

• Strong sense of collaborative work, excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Keen attention to detail;
• Proven record of interest and work in the development field;
• Excellent analytical and research skills;
• Research experience;
• Interest in the Arab States region and possibly some background in researching the region.

Core Competencies:

Professionalism:

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of complex issues/problems;
• Ability to negotiate and to influence others to reach agreement;
• Ability to work under pressure.

Communication:

• Speaks and writes clearly, concisely and effectively;
• Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;

Teamwork:

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise;
• Is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda;
• Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.

Planning & Organizing:

• Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
• Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
• Allocates appropriate amount of time and resource for completing work.

Accountability:

• Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honor commitments;
• Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards;
• Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules;
• Supports subordinates, provide oversight and take responsibility for delegated assignments;
• Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
   

Required Skills and Experience   Education:

Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

(a)   Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher);

(b)   Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);

(c)    Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation;

(d)    Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.

Experience:

• Excellent communication skills; Ability to write clearly and concisely;
• Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members of different national and cultural backgrounds;
• Good command of information and communication technology;
• Some knowledge of the Arab region would be helpful.

Languages:

Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Arabic language skills would be an asset.

 

Interns’ expenses and insurance

1. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, passports, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of:

• The sponsoring institution, related institution or Government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or
• The intern.

2. Interns, whether engaged in-person or remotely, are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of their internship with UNDP and must provide self-certification of good health prior to starting the internship. UNDP will not reimburse the medical insurance of the intern. Any costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship assignment will be the responsibility of the intern. 

3. Selected candidates for in-person internships must show proof of valid medical insurance for the duty station in which they will intern. For interns that are neither nationals nor residents of the duty station of the internship, the insurance must include adequate coverage in the event of an injury or illness during the internship duration which:

• Requires transportation to the home country or country of residence for further treatment;
• Results in death and requires preparation and return of the remains to the home country, or country of residence.

4. UNDP accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to personal effects that may occur during the internship.

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