Intern – Governance and Peacebuilding at UNDP

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.

• 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.

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