Exciting Paid Opportunity: UNDP Research Intern for Knowledge Project In Dubai, UAE (2025) With Stipend
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking a motivated Research Intern to support its innovative Knowledge Project in Dubai, UAE, for 2025.
This role offers a chance to engage in impactful research, contribute to sustainable development initiatives, and expand your professional network.
UNDP Research Intern for Knowledge Project In Dubai, UAE (2025) With Stipend
Interns will receive a monthly stipend, making this a valuable opportunity for aspiring researchers passionate about global development and collaboration.
Experience:
- Relevant previous experience is a plus;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is a plus.
Languages:
- Fluency in Arabic and English (both oral and written) is required.
- French language skills would be an asset but not necessary for the assignment.
Stipend:
- Where an intern is not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation or scholarship programme, a stipend intended to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, such as meals and transportation at the duty station, must be paid by the receiving office.
- The monthly amount of the stipend will be determined for each duty station based on the stipend rates published yearly by the OHR Policy and Compensation Unit. The stipend will be paid on a monthly basis and part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly.
The Knowledge Project is a joint initiative between UNDP’s Regional Bureau for Arab States (RBAS) and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) established in 2008.
It aims to promote knowledge societies and policies as transformational means to achieving sustainable development in the Arab States region and beyond.
Accordingly, the Project is seeking the services of a Communications Intern whose duties will include assisting in creating appealing social media posts, visuals, infographics and videos, managing social media accounts, and monitoring the reporting system of the portal.
Duties and Responsibilities
The intern will be based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Under the direct supervision of the Project and Research Associate and overall supervision of the Policy and Data Specialist, responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to, the following:
- Assist in compiling, cleaning and tabulating data for variables from international sources in order to compute the Global Knowledge Index 2024;
- Provide research, writing and editing support on topics related to knowledge society, education, RDI, ICT and economy;
- Contribute to running quality checks on the datasets gathered before analysis and treatment;
- Assist in revising the structure of the Global Knowledge Index by mapping and suggesting new variables;
- Assist in searching for replacement variables for the discontinued variables used in the previous versions of the Global Knowledge Index;
Competencies
Functional Competencies:
- Strong sense of collaborative work, excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Keen attention to detail;
- Proven record of interest and work in the development field;
- Excellent analytical and research skills;
- Research experience;
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements in economics, statistics, social sciences or any other related field:
- Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher);
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
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