Intern Sdg Localization - Panchkula, India - United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

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Panchkula, India

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Intern SDG Localization:

Location:

Panchkula, INDIA
Application Deadline: 20Aug23

- (Midnight New York, USA)

Time left:

7 days 7 hours 54 minutes
Additional Category: Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction
Type of Contract: Internship
Post Level: Intern
Languages Required: English
Starting Date: 04Sep2023
Duration of Initial Contract: 3 months
Expected Duration of Assignment: 3 months (extendable to 6 months)
Background:

Organizational Context:

The United Nations General Assembly, representing 193-member countries, adopted a global development vision titled

Transforming Our World:
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development back in September 2015. This 2030 Agenda serves as a roadmap for action focusing on people, planet, and prosperity. It outlines 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets to drive worldwide action over the next 15 years on critical issues concerning humanity and the planet.

India pledged to these SDGs during the UN Summit in September 2015, and the SDGs officially took effect on January 1, 2016.

The Indian Government has actively integrated the SDGs into its operations since early 2016.

NITI Aayog, the National Institution for Transforming India, has been tasked with coordinating SDG efforts with ministries and states, showcasing a comprehensive government approach.

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) oversees the national SDG monitoring framework.

The UNDP India Country Programme Document (CPD), signed with the Government of India (GoI), aims for transformative change and impactful development at scale.

In alignment with this, UNDP is actively supporting multiple state governments in embedding SDGs within their schemes and programs as part of a comprehensive UN system-wide SDG rollout for visioning and planning in India.

In acknowledgment of India's dedication to the 2030 Agenda, Haryana has also set ambitious targets to achieve the SDGs within the state and has already drafted its SDG Vision 2030 document.

To realize the set targets in SDG Vision 2030, the Government of Haryana has partnered with UNDP to establish the SDG Coordination Centre (SDGCC) under the umbrella of Swarna Jayanti Haryana Institute of Fiscal Management (SJHIFM) as a component of the Finance and Planning Department.

UNDP has formed a Project Management Unit (PMU) and collaborates closely with relevant government departments, technical agencies, UN agencies, civil society organizations, and academic institutions to drive the state government's efforts in rolling out the SDGs.

UNDP seeks an intern to contribute to the operations of the SDGCC located in Panchkula, Haryana.

The intern will closely collaborate under the overall guidance of the Regional Head (North region) and directly report to the SDG Decentralization Lead at SDGCC Haryana.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The intern will work closely under the direct supervision of the SDG Decentralization Lead and the overall guidance of the Regional Head (North Region) and will be involved in the following tasks.

Reviewing secondary literature on Integrated District Plans (including District Plan Scheme of Haryana)
Engaging with government officials and elected representatives of rural and urban local bodies in Panchkula district
Identifying opportunities for convergence, assessing data availability/challenges, etc.
Assisting in data collection, meetings, and follow-ups with departments and local bodies for drafting the SDG-aligned Integrated District Plan.
Interacting with block-level officials and evaluating data availability and collection at that level.
Analyzing select Gram Panchayat Development Plans and identifying thematic linkages per the Ministry of Panchayati Raj guidelines
Coordinating the organization of Gram Panchayat-level meetings and engaging with committee members such as Village Health Sanitation & Nutrition Committee, School Management Committee, and Self-Help Group representatives
Visiting designated Gram Panchayat facilities like Anganwadi Centre, Sub-Health Centre, School, etc., to assess data availability at the Gram Panchayat level for inclusion in the 'Local Indicator Framework'
Conducting district-wise SWOT analysis and prioritizing SDGs (based on secondary data)
Handling any other relevant tasks assigned by the SDG Decentralization Lead

Competencies:

Possesses a strong sense of collaboration, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills;
Pays keen attention to detail;
Demonstrates excellent analytical and research skills;
Collaborates effectively with colleagues to achieve organizational objectives; welcomes input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise;
Shows willingness to learn from others; prioritizes team goals over personal interests;
Supports and aligns with final group decisions, even wh