Internships at the UNDP Seoul Policy Centre

The UNDP Seoul Policy Centre seeks qualified interns a period of 3-6 months. 

BACKGROUND

The UNDP Seoul Policy Centre for Global Development Partnerships was established by UNDP and the Government of Korea in 2009. It undertakes policy analysis and research on global partnerships in international development, with particular emphasis on the role of new and emerging donors in a changing international aid environment.

The key functions of the new Centre are:

1. To serve as the immediate interface with the Government on all aspects relating to the evolving Republic of Korea-UNDP partnership;

2. To serve as a knowledge Center for comparative experiences and approaches of new development partners in reducing poverty and achieving sustainable human development;

3. To facilitate and promote learning, networking, policy dialogue and consultation among new development partners andto contribute to capacity development in developing countries

The expansion of the new development partners and their increasing active role in South-South cooperation and knowledge sharing provide a very dynamic environment in which the Policy Centre is expected to play an important role.

RECRUITMENT

Interns are selected on a competitive basis. The following minimum qualifications are required:

• Enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme in a recognized university or research centre.
• Demonstrated interest in the field of development and relevant research experience and publications record.
• Language skills: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. 

To apply: 

Please send the following to matthew.taylor@undp.org no later than 31st May 2013:

• cover letter including your available start date
• CV / resume