Overview
The Economist and Development Coordination Intern will support coordination, research, reporting, and communication activities related to the implementation and monitoring of the Cooperation Framework and broader UN development priorities in Indonesia.
Key Responsibilities
- Support background research on socio-economic trends, SDG progress, national development priorities, and emerging development issues relevant to Indonesia.
- Assist in reviewing policy documents, development reports, and briefing materials relevant to Cooperation Framework implementation.
- Support preparation of background notes, summaries, presentations, talking points, and briefing materials for meetings, consultations, and events.
- Assist in conducting stakeholder mapping and information gathering related to UN coordination and development priorities.
- Support compilation and organization of information and inputs related to SDG monitoring and reporting processes.
- Support coordination with UN agencies and relevant stakeholders related to Cooperation Framework implementation and SDG-related activities.
- Assist in organizing and documenting meetings, workshops, consultations, and inter-agency coordination sessions.
- Prepare meeting summaries, minutes, action trackers, and follow-up notes.
- Support tracking of coordination processes, follow-up actions, and reporting timelines.
- Assist in maintaining contact lists, trackers, and knowledge management materials related to the RCO’s work.
- Support preparation of presentations, visual materials, and communication products related to UN development priorities and SDG-related themes.
- Assist in drafting summaries, communication content, and outreach materials for internal and external audiences.
- Support preparation of accessible and user-friendly materials for meetings, consultations, and advocacy activities.
- Assist in supporting visibility and outreach efforts related to Cooperation Framework priorities and RCO initiatives.
- Support logistical and administrative coordination for meetings, workshops, consultations, and events organized or supported by the RCO.
- Attend meetings (in-person or online) and support documentation and coordination processes as required.
- Assist the team with other coordination and administrative tasks as needed.
Required Experience
Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. Experience preparing written materials such as meeting summaries, briefing notes, presentations, research summaries, or outreach content related to development, international relations, or socio-economic issues is desirable. Experience supporting coordination activities, academic events, stakeholder engagement, outreach initiatives, or student organizations is desirable.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), or Master’s or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, or Master’s Programme. Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
