UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction, and climate change. We support countries' efforts to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals, which will guide global development priorities through 2030.
Responsibilities:
Support the open call process, including startup profile management, coordination of screening processes, and onboarding of selected participants;
Assist with the coordination and execution of weekly learning sessions and community learning events, including speaker coordination, session logistics, attendance tracking, and follow-up, with a strong client-oriented and service mindset;
Support the consolidation of inputs for final program reports and results showcasing.
Support startup founders in preparing for showcasing opportunities, including pitching and speaking sessions;
Support on-site or pre-event preparations to ensure smooth execution of startup-related sessions;
Curate monthly opportunities relevant to founders and draft communication materials to showcase their achievements.
Support other/ad hoc activities as seen relevant and needed;
interest and motivation in working in an international organization, particularly in programmes that support youth, entrepreneurship, climate action, and inclusive development;
Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather, consolidate, and interpret information for practical programme implementation, and a willingness to continuously learn and improve;
Service-oriented, proactive, and initiative-taking, with a goal-oriented mindset and a genuine commitment to supporting youth founders and ecosystem partners with care, responsiveness, and professionalism;
Communicates effectively when working both independently and as part of a team, with the ability to engage respectfully, transparently, and constructively with colleagues, partners, and programme participants;
Requirements:
Currently in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree; or
Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree; or
Have graduated no longer than 1 year from a bachelor’s or master’s degree or equivalent studies;
Field of study: business administration, entrepreneurship, innovation studies, sustainable development, economics, international relations, public policy, or equivalent.
Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools;
Ability to use basic design tools (e.g., Canva) to support programme communications, presentations, and visual materials;
Familiarity with simple data management and tracking tools (e.g., spreadsheets, Airtable, or similar platforms) is an asset.
