Technical Support Intern - Global Quality and Standards Programme

at  The United Nations Industrial Development Organization UNIDO

Requisition ID: 3502
Grade: Intern
Category: Internship
Employment Type: NonStaff-Regular
Country: Colombia
Duty Station: Bogota
Entry Date: As soon as possible
Internship Duration: 3-6 months
Application Deadline: 23-Oct-2024, 11:59 PM (CEST)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Age: Minimum 20 years on the first day of the internship.
Education: Enrolled in a university degree program; or begin the internship within one year of completing a university degree or have completed a university degree and be sponsored as part of an academic or development program.
Field of specialization: Pharmacy or related.
Languages: Fluency in written and spoken Spanish is required. The ability to comprehend technical information in English is necessary, while fluency in written and spoken English is desirable.

Other skills:

• Communication skills: Proficient in written and verbal communication.
• Adaptability and Proactivity: Demonstrates adaptability and proactivity in dynamic work environments, taking initiative to drive positive outcomes.
• Research and Analytical Skills: Proficient in conducting thorough research and analyzing data to support decision-making and program evaluation.

The Intern shall be engaged as follows:

• Exposed to the regular core functions of the Division and as such shall have the opportunity to observe the day-to-day operations and engage in on-the-job training in specific actions delegated by the Supervisor.
• Engaged in a specific self-contained assignment described below:
• Support in the development of documents, guides, or tools for regulatory compliance by actors in the phytotherapeutic value chain.
• Conduct literature reviews to document acceptance criteria and processes for the inclusion and/or updating of medicinal plants in international reference lists.
• Assist in the comparative analysis of the results from literature reviews and current Colombian regulations on the registration of phytotherapeutic products.
• Support in the preparation of a methodological proposal to consolidate a dossier for the subsequent evaluation of scientific evidence on the efficacy and safety of phytotherapeutic products by the health authority, according to the categories established in Colombian regulation.
• Assist in the development of technical inputs and instruments (literature searches, templates, checklists, etc.) for evaluating the efficacy and safety of medicinal plants and phytotherapeutic products.
• Participate in technical discussions with relevant public and private stakeholders for the update of regulations and evaluation of phytotherapeutic products.
• Support in the logistics and preparation of reports for training sessions in GQSP Colombia events for MSMEs, laboratories, and/or institutions.
• Assist in organizing, preparing reports, and documenting the required technical meetings.
• Other activities suggested by the GQSP Colombia team
• Prepare an end-of-internship report to be submitted to and cleared by UNIDO Internship Coordination.
• Other special emerging projects that may enhance the learning experience of the Intern.