Batch Recruitment of National Interns for UN Agencies in Tajikistan
Organizational Context
The UN in Tajikistan supports sustainable development, human rights, peace, security, and inclusive growth aligned with the 2030 Agenda and national priorities. The UN Country Team collaborates with government, civil society, and partners on inclusive human development, economic growth, climate resilience, and governance. This internship roster supports these efforts.
Job Purpose
The United Nations in Tajikistan is establishing a roster of qualified national interns to support various UN entities, offices, programmes, and projects. Placement on this roster does not guarantee an internship but allows candidates to be considered for specific opportunities. Interns will provide supervised technical, analytical, programme, coordination, communications, administrative, or operational support. Assignments will be tailored to the needs of the respective UN entity and the intern's background, potentially covering thematic and functional areas such as inclusive human development, food security, economic growth, climate and environment, governance, migration, humanitarian action, and data management. This initiative aims to build a flexible pool of national talent to assist the UN's mission in Tajikistan.
Responsibilities
Interns will provide supervised support across a range of UN activities, tailored to their academic background and the specific needs of participating UN entities. This may include conducting research and analysis on topics related to inclusive human development, social services, health, education, child rights, and gender equality. Support may also extend to food security, sustainable agriculture, rural development, and nutrition-sensitive programming. Interns could contribute to work on sustainable economic growth, private sector development, decent work, and skills development. Additionally, they may assist in climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts, environmental protection, natural resource management, and disaster risk reduction. Support for governance, rule of law, human rights, and social cohesion initiatives, including civic participation and conflict prevention, is also a possibility. Furthermore, interns might be involved in migration and protection issues, humanitarian action, emergency preparedness and response, and data collection and analysis for SDG implementation. The role involves assisting with programme activities, coordination efforts, communications, and operational tasks as assigned.
Work Experience
No prior work experience is strictly required, but relevant experience in areas such as research, analysis, programme support, communications, or administration is considered an asset.
Skills
Research and analysis, Programme support, Communication skills, Data collection and analysis, Interpersonal skills, Organizational skills, Adaptability, Teamwork, Problem-solving, Report writing, Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, Understanding of sustainable development