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.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:

The intern must have university studies in Development Studies, Cooperation, Economics or any other related field.
Applicants to the UNDP internship program must meet one of the following requirements at the time of the internship application:
(a) Be enrolled in a postgraduate program (master’s degree or higher).
(b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university program (Bachelor’s degree) in one of the areas mentioned in the section heading.
(c) Have recently graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must begin the internship within one year of graduation.
(d) Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional practice program and be undertaking the internship as part of this program.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience organizing online fundraising campaigns.
• Knowledge of the concepts: Fundraising, Circular Economy, Tragic Plastics.
• Technical skills and proficiency in Office programs
• Desirable ability to develop fundraising activity
• Desirable knowledge of Human Rights, gender equality, the empowerment of women and girls, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

DISCLAIMER

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Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
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JOB PURPOSE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The UNDP Costa Rica Office, in its intrinsic commitment to equality and non-discrimination, aims to strengthen a pluralistic, inclusive, diverse organizational culture that respects differences and leaves no one behind.
Therefore, it invites indigenous people, Afro-descendants, people with disabilities, migrants, LGBTQI+ individuals, and other historically excluded individuals, groups, and populations to participate in the recruitment processes.
Women in this diverse group are especially encouraged to apply.
UNDP rejects violence against women, sexual harassment, and sexual exploitation in any of its forms, as well as harassment, discrimination, and abuse of authority. Therefore, collaborators must demonstrate an impeccable record in this regard and conduct based on integrity and respect and non-discrimination.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop an online Fundraising Strategy for the Landscapes Without Plastics Project.
• Program Support for UNDP Country Office particularly regarding Monitoring and Evaluation and Project Design
• Support the development of online materials for stakeholder outreach and engagement.
• Awareness and Communication: Support the development of public awareness campaigns to educate the community about plastic pollution and the “Paisajes Sin Plásticos” project; Assist in creating content for social media, websites, and other communication channels.
• Support for Monitoring and Evaluation of the online fundraising platform. This includes assisting the collection of data for monitoring and evaluation purposes.