Intern (Management & Policy Research) (In-person or Remote)

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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…

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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.

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.

To support the delivery of its mandate, UNDP Egypt is establishing an internship roster for 2025. Interns will be selected for an initial 3-month period, with the possibility of extension based on performance and office needs.

The intern will provide front office support to the Resident Representative's office, assisting with administrative tasks, managing communications, and facilitating interactions with diverse stakeholders. This position offers valuable exposure to high-level international development processes and administrative functions.

UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. This is a recognition of the interconnected nature of development risks & crises that the world is facing and that call for assembling multidisciplinary teams for an integrated & systemic response. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across issues, units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.

Duties and Responsibilities

1) Front Desk Management
• Provide effective front-desk service, managing telephone communication services.
• Assist staff with long-distance calls and maintain a personnel telephone list.
• Greet visitors and respond to their queries effectively.

2) Administrative Support

• Coordinate schedules, appointments, and meetings for the Resident Representative.
• Manage and organize official correspondence and documentation.
• Support travel arrangements and logistics for missions and meetings.

Responsibilities

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

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)

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

Disclaimer

Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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