Intern - Governance And Gender (2 Positions)

Organizational Context

The UNDP Seoul Policy Centre (USPC), established in 2011, represents UNDP in the Republic of Korea. It works on international development priorities and shares Korea's development experience globally. USPC facilitates innovative development cooperation for SDGs, focusing on governance and gender, green recovery, and private sector engagement. This internship offers exposure to UNDP's work and practical experience in international development.

Job Purpose

This internship aims to provide students and recent graduates with direct exposure to UNDP's work and gain technical knowledge in international development and multilateral cooperation. The intern will support the Governance and Gender Programme at the UNDP Seoul Policy Centre. Key contributions include assisting in research, document production, communications material design, event organization, and translation. The role supports the centre's mandate of facilitating knowledge exchange and partnerships to address development challenges, particularly in governance and gender-related areas, contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Responsibilities

The intern will primarily support Governance and Gender Programme activities (90%), including conducting research and producing various documents such as reports, web materials, social media cards, briefs, and presentations on topics like anti-corruption, digital governance, sexual and gender-based violence, and access to justice. Responsibilities also include documenting and translating Korea's policy tools, designing communications materials, writing, editing, and proofreading documents, and supporting the organization of partnership meetings and events like webinars and workshops. Additionally, the intern will assist with logistical arrangements, translation between English and Korean, and provide general office support. The remaining 10% involves supporting other ad-hoc activities as needed.

Work Experience

While not explicitly detailed as a requirement, the role involves supporting research, documentation, and event organization. Experience in editing/copyediting/proofreading documents, particularly on development policy or governance, is considered an asset. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based meeting tools is expected.

Skills

Excellent analytical skills, strong research and data consolidation abilities, open-mindedness, adaptability, detail-orientation, excellent administrative skills, ability to manage complex situations and multiple responsibilities, initiative, goal-oriented mindset, ability to work independently and collaboratively, appreciation for diversity, positive and constructive attitude, honesty, and transparency. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Zoom, and ideally visual communication/graphic design (Canva). Highly proficient in spoken and written English and Korean.

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