Job Overview
Job Identification: 26223
Posting Date: May 5, 2025, 11:44 a.m.
Application Deadline: May 13, 2025, 5:59 a.m.
Employment Type: Full-time Internship
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Agency: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Grade: Intern (IN)
Vacancy Type: Internship Programme
Practice Area: Nature, Climate, and Energy
Bureau: Regional Bureau for Africa
Contract Duration: 3 months
Educational & Experience Requirements
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (current enrollment in postgraduate programs, final year undergraduate, or recent graduate within one year of graduation).
- Languages: Proficiency in English (required and desired).
- Work Experience: No prior professional experience required, though previous internships or work related to energy, environment, sustainability, or related fields are advantageous.
- Skills: Strong research, data analysis, report writing, and communication skills. Familiarity with data management and computer applications is a plus.
About UNDP and Our Work in Zambia
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are fundamental principles at UNDP. We cherish the richness that different nations and cultures bring to our mission, fostering an environment where every individual’s contribution is valued and empowered. Our commitment to ‘leave no one behind’ emphasizes increasing representation of marginalized and underserved populations. We strongly encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply.
UNDP maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, and discrimination. All candidates selected will undergo comprehensive background and reference checks.
The UNDP Zambia country office plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality policy advice and technical support to the government and development partners. Our focus areas include Governance and Gender, Environment and Climate Change, and Inclusive Growth aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Strengthening capacity for proactive policy engagement and responsive project implementation is central to our mission.
Focus of the Energy & Environment Unit
The Energy and Environment Unit is one of five key units within the UNDP Zambia office. It works closely with the Government and local stakeholders to advance Zambia’s Vision 2030, SDGs, and the 8th National Development Plan (NDP). The Unit’s core focus areas include:
- Promoting renewable energy access
- Supporting energy transition initiatives
- Climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies
Interns will contribute to the implementation of key projects such as the Community Recovery and Resilience Facility and the Just Transition Projects. They will report directly to the Programme Analyst and work closely with the Programme Specialist, participating in various activities and providing support across project tasks.
Key Responsibilities and Activities
Under the supervision of the Programme Analyst and in collaboration with the Programme Specialist, interns will perform the following tasks:
- Support Project Implementation: Assist with activities across the energy and environment portfolio, including project coordination, monitoring, and reporting.
- Research & Analysis: Conduct comprehensive literature reviews on themes such as renewable energy, climate change, natural resource management, and disaster risk reduction.
- Data Management: Analyze, synthesize, and interpret data, research findings, and policy documents to inform project decisions and strategies.
- Reporting: Prepare periodic reports, updates, and summaries on SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), gender equality, governance, and climate change topics.
- Event Support: Assist in organizing stakeholder meetings, workshops, webinars, training sessions, conferences, and retreats—handling logistics and documentation.
- Information Dissemination: Gather, compile, and disseminate relevant information for donor reports and stakeholder updates.
- Documentation & Filing: Maintain digital and physical filing systems adhering to organizational policies.
- Outreach & Communication: Contribute to outreach activities targeting various partners, promoting awareness of the Unit’s work.
- Additional Tasks: Support ad hoc activities as assigned, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Unit.
Core Competencies & Skills
- Integrity & Professionalism: Demonstrates expertise, sound judgment, autonomy, and initiative.
- Accountability: Responsible and compliant with organizational rules and regulations.
- Learning & Adaptability: Willingness to acquire new skills and adapt to changing work environments.
- Planning & Organization: Effective at managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Resilience: Capable of working under pressure with conflicting priorities.
- Teamwork & Respect for Diversity: Ability to collaborate across cultures and maintain respectful, harmonious relationships.
- Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal, spoken, and written communication skills; ability to produce clear, concise reports.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience or coursework related to energy, environment, sustainable development, or related fields.
- Familiarity with data analysis, research methods, and computer applications.
- Experience in community engagement, environmental communication, or livelihood programs is a plus.
- Ability to work effectively with stakeholders from government, civil society, academia, and private sector.
Additional Information
Note for US Permanent Residents:
Acceptance of a UNDP staff position may have implications for US Permanent Residents (Green Card holders). Applicants should consult immigration professionals before applying.
Application Process:
UNDP may consider multiple candidates from this vacancy and retain applications for future similar opportunities. Successful candidates will be selected based on merit and organizational
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