Sustainable Finance Analytics & Strategy… at UNDP Careers · Remote

Summary: UNDP is the lead United Nations agency on international development, working in 170 countries to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. The Sustainable Finance Analytics & Strategy intern will support the Sustainable Finance Hub in delivering private finance objectives, conducting data analysis, and assisting with strategic positioning and communications. Responsibilities: - Monitor and analyze emerging global trends in sustainable finance, with a specific focus on transition, adaptation, and resilience finance, and specific actors among which financial centers or export credit agencies - Produce high-quality analytical outputs, including data-driven briefing notes, issue briefs, and market intelligence reports - Analyze quantitative and qualitative data gathered from FC4S member financial centers and produce an annual report highlighting network members’ main achievements - Assist in identifying strategic funding opportunities and mapping potential institutional or private sector partners - Draft compelling concept notes, donor proposals, and targeted pitch decks to secure resources - Help develop and refine a cohesive, impactful narrative around the FC4S network’s value proposition and achievements - Create engaging internal and external communications assets (presentations, talking points, executive summaries, and member spotlights) tailored to specific audiences - Provide content and logistical support for regional roundtables, peer-learning circles, and thematic workshops as needed Required Qualifications: - 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) - Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation - Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program - Field of study required: international development, sustainability, finance, business, economics, political affairs, sustainable finance, or any related field - At least 1 year of relevant experience in sustainable finance, public policy, development finance, or related research through either academic coursework/research and/or professional experience is highly required - Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of products is required - Fluency in written and spoken English is required Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in research and data analysis (quantitative and qualitative), including collecting, cleaning, synthesizing, and interpreting datasets to generate actionable insights is highly desirable - Familiarity with sustainable finance concepts and instruments is highly desired - Experience in writing peer-reviewed reports, academic papers or thought pieces is highly desired - Familiar with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, R, etc.) is desired Required Skills: Sustainable finance, Public policy, Development finance, Data analysis, Quantitative data analysis, Qualitative data analysis, Data synthesis, Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, Tableau, R Benefits: Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan, Interns may be given a stipend according to UNDP Internship Policy: the stipend is to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, such as meals and transportation at the duty station