Operations Internship

COMPANY PRESENTATION

UNDP is the UN Development Programme and works in some 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. UNDP helps countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results. UNDP supports the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as they help shape global sustainable development for the next 10 years.

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**Background**

**About UNDP**:

- The United Nations Development Programme, UNDP Brazil, offers a selected group of outstanding graduate-level students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to the work of a successful multi-cultural international organization.

The internship program for the Operations Unit is designed to complement development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of multilateral technical cooperation, international studies, international development, and inclusive growth.

The purpose of the Internship Programme is to provide an opportunity to make substantive contributions to the office's work, mostly by providing support to the Operations Team in its daily and in the accomplishment of the goals and tasks that are part of UNDP Brazil Strategy.

These internship opportunities do not lead to further employment with UNDP. Its goal is to offer the intern the opportunity to learn, gather experiences and complement his/her studies.

Both internship positions are office-based and will take place at UNDP Brazil premises, in the UN House - Sergio Vieira de Mello Complex in Brasilia, Brazil.

**About the Internship Programme**:
**Status**
- Interns shall not be sought or engaged as substitutes for staff and do not encumber authorized posts;
- Interns shall not represent UNDP in any official capacity or commit resources on its behalf;

**Duration of Internship Assignments**
- Internship assignments vary in length according to the academic requirements of the intern, as well as the needs of UNDP. Assignments normally last a minimum of six weeks and a maximum of six months.

**These two Internship assignments are available on a part-time basis.**

**Responsibilities and Obligations of Interns**

Interns shall:

- Observe all applicable rules, regulations, instructions, procedures, and directives of UNDP notwithstanding their status as described in paragraph 6 of this policy;
- Provide the receiving office with a copy of all materials prepared by them during the internship. UNDP shall be entitled to all property rights, including but not limited to patents, copyrights, and trademarks, with regards to material that bears a direct relation to, or is made in consequence of, the services provided under the internship. At the request of UNDP, the interns shall assist in securing such property rights and transferring them to UNDP in compliance with the requirements of the applicable law;
- Respect the impartiality and independence required of the United Nations and of the receiving office and shall not seek or accept instructions regarding the services performed under the internship agreement from any Government or from any authority external to UNDP;
- Refrain from any conduct that would adversely reflect on the United Nations, UNDP, or the receiving office and will not engage in any activity which is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations or UNDP;
- Comply with local laws and customs.

**Third-party claims**

**Remuneration, insurance and interns' expenses**

Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern.

Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of their internship with UNDP and must provide a medical certificate of good health prior to starting the internship. UNDP will not reimburse the medical insurance of the intern. Any costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship assignment will be the responsibility of the intern.
- Applicants for internships must show proof of valid medical insurance for the duty station in which they will intern. For applicants who are neither nationals or residents of the duty station, the insurance must include adequate coverage in the event of an injury or illness during the internship duration which:

- Requires transportation to the home country or country of residence for further treatment;
- Results in death and requires preparation and return of the remains to the home country, or country of residence.

UNDP accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to personal effects that may occur during the internship.

**UNDP's expenses**
- Costs incurred by interns, including undertaking official travel at the request of UNDP, in the discharge of the related