Internship offering is limited to candidates applying from within the duty station of the hiring unit
The Position:
Under the direct supervision of the Humanitarian Programme Analyst at the UNFPA Indonesia Country Office, the intern will support the unit in humanitarian coordination, documentation, and information sharing with the members of the Reproductive Health and Protection and the Gender-Based Violence and Women’s Empowerment Sub-Clusters. Responsibilities will include assisting in organizing and coordinating meetings, preparing meeting minutes, updating members of the RH and GBV sub-cluster contact lists at the National and Sub-National levels and their activity trackers, and maintaining knowledge management products to ensure timely and effective information flow among cluster members.
A work plan with internship achievements and learning opportunities will be agreed upon. Periodic progress meetings will create a beneficial environment for the Intern, enhancing her/his skills and capacity in areas related to UNFPA’s mandate.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need interns who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
Under the direct supervision of the Humanitarian Programme Analyst at the UNFPA Indonesia Country Office, the intern will provide support to the humanitarian team in the following key areas
You would be responsible for:
1. Coordination Support
- Assist in the planning, organization, and facilitation of coordination meetings for the Reproductive Health (RH), Gender-based Violence (GBV) prevention and response, and Women’s Empowerment Sub-Clusters of the Government of Indonesia.
- Prepare logistical arrangements and materials for both virtual and in-person meetings.
2. Documentation and Reporting
- Draft and finalize minutes of coordination meetings, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution to all relevant partners. Use of AI tools is encouraged.
- Maintain an updated calendar of events, meetings, and key activities for the National RH and GBV subcluster’s work plans.
3. Information Management
- Update and maintain RH and GBV Sub Cluster contact lists and communication platform, both at National and Sub-National Levels, activity trackers, and other coordination tools to ensure timely and accurate information sharing.
- Organize and manage the online shared drive and information repositories for the sub-clusters, both at the National and sub-national levels.
4. Communication and Information Sharing
- Support the dissemination of key information, updates, and resources to sub-cluster members and other relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure consistency and clarity in the language and format of all shared materials.
5. General Support
- Provide administrative and logistical assistance for UNFPA humanitarian-related events, workshops
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor in support of the humanitarian programme and inter-agency coordination work.
During the internship, the selected candidate should participate in the online training on:
- Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
- Minimum Initial Service Package for Reproductive Health
- Gender Based Violence in Emergency Settings
Qualifications and Experience:
All interns must meet the following educational and other eligibility requirements:
Education:
- Be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree programme and have completed at least two years of full-time studies at the time of application, preferably in Public Health, Data Science, or Computer Science; or
- Have recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree as defined above—preferably in Public Health, Data Science, or Computer Science—and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation
Other elibility requirements:
- Demonstrate interest in the field of development.
- Demonstrate written and spoken proficiency in English
- Demonstrate the ability to adapt to new environments and to establish and maintain good working relations with individuals of different cultural backgrounds.
Preference:
- Demonstrated experience in university-based volunteer initiatives or active involvement as a member of organizing committees within campus or student organizations is highly valued.
- Shows a strong interest in, or has been involved in, issues related to Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for Reproductive Health, and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in emergency settings.
- Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English are required, while proficiency in additional languages will be considered an asset.
Learning Elements:
Upon completion of the assignment, and depending on its duration, the Intern will gain the following knowledge assets:
- Increased understanding of the UNFPA and the Programme Division within UNFPA
- Understand the UNFPA mandate and policies
- Understand UNFPA programme design and delivery mechanisms
- Understand the dynamics of operational and programme support and communications to the field
- Learn UN technical language, working procedures, and coordination mechanisms
- Network with UN, Government, and Non-Government colleagues
- Work experience as a team member in a multicultural setting
How to Apply
To apply to this position, click “Apply Now” below. Upload following documents in the “attachment” section of the application:
- Cover letter or Letter of motivation
- Curriculum vitae
- Proof of Enrollment second year or higher at University
Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview
Financial Aspects:
Interns do not receive a salary or any other form of remuneration from UNFPA. The costs associated with an intern's participation in the programme must be assumed either by the nominating institution, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students, or by the students themselves, who will have to meet living expenses as well as make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel, and other requirements. However, they receive a stipend to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, if not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation, or scholarship programme. The stipend is based on the intern’s agreed place of work, which may differ from the hiring office's duty station in cases of remote arrangements.
In addition, applicants must have medical insurance for the duration of the internship. Proof of insurance will need to be submitted before the internship begins. UNFPA does not provide medical insurance for interns.
UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
Disclaimer:
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
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