United Nations Development Programme (UNDP

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UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping Graduate Opportunities to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction UNDP uses the personnel categories employed across of inequalities and exclusion. They help countries to the United Nations system. Within each category, there develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, are different levels that reflect increasing levels of institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to responsibility and requirements. sustain development results. What kind of work? personnel at UNDP: UNDP focuses on helping countries build and share solutions in three main areas: - Professional (P) and Director (D) staff - Sustainable development Internships at UNDP are a great opportunity for students according to the availability and academic requirements Broadly speaking, there are the following categories of - General Service (G) staff - Democratic governance and peacebuilding P and D positions require strong analytical and - Climate and disaster resilience communication skills, substantial experience and, often, solid leadership ability. There are a variety of jobs within Location this categories, ranging from programme specialists New York (Headquarters) and operations experts to communications specialists, Student Opportunities These positions are normally internationally recruited. and recent graduates to acquire direct exposure to General Service roles include administrative, secretarial UNDP's work. and clerical support as well as specialized positions such Internships can take place in UNDP Country Offices, the smooth operation of the organization. The higher at Regional Hubs or at Headquarters in New York. The the level of the job, the more complex the functions duration of an internship assignment varies in length become. information systems professionals, and many others. as building maintenance. These positions are crucial to of the intern, as well as the needs of UNDP. Assignments More info: are available on a part-time and full-time basis throughout https://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/jobs/ the year. types-of-opportunities/staff.html

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2030 Agenda The 2030 Agenda is a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity. It also seeks to strengthen universal peace in larger freedom. It recognizes that eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including extreme poverty, is the greatest global challenge and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development. All countries and all stakeholders, acting in collaborative partnership, are implementing this Agenda.