Provide research, writing, and editing support on Islamic finance and impact investing, contributing to knowledge products and publication of stories. The role also involves supporting the design and implementation of initiatives and preparing communications materials.
Experience in academic writing, research, and analysis on sustainable development, and impact investing. Knowledge of SDG financing and Islamic finance is an asset; Knowledge of the OIC countries is desirable; Computer literate in standard software applications; Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the UN, and of UNDP in particular, and have a personal commitment to UNDP's Statement of Purpose and to the ideals of the UN Charter; Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs; Previous experience on economics and finance research, preferably with a perspective on Islamic finance is an asset; Previous experience on project designing and implementation is an asset; Social media account management and content development skills are desirable.
Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher); Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent); Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation; Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.
