UNDP Djibouti Office Operations Internship for Students and Graduates

UNDP is offering an internship opportunity in Djibouti, as The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Office in Djibouti has positions for qualified interns for a period of 6 months, starting mid-March 2022 and later during the year.

UNDP partners with national governments and people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crises, and drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. Active in more than 170 countries and territories, UNDP offers a global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations. UNDP helps countries to build and share development solutions in the following four main areas:

1.     Inclusive Livelihood and Resilience;

2.     Democratic Governance;

3.     Crisis Prevention and Recovery;

4.     Environment and Energy for Sustainable Development.

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, the intern supports the Office Operations by performing a variety of standard administrative processes ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. The intern will learn client, quality and results-oriented approach.

• The Intern works in close collaboration with the programme and projects staff, UN Agencies and the Operations team to ensure consistent service delivery.
• The interns are expected to support in undertaking the following specific tasks:
• Provide general administrative and logistical support to the Office in accordance with UNDP rules, regulations, policies, and strategies: Arrange travel and hotel reservations for both international and in country travels, process requests for visas, identity cards and other documents, collect information for DSA, as required;
• Provide administrative support to procurement and assets management: Monitor and maintain office stationery supplies and telephone cards including maintenance of stock list of stationery and telephone cards, distribution and keeping a log of distribution, as required;
• Provide administrative support to the implementation of Human Resources services: Requests and follow up for recruitments and other HR services via UNall portal working closely with the Operations lead;
• Provide administrative support with the implementation of common services activities: Prepare invoices for agencies working closely with the Operations lead for common premises and services at Mezz tower

• Computer proficiency: MS Office
• 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.

• Language: Fluency in written and spoken French. Fluency in English desirable.

Application Process:

Qualified candidates are requested to send their applications to XXXXXXXX@undp.org with a subject: “Internship –Operations Team”

The application must contain the following materials (NB: incomplete applications will not be considered):

• Motivation letter specifying reasons why candidate is seeking the internship and what is expected from the experience;
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Official letter from the University confirming enrollment and specifying expected graduation date as applicable ;
• Completed UNDP Application Form for Internships (MS Word/PDF):

About UNDP:

The United Nations Development Programme is the United Nations' global development network. Headquartered in New York City, UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life for themselves.

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