Overview
Interns will support the implementation of two flagship initiatives under UNDP Bhutan's Environment and Livelihood Unit, focusing on climate resilience and disaster-resilient infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct desk research on climate-resilient urban development, urban planning policies, and sustainable infrastructure.
- Assist in compiling, organizing, and maintaining project-related documents, reports, and records.
- Support the review and formatting of technical documents, briefs, and knowledge products.
- Assist in planning, logistics, and coordination for project workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder meetings.
- Prepare meeting notes, minutes, and follow-up action lists.
- Support coordination with Responsible Parties, municipalities, and other stakeholders.
- Support data gathering from field offices, municipalities, and project partners.
- Assist in basic data entry, compilation, and preliminary analysis.
- Support the organization and maintenance of project data and information systems.
- Support ad-hoc project tasks, including correspondence, filing, and record-keeping.
- Assist with coordination between the PMU, UNDP Bhutan Country Office, Responsible Parties, and external stakeholders.
- Provide other administrative support as required.
Required Experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with online meeting tools (Zoom, MS Teams) and Google workspace.
Qualifications
- Applicants should preferably have a first-level degree or be pursuing studies in Economics, Public Policy, Governance, Development Studies, Business Administration, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Tourism, Social Sciences, or other related fields.
- Candidates must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: a) Be enrolled in a degree programme, such as a bachelor’s programme or higher. b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme, such as a bachelor’s degree or equivalent; c) Have recently graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation.
