Intern – Governance and Rule of Law (National Applicants Only)

Overview

The internship aims to provide graduate-level students with direct exposure to UNDP’s regional work in governance, rule of law, and democratic institutions within the Regional Service Centre for Africa (RSCA) in Addis Ababa. The objective is to deepen understanding of democratic governance, access to justice, human rights, and electoral support programming in Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of communication activities and materials, including public events, web articles, social media posts, and media relations.
• Support research on development issues.
• Provide administrative support, including media clipping and keeping records of activities.
• Support data collection and literature reviews on topics such as Business and Human Rights, Transitional justice, people-centred justice, electoral integrity and civic engagement.
• Support documentation of good practices and lessons learned from African countries.
• Prepare summaries from key events, expert roundtables, or missions.
• Assist in organizing technical workshops, regional consultations, and governance dialogues.

Required Experience

No professional work experience is required for applicants to the UNDP Internship Programme. However, applicants should have a field of study closely related to the type of Internship they are applying for. Strong interest in local and international governance, peacebuilding, and rule of law related issues. Knowledge and experience in communications, public relations, or a related role is advantageous. Knowledge of the organization's sector or field of work would be desirable.

Qualifications

Enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme or higher); OR be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as a bachelor’s degree or equivalent); OR have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined above) in Governance, Peace and Security, Development Studies, Political Science, Sociology, Public Policy, Law, Human Rights, or related Social Science discipline is required and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation; OR be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship programme and undertake the internship as part of this programme.

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