Background

UNDP Country Programme in Kenya aims to strengthen democratic governance, community resilience and promote inclusive sustainable development aligned with UNDP’s Corporate Strategic Plan 2022-2026, the United Nations Development Assistance Framework for Kenya, and the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To achieve this, fully aligned with Kenya’s national priorities, UNDP provides support to national and county-level development aspirations through our thematic areas; Environment, Energy and Resilience; Governance, Peace and Security; and Inclusive Growth. Throughout UNDP’s programming in Kenya, attention is paid to the inclusion of vulnerable groups, youth, women and grassroots citizens, with initiatives that build multi-stakeholder partnerships; apply innovative development approaches and foster the creation of new value areas to attain maximum development impact.

The Internship will support the partnership function and is located within the Programme Management Support Unit (PMSU) of the UNDP Kenya Office. PMSU supports the Country Office on HACT and programme finance; programme results-based management (RBM); and partnerships and resource management functions. PMSU works closely with programme and operations teams and works as directed by senior management

Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of key functions:
• Support research, design and implementation of CO strategies related to partnerships building.
• Support research, design and implementation of CO strategies related to resource mobilization and pipeline management.
• Facilitate and support knowledge building and knowledge sharing.

Support Partnership building 

• Undertakes research and analysis on both traditional and emerging donors.
• Supports the development of the partnership and resource mobilization strategy.
• Identification of opportunities for UNDP in its relationship with other UN Agencies
• Support analysis of the level of CO engagement with each donor: type and level of contact and particular areas of interest
• Contributes to strategies for engagement and development of partnership and communication products to enhance UNDP’s visibility and influence with existing and prospective partners.

Support CO resource mobilization and pipeline management

• Supports monitoring and updates on resource mobilization and pipeline data on UNITY system.
• Support identification and assessment of CO opportunities for resource mobilization, including contributions on government and private sector.
• Support analysis of key development and sectoral policies currently being discussed and implemented in the country and key donors willing to support these policies.

Facilitate and support knowledge building and knowledge sharing

• Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to resource mobilization and partnership-building activities.
• Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Support the organization of training/briefing for the CO staff on resource mobilization issues.

Competencies

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: 

• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree.
• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme. 
• Have graduated with a university degree or diploma and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation. 
• Project Management certification will be an advantage

In addition: 

• The university must be accredited. 
• The applicant must be specializing in International Relations/Development, Law or Economics.

Experience:

• Understanding of, and interest in international trade development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2063.
• Experience in the development of quality research materials.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, 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. 

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. 

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  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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