STAGIAIRE GENDER AND STABILIZATION

Background

 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

 

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

UNDP’s mission is helping to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, and build resilience so countries can sustain progress. As the UN’s development agency, UNDP plays a critical role in helping countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
The UNDP Sub-Regional Hub for West and Central Africa (UNDP WACA) covers 24 countries, ranging from high and middle-income economies to least developed countries and countries in crisis and post-crisis situations. UNDP works with its national counterparts in the sub-region to support the implementation of national development priorities and achieve the sustainable development goals. 
One of the UNDP WACA flagships is its Regional Stabilization Facility, which it has been implementing in the Lake Chad Basin Region since 2019 and in the Liptako Gourma Region since 2021. The overall objective of these projects is to reduce the risk of violence in the target areas in order to enable the implementation of longer-term peacebuilding, recovery and development program. These projects aim to stop the spiral of insecurity, forced displacement and conflict and to strengthen social cohesion. 
Gender inequality remains a major barrier to human development ,  and at the epicenter of all these challenges. Girls and women have made major strides, but they have not yet gained gender equity. The disadvantages facing women and girls are a major source of inequality. And all too often, women and girls are discriminated against in health, education, political representation, labor market, etc.—with negative consequences for development of their capabilities and their freedom of choice. 
Gender Equality is one of the core objectives of UNDP and is implemented throughout the organization in a two-pronged approach: mainstreaming gender in all core practices; and dedicated interventions that empower women and promote gender equality, for example through the Gender Seal , the Gender Marker, the Gender in Stabilization Guidance Note and knowledge management.
The Gender and Stabilization intern will support with knowledge management as such it will support with the collection of best-practices, and a community of practice. Moreover, the intern will assist with the reporting, communication, planning and implementation of activities that fall under the Stabilization program. This internship position is remunerated

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

Under the guidance and supervision of the Gender Specialist, the Gender and Stabilization intern will provide support as follows: 

 

 

Competencies

• Team-player;
• Creativity and innovative thinking;
• Good planning and coordination skills;
• Good communication skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Attention to critical details;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment; 

 

Required Skills and Experience

Eligibility

Education:

Current student in a higher education program, or recently graduated, in the field of social sciences, gender studies, international relations, economics, conflict studies, or humanitarian action. 
 

Experience:

• Experience in reviewing, proofreading, and editing proposals/decks.
   

 

Language

Language proficiency in English and French. Excellent proficiency in one, and working-knowledge of the other is required. 
 

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