In Person : Skills Coordination Intern to Support the Knowledge Project in Dubai, UAE

UNDP in the Arab States region; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

An international development organization based in Dubai seeks an intern to assist with communication, partner engagement, and data management. The ideal candidate is fluent in Arabic and English, is enrolled in a postgraduate program or final year of undergraduate studies, and has strong skills in collaboration and communication. This internship offers a stipend based on financial need.

Benefits

Stipend to cover basic daily expenses

Experience in international development

Qualifications

• Fluency in Arabic and English (both oral and written) required.
• Relevant previous experience is a plus.
• Ability to assist learners in online learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Support in responding to emails and inquiries in Arabic and English.
• Assist with partner engagement activities.
• Help manage data related to learners and partners.

Skills

Collaborative work

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Research skills

Education

Enrolled in a postgraduate degree or final year of a Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online learning platforms

Job description

The intern will be based in Dubai, UAE office.

Responsibilities may include but will not be limited to the following

Support in responding to emails and inquiries received through the official Knowledge Project email address (in both Arabic and English) in a timely and professional manner.

Assist in managing and responding to messages and requests received via WhatsApp and other designated communication channels (in both Arabic and English).

Support the management of the learning process through the project’s learning platform, including tasks related to learner enrolment, access, and progress tracking.

Assist with partner engagement activities, including coordination, follow-up, and documentation of partner interactions (in both Arabic and English as needed).

Help in collecting, organizing, and maintaining data related to learners, partners, and programme progress.

Assist in preparing and providing data and content for communication materials, reports, and presentations (in both Arabic and English).

Provide general assistance with the implementation of Future Skills Academy activities and carry out other related tasks as needed.

Support the team with any other substantive tasks requested by the Project.

• Strong sense of collaborative work, excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Keen attention to detail;
• Proven record of interest and work in the development field;
• Excellent analytical and research skills;
• Research experience;
• Interest in the Arab States region and possibly some background in researching the region;

Professionalism

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of complex issues / problems;
• Ability to negotiate and to influence others to reach agreement;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Shows pride in work and in achievement;
• Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter;
• Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
• Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;
• Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;
• Remains calm in stressful situations;
• Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work;

Takes responsibility for incorporating the perspective of youth and ensuring the equal participation of young people as in all areas of work.

Communication

• Speaks and writes clearly, concisely and effectively;
• Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
• Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication;
• Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience;

Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise;
• Is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda;
• Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;

Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Planning And Organizing

• Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
• Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
• Allocates appropriate amount of time and resource for completing work;
• Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning;
• Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;

Uses time efficiently.

Accountability

• Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honor commitments;
• Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards;
• Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules;
• Supports subordinates, provide oversight and take responsibility for delegated assignments;

Takes personal responsibility for his / her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Creativity

• Actively seeks to improve program or services;
• Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs;
• Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas;
• Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas;
• Thinks “outside the box”;
• Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things;

Not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Technological Awareness

• Keeps abreast of available technology;
• Understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office;
• Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks;

Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

Required Skills and Experience

To be eligible for the UNDP internship programme, applicants must meet one of the following criteria at the time of application :

• Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree (such as a Master’s or higher);
• Be in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent;
• Have recently graduated from a university (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or higher) and start the internship within one year of graduation;

Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship programme where the internship is a requirement.

Experience

• Relevant previous experience is a plus;

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Experience in supporting educational initiatives, including coordinating learning activities for university students and recent graduates.

Familiarity with online learning platforms and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) such as Coursera or similar digital education tools.

Ability to assist learners in navigating educational content and tracking progress within digital learning environments.

Languages

Fluency in Arabic and English (both oral and written) is required.

Stipend

Where an intern is not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation or scholarship programme, a stipend intended to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, such as meals and transportation at the duty station, must be paid by the receiving office.

The monthly amount of the stipend will be determined for each duty station based on the stipend rates published yearly by the OHR Policy and Compensation Unit.

The stipend will be paid on a monthly basis and part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly.

Where an intern is financially supported by an institution, government or third party, UNDP will, subject to the rules of such institution, government or third party, pay the intern the difference, if any, between the external financial support provided and the applicable UNDP stipend.

No other payments of any kind will be made to an intern by the office in connection with an internship agreement.

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