Job Description

• Knowledge Management, Research, and Documentation:

• Gender and LNOB Research: Assist in conducting secondary research, drafting concept notes and articles on gender, LNOB and its intersection with different thematic areas as relevant to the CO.
• Legal analysis of thematic national policies and schemes from the human rights-based approach perspective.
• Gender Repository & Resource Organization: Maintain an internal gender and LNOB knowledge
• repository by compiling key reports, frameworks, case studies, toolkits, and best practices.
• Gender Data: Support in the development of a streamlined mechanism to collect gender results and LNOB.
• Transcribe and Summarize Meetings: Take notes during gender-related meetings and summarize key takeaways for action points.

2. Communications and Advocacy:

• Campaigns: Support in women/gender/LNOB focused communications and advocacy campaigns.
• Events: Provide planning and coordination support for events including workshops/webinars/trainings/brown bags.

Competencies
Achieve Results: Plans and monitors own work, pay attention to details, deliver quality work by deadline * Think Innovatively: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements

• Learn Continuously: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
• Adapt with Agility: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
• Act with Determination: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
• Engage and Partner: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants from marginalized communities (e.g., gender minorities, LGBTQI+, persons with disabilities, indigenous or tribal backgrounds) are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize information and present it clearly.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• IT skills related to administration will be an advantage. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).and effective use of internet and web- based systems.
• Ability to work with quick turnaround time.
• Good team player and ability to adapt to changes in work environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and adjust accordingly as new priorities arise
• Proficiency in English is required. Working knowledge of Hindi and/or any other Indian language will be considered an asset

Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of application:

• Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master's programme or higher) in one of the following disciplines: Law, Development Studies, Gender Studies, or other relevant subjects.
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (suchas Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in the above field.
• 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 theinternship as part of this program.

Mentorship:
Each intern will be paired with a dedicated mentor from their respective team. The mentor will provide professional guidance, help the intern navigate the work environment, offer feedback, and support their overall learning and growth during the internship period. Learning Opportunities:
Interns will be exposed to a variety of learning experiences related to UNDP's work. These may include participating in team discussions, attending internal briefings or knowledge-sharing sessions, and accessing online resources. Topics may cover areas such as development programs, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and professional skills relevant to working in a multilateral development environment.
Key learning opportunities would include: * Legal Analysis: Legal analysis of national policies and schemes from the human rights perspective.

• Policy and Advocacy Exposure: Attend internal meetings and consultations on gender equality and social inclusion.
• Research and Knowledge Products: Contribute to briefs, presentations, and analysis on gender and LNOB themes, with a focus on intersectionality.

Disclaimer
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications. '