About the role#
The RBA Directorate seeks a graduate student to support the establishment of a structured documentation and task-tracking system. You will report to the Special Advisor to the RBA Director and contribute to improving coordination, workflow efficiency, and knowledge management within the Directorate.
What you'll do#
- Maintain and update a centralized task-tracking system and comprehensive tasking log for Directorate activities.
- Manage calendar coordination and support the planning of strategic meetings and events.
- Liaise with country offices and HQ units to ensure timely submissions and follow-ups.
- Take meeting minutes and upload them to shared platforms within 24 hours.
- Maintain and organize document repositories on SharePoint and shared drives.
- Support document review processes and provide feedback.
- Design and implement user-friendly tracking systems, such as dashboards and reminders.
- Introduce automation solutions and identify process improvements.
- Support the integration of AI-enabled tools for administrative and analytical tasks.
- Develop a qualitative monitoring system to track the progress of key initiatives.
- Conduct research and contribute to briefing notes, speeches, and talking points.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a graduate school program in Economics, African Studies, History, Social Science, International Development, Development Studies, or a relevant field. Alternatively, you must have graduated with a university degree within the last year.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, SharePoint, and Planner.
- Experience with task-tracking tools, dashboards, and workflow automation tools like Power Automate.
- Interest or experience with AI tools such as Copilot or generative AI.
- Ability to work independently under pressure and maintain a high level of integrity and discretion.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Fluency in oral and written English.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full time.
- Term: Rolling.
About UNDP
The United Nations Development Programme operates in nearly 170 countries and territories. It focuses on poverty eradication, the reduction of inequalities, and the promotion of sustainable development. The organization assists nations with policy development, leadership training, and institutional capacity building. It employs over 26,000 people and maintains a global presence with headquarters in New York.
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