UNDP is hiring an SDG Local Action Intern (Home-based) in an Executive Office. Apply for 2025
- Job Identification24769
- Posting Date03/10/2025, 07:20 PM
- Apply Before03/25/2025, 05:59 AM
- Job ScheduleFull time
- Locations Home Based
- AgencyUNDP
- GradeIN
- Vacancy TypeInternship Programme
- Practice AreaSDG Integration
- BureauExecutive Office
- Contract Duration3 months
- Required LanguagesEnglish
- Vacancy Timeline2 Weeks
UNDP is hiring an SDG Local Action Intern (Home-based) in an Executive Office. Apply for 2025
Background
The UN Secretary-General established the UN SDG Action Campaign to inspire people and organizations from all backgrounds and every part of the world to take actions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The UN SDG Action Campaign is hosted and supported by UNDP and is based in Bonn (Germany) with a lean team that marshals rapid support for new initiatives as opportunities arise and provides partners with on-demand strategic creative services that inspire SDG action.
Duties and Responsibilities
The intern, under the guidance and supervision of the Advisor, cities and local government, UN SDG Action Campaign will carry out the following duties and responsibilities:
1. Support knowledge generation on SDG local action
• Conduct research to identify cities and other local governments that are actively contributing with concrete solutions to achieve the SDGs.
• Contribute to creating and sharing knowledge through networks and communities of practice, helping teams and partners learn from each other.
• Assist with communication tasks, such as writing press releases, creating social media posts, and helping organize events to promote UNDP’s work and results.
• Provide new ideas and suggestions on how to engage local governments in our knowledge and learning initiatives. This would encourage creativity, innovation, and proactivity in the intern.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Major in international relations, social sciences, journalism, communications, marketing, or other relevant fields.
Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:
- Enrolled in a Master’s or in a PhD programme.
- In the final year of a Bachelor’s programme.
- Or within one year after graduation from a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD programme.
- Or be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship programme and undertake the internship as part of this programme.
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Experience:
- Good oral and written communication ability in English.
- Having extra skills that can be applied to online/offline communications (i.e. graphic design, photo editing, WeChat layout, etc.) will be an asset.
- Having overseas study experience will be an asset.
- Interested in local and regional governments initiatives and their role in achieving global agendas like 2030 Agenda.
- Ability to use simple design tools, such as Canva.
