Sustainable Development Goals Internship (2 positions)

Location:	Abuja, NIGERIA
Application Deadline:	30-Nov-17 (Midnight New York, USA)
Time left :	13d 7h 7m
Type of Contract:	Internship
Post Level :	Intern
Languages Required :
Duration of Initial Contract :	6 months
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Duties and Responsibilities

Support State and Federal governments in SDG data collection Support in monitoring and evaluation of set target and achievements at both national and state level. Analyze data and information that will inform State and Federal government (policy makers) of the drivers and bottlenecks to sustainable development in the State and Federal level Support to develop long term plan for SDG implementation Support in organizing Multi-stakeholder consultative forums In close collaboration with States and Federal government, setting of nationally-relevant targets. Document best practices in SDG implementation at local level. Support policy formulation for best planning at both State and Federal level. Carry out any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies

Core Innovation  Ability to make new and useful ideas work Leadership Ability to persuade others to follow People Management Ability to improve performance and satisfaction Communication Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform Delivery Ability to get things done Technical/Functional Data Collection and Analysis Ability to collect both primary and secondary data and analyse the data. Secondary Knowledge Management Ability to efficiently handle and share information and knowledge

Required Skills and Experience

Education: First Degree in Economics or Social Sciences. Must have been enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher). Experience: Knowledge of sustainable development issues at both national and sub-national government Has ability to collect time series SDGs data, as well as legal and regulatory texts and policies of the relevant SDGs indicators. Should be familiar with statistical tools developed for analysis Should be familiar with Nigerian socio-economic situation Should possess excellent qualitative and quantitative skills. Language Requirements: Good written and oral communication skills in English  Knowledge of at least one Nigerian language Other: Computer literacy skills Eligibility Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation. Conditions: UNDP internship programme does not provide a salary or remuneration for the internship; All the expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring Government or institution; UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship; The intern is responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed; Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship or for six months immediately following the expiration date of internship; The intern must provide proof of enrollment in health insurance plan; Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity; 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. For more information on UNDP Internship, please visit: http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/operations/jobs/internships.html. 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 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.

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