CORPORATE BACKGROUND:
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN's global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP Cambodia Country Office (CO) works in partnership with the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC), non-government organizations, civil society organizations, community-based organizations, multilateral aid agencies, bilateral donors, and the private sector to accelerate the achievement of Cambodia Sustainable Development Goals (CSDGs) and other national development priorities as set out in the Pentagonal Strategy for realizing the national vision 2050. ย
INTERNSHIP OFFICE BACKGROUND:
In Cambodia, the UNDP Country Programme Document 2024-2028 (CPD) identified three transformational shifts as priority for support during the next 5 years. The first shift is toward an economic growth model that accelerates inclusive growth, economic diversification, and human development. The second shift involves championing just energy transition, climate action and nature-based solutions as the foundation for national wealth, well-being, and resilience to shocks. The third shift is towards strengthening institutions, civic space, and participation as enablers for inclusive growth, access to rights and equal opportunities for all, whilst ensuring that the society at large is using the full potential of digital transformation. The CPD is aligned to national priorities and policies, particularly Cambodiaโs vision 2050 and the Pentagonal Strategy-Phase 1 2024-2028.
As part of the UNDP Cambodia country office, the overarching role of the Oversight and Management Unit is to provide support to ensure centralized performance oversight on programmatic and programme finance aspects, to advise and support the office management in decision-making, and to ensure compliance with UNDP corporate standard and accountability frameworks. In order to deliver the expected function, the unit is working in close collaboration with other units namely programme portfolios, technical support teams (namely Accelerator Lab, Gender, and Communications), the Operations Team, and project staff as required for assuring oversight and accountability functions, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), and knowledge management.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Management and Oversight Specialist, the Intern will support the Country Officeโs effort to strengthen the results focus of UNDPโs interventions in Cambodia. S/he will work collaboratively with the country office team, and various project teams.
The intern will perform the following tasks:
Support to coordinate for input from relevant focal persons at the country office or project level as required, for monitoring, (result) reporting, and knowledge capturing/sharing purpose.ย (25%) Support to ensure the implementation of the evaluation/Audit/Spot check plan for projects. (25%) Support to ensure the collection of evidence, and filing for the Management and Oversight unit, for knowledge sharing and monitoring purpose. (25%) Support and contribute to other oversight activities under the Management and Oversight unit. (25%)Other competencies and attitude
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a team and in a multicultural environment; Positive attitude towards learning and sharing knowledge; Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties related to event management; Proficient in organizing time, balancing workload and prioritizing multiple tasks to ensure completion; Demonstrates the ability to swiftly transition between tasks to address various support needs; Establishes, builds, and maintains effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to enhance support provision.Requirements and Qualification
Education:ย
Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:
Undergoing bachelor's degree (final academic year/fourth year) or within one year after graduation in Accounting, Business Administration, Management or other related disciplines or related fields.Skills and Experience:
Language skills:
Fluent in Khmer and strong proficiency in English, both spoken and written.*Note: โThis post opens to Cambodian national only.โ
INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS
UNDP will not pay interns for the internship but will provide an in-person stipend in the amount of USD 234.37 monthly in accordance with the provisions of the UNDP internship policy; all other expenses connected with it will be borne by the intern or the internโs sponsoring Government or institution; UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship. The intern will provide proof of enrolment in a health insurance plan and a medical certificate of good health prior to the start of the internship; The internship cannot be foreshortened for the purposes of taking up another position with UNDP; UNDP accepts no responsibility for any claims by any parties where the loss of or damage to their property, death or personal injury was caused by their actions or omission of action during the internship; The interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging their travel to and from the duty station (if applicable) where the internship will be performed; There is no expectation of employment following the internship; Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity; Interns are expected to work full time, but flexibility is allowed for education programmes; Interns need to obtain financing for subsistence and make own arrangements for internship, travel, accommodation, etc.Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.ย
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.ย
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.ย 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.
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