Policy and Data Internship

Work Location

Victoria, Seychelles (Remote/In-person)

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The UN Resident Coordinator System encompasses all organizations of the UN system dealing with operational activities for development, regardless of their formal presence in the country. The UN Resident Coordinator (UNRC) is the designated representative of the UN Secretary-General and leading the UN Country Team (UNCT) and assumes the overall responsibility for – and coordination of – the development activities of the UN system. The UNRC Office for Mauritius and Seychelles has a multi-country (MCO) status. The main office is based in Mauritius and also covers Seychelles. There is a Liaison Office in Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles. Key functions of the UN RCO include: strategic analysis, planning and positioning of the UN Country Team; facilitate development, implementation and monitoring of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF); support to joint UN programming and operations management; policy guidance; joint advocacy and communications in order to enhance UN coherence and improve overall programme impact of the UN System in Mauritius and Seychelles. The UN RCO for Mauritius and Seychelles is looking for an intern who has a strong interest and passion for working for the UN development system and will contribute to its crucial mandate of enhancing the coherence of the UN System through joint UNCT policy research, advocacy, communications and coordination support.. This is a critical time for the UN in both countries as we are implementing the signed UNSDCF 2024-2028 that governs the cooperation between the UN and Government to achieve their development priorities over the 5 years. Through support to the policy research, analysis, communications & advocacy mandate, the internship will provide the successful candidate with a unique opportunity to learn about how the UN system operates at the country level. Among others, the intern will: learn about the functions and roles of a wide range of UN agencies; gain insight into the country’s programming process of the UN; and become familiar with how the UN interacts with government counterparts. The selected candidate will be required to assist in policy research, drafting relevant briefs, minutes and advocacy materials, supporting communications and visibility initiatives, stakeholder coordination, and organizing key policy and advocacy-related events supporting wider regional and global campaigns . The intern will report to the RCO Team Leader. The intern will be based at the Liaison Office in Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles. While consideration may be given to remote support arrangements, preference will be given to candidates who are available to undertake the internship in person. Responsibilities The intern will support the policy, advocacy and communications-related activities of the RCO and the UNCT, including: 1. Poli...