Get Paid Internship for Students in Digital Finance with UNCDF in Asia

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Deadline:

31 December 2020

Location:

Internships may be in any of the following duty stations: Malaysia, Thailand, Nepal, Myanmar, Bangladesh and other markets across Asia (such as, India, Indonesia, Singapore, China).

(Paid opportunity)

Description

Internships for Students in Digital Finance with UNCDF in Aisa

UNCDF is the UN’s capital investment agency for the world’s 47 least developed countries and engaging in some of the key emerging markets. With its capital mandate and instruments, UNCDF offers “last mile” finance models that unlock public and private resources, especially at the domestic level, to reduce poverty and support local economic development.

More Details

UNCDF’s financing models work through two channels. financial inclusion that expands the opportunities for individuals, households, and small businesses to participate in the local economy, providing them with the tools they need to climb out of poverty and manage their financial lives and by showing how localized investments through fiscal decentralization, innovative municipal finance, and structured project finance can drive public and private funding that underpins local economic expansion and sustainable development.

UNCDF is looking for qualified interns all-year-around to support its different activities related to the following functional areas:

Data Analytics.
Research and Writing in areas related to SDGs and Digital Economy.
Knowledge Management and Communication that includes social media engagement.
Blogging and Developing content related to the work of UNCDF.
Engaging in developing infographics, production of video blogs, pictures repository, etc.
New technology trends like AI, IoT, VR and how could it be deployed in context of digital finance especially for low and moderate-income.
New business models that would allow for achieving the SDG goals through digital and finance.
Start-up engagement through the UNCDF accelerator and incubation programme delivered through financial innovation lab.
Impact investment.

Opportunity Focus Areas:

Digital finance
Finance
Economics
Business

Required Languages

English

Note: Fluency in Hindi or Mandarin Chinese or other languages in Asian region will be considered a distinct advantage.

Eligible Countries

ALL WORLD COUNTRIES.

Program Period

Three months

It Maybe extend to a total of 6 months based on organization need and mutual agreement.

Eligibility Requirements (Criteria)

Selected Interns must be able to share proof of education enrolment and/ or graduation, medical/ health and life/accident insurance, valid for the location in which the internship will be carried out and be able to provide insurance documentary proof at the time of their selection;
There is no expectation of employment at the end of these internships.
Be enrolled in a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) in the field of Finance/Economics/Business Administration/Development studies and similar discipline from reputed Institution desired.
Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.
Demonstrated interest in topics related to socioeconomic development;
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and administrative skills;
Able to take initiative and work independently;
Proven ability to manage diverse and complex tasks;
Excellent computer capabilities (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Data programs).
Interns are expected to use her/ his own computer/ laptop, as they may not have full-time access of Office computer/ laptops.

Opportunity Cost

(Paid opportunity)

UNCDF will provide a modest monthly internship stipend to its interns, in accordance with the provisions of the UNDP Internship policy. All expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern or her/his sponsoring entity/institution.

How to Apply

First Step: Apply now from Here.

Second Step:

In your application, please state in one paragraph why you would like to be considered for the internship and your primary motivation to apply for this role.
Please note that you will need to answer three mandatory questions (under Additional Questions section), which is a part of the internship application process, in addition to your cover letter.
Please submit your Resume/CV and an application using the UNCDF Internship Application form.

Third Step:

Applications should include the application form and latest resume. Applicants are welcome to submit any additional work samples or portfolios in one single file, preferably PDF.
Please note that the UNDP jobsite system allows only one uploading of application document, so please make sure that you merge all your documents (CV/ Resume, Cover Letter etc. into a single file before uploading).

Note: Interested Candidates can apply at any time indicating the timeframe of their availability in the internship form. However, only those candidates selected for interviews /further assessment by hiring managers will be contacted on ongoing basis.