Intern – Governance and Peacebuilding at UNDP

Under the overall guidance of the Director, Resilience Hub for Africa, the intern will support the Governance and Peacebuilding portfolio through the following activities.

Research and Policy Analysis

• Conduct desk research and analytical reviews on governance, peacebuilding, and conflict prevention dynamics in the Horn of Africa.

Support analysis on thematic areas including:

• Inclusive governance and institutional reform
• conflict prevention and mediation
• Social cohesion and reconciliation
• Cross-border governance and regional cooperation
• community resilience and stabilization.
• Contribute to background papers, analytical briefs, and policy notes supporting UNDP programming and regional dialogue.

Programme Development and Technical Support

• Support the preparation of concept notes, programme documents, and analytical inputs for governance and peacebuilding initiatives.
• Assist in identifying programmatic entry points for strengthening governance systems and peacebuilding mechanisms in the Horn of Africa.
• Contribute to drafting briefing notes, presentations, and programme summaries for internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge Management and Documentation

• Assist in documenting programme experiences, lessons learned, and good practices related to governance and peacebuilding programming.
• Contribute to the preparation of knowledge products including policy briefs, case studies, and analytical reports.
• Support the maintenance of internal knowledge resources and documentation related to governance and peacebuilding initiatives.

Monitoring, Data and Analytical Support

• Assist in compiling and analysing governance-related data and indicators, including indicators related to SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.
• Support the preparation of monitoring inputs and analytical summaries related to programme implementation.
• Contribute to documenting programme results and progress.

Stakeholder Engagement Support

• Assist in mapping governance and peacebuilding stakeholders in the Horn of Africa.
• Support preparation of materials for meetings, consultations, and workshops.
• Participate in internal coordination meetings and assist in preparing meeting summaries and follow-up actions.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback.
• Works collaboratively with team members by sharing information openly and displaying cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Positive and results-oriented attitude.

Technical Competencies

• Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation.
• Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal-oriented mindset.
• Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently.
• Good at organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities.
• Excellent computer skill (Microsoft Office and software applications).

Other competencies and attitudes

• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Excellent interactive and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment and beliefs/backgrounds.
• Respond positively to feedback and differing points of view.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Applicants at the time of application, must meet one of the following:

• Enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher) OR be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as a bachelor’s degree or equivalent); OR recently graduated with a first university degree (bachelor’s or equivalent), in Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies,
• Governance and Public Policy, Law or related disciplines is required and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation.