Intern, Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus Academy (Remote)
About The Position
The world is facing increasingly protracted and complex crises, necessitating collaboration across humanitarian, development, and peace (HDP) actors. The UNDP Crisis Bureau supports countries in building resilience through initiatives like the HDP Nexus Academy, a global center of excellence for learning and practice. The Academy aims to bridge divides and foster coherent responses to crisis by promoting integrated, locally-grounded solutions over short-term, siloed approaches. It is pioneering innovative tools, including an AI-powered knowledge platform called NexusMind, to transform HDP knowledge into actionable intelligence for practitioners worldwide. This internship offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to this mission.
Requirements
- Applicants must meet one of the following criteria at the time of application: Be in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree, be enrolled in a Master’s degree, have graduated within one year from a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship programme.
- Demonstrated interest in or experience with knowledge management, AI applications, digital learning tools, or data analysis.
- Knowledge of basic concepts in international aid, including humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding efforts.
- Proficiency with MS Office and online collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint, Zoom).
- Demonstrated ability to interact successfully with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Nice To Haves
- Priority will be given to candidates studying International Relations, Development, Political Science, Data Science, Communications, or a related field.
- Experience supporting the organization of virtual or in-person events or trainings is desirable.
- Fluency in French or Spanish is a strong asset.
- Knowledge of other UN languages is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist in transforming the curated Nexus knowledge repository into a dynamic, AI-enabled platform.
- Contribute to the content pipeline by helping curate, tag, and upload verified resources.
- Support the testing and piloting of core functionalities, including natural language queries, insight synthesis, and the generation of learning materials and operational outputs.
- Provide feedback on user experience and help prepare for wider user testing and vetting with partners.
- Provide substantive input into the curriculum for multi-stakeholder cohorts, tailored trainings, and online courses.
- Help prepare and deliver engaging training modules using online tools like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Slido.
- Compile and analyze post-training feedback to ensure learning offers remain relevant and impactful.
- Support the management of the Nexus Academy’s online community platforms, ensuring practitioners can connect and share insights.
- Contribute to organizing and executing community events, such as the "Open Houses" on critical nexus topics.
- Draft compelling content for social media, particularly LinkedIn, to showcase the Academy's work and engage with a wider audience.
Benefits
- UNDP will provide a stipend in accordance with the provisions of the UNDP Internship policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
