Overview

The intern will provide operational and analytical support to the Japan Unit within the Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy. This includes assisting with the compilation of proposals for Japan-funded projects and supporting analytical work on funding trends.

Tasks Summary

• Assist in screening, consolidation, and quality control of project proposals for Japan-funded projects.
• Support preparation, review, and tracking of official submissions to the Government of Japan.
• Assist in internal coordination with BERA, BPPS, BMS, and Regional Bureaux on Japan-funded projects.
• Conduct policy and funding analysis on Japan’s ODA instruments.
• Prepare briefing notes, analytical memos, and background papers.
• Support research and stakeholder mapping of Japanese private sector actors.
• Assist in preparing materials related to procurement engagement, public–private partnerships, and corporate outreach.
• Maintain and update databases on Japan-funded projects.
• Support preparation of data-driven visual materials for donor reporting and internal decision-making.
• Assist in drafting and translating (EN/JP) official correspondence, briefs, and communication materials.

Experience Requirements

• Prior experience in government, think tanks, international organizations, or policy research institutions is a strong asset.
• Experience related to trade, economic security, sustainability policy, or private sector engagement is highly desirable.

Qualification Requirements

• Enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), OR
• Enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent), OR
• Have graduated with a university degree and start the internship within one-year of graduation.
• Preferred to have been enrolled in a Master’s level program in international affairs, development, public policy, economics, business administration or related fields.
• Background or knowledge of SDG implementation and ESG frameworks is highly desirable.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in Japanese and English necessary (both languages are must)

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage

Contract Duration:

Work Modality:

Remuneration: • Interns may be given a modest monthly stipend according to the UNDP Internship Policies to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, such as meals and transportation at the duty station, if not financially supported by any institution or programme. • Where an intern is financially supported by an institution, government or third party, UNDP will, subject to the rules of such institution, government or a third party, pay the intern the difference, if any, between the external financial support provided and the applicable UNDP stipend.