Basic Information

Job Title: Intern-Islamic Finance Portfolio Research

Work Location:Istanbul, Türkiye(Home Based)

Job Type: Full - time

Contract Duration:6 months

Education & Work Experience:Undergraduate students in their senior year or above, with majors including Islamic Finance and Economics, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Development Studies, International Relations, Law, Public Administration, or other related fields

Required Languages:English

Desired Languages:Arabic, another UN language

Vacancy Timeline:2 Weeks

Apply Before:01/05/2026, 12:56 PM(Istanbul time 12:56 pm)

Details:https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/30463

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide research, writing and editing support on issues related to impact investing, SDG financing; Support publishing knowledge stories/best practices on impact investing, SDG financing and; Contribute to designing and implementation of initiatives, projects or programmes;  Provide administrative support on an as-needed basis; Prepare relevant communications materials (speeches, brochures, success stories, social media materials etc.); Collaborate on the development and execution of online content (images, infographics, videos, blogs etc.) and campaigns delivered across various social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.  Other relevant tasks as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Competencies:

Excellent research and writing skills, as well as strong analytical aptitude and strong communication skills; Ability to manage workload with minimum supervision and collaborate with a wide range of colleagues while meeting deadlines; Excellent interpersonal skills: being able to listen and collaborate with a wide range of players, being able to work independently, being pro-active and taking initiative; Be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Commitment to UNDP's mission, vision and values; Sensitivity to cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age differences; Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.

Required Skills and Experience:

Education:

Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: a) be enrolled in a second university degree programme (Master Degree); b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (Bachelor Degree); or c) have graduated with a university degree in fields such as Islamic economics and finance, economics, finance, business, development, international relations, law, public administration or similar and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.

Experience:

Experience in academic writing, research, and analysis on sustainable development, and impact investing.  Knowledge of SDG financing and Islamic finance is an asset;  Knowledge of the OIC countries is desirable; Computer literate in standard software applications; Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the UN, and of UNDP in particular, and have a personal commitment to UNDP's Statement of Purpose and to the ideals of the UN Charter; Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs; Previous experience on economics and finance research, preferably with a perspective on Islamic finance is an asset; Previous experience on project designing and implementation is an asset; Social media account management and content development skills are desirable.

Language Requirements:

Strong spoken and written English is required;

Spoken and written Arabic is an asset. Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

Financial Issues

Interns will be given a stipend according to the UNDP Internship Policies, if they are not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation or scholarship programme.  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.

联合国开发计划署（The United Nations Development Programme ，简称 UNDP），世界上最大的负责进行技术援助的多边机构，是联合国的一个下属机构，总部位于纽约。 联合国开发计划署的工作是为发展中国家提供技术上的建议、培训人才并提供设备，特别是为最不发达国家进行帮助。致力于推动人类的可持续发展，协助各国提高适应能力，帮助人们创造更美好的生活。 三十多年来，联合国开发计划署充分利用其全球网络和发展经验，支持中国制定应对发展挑战的解决之道，并为中国开展南南合作和参与全球发展提供协助。在中国的重点工作领域为:减少贫困、善治、能源与环境以及危 机预防与恢复。 联合国开发计划署正式成立于1965年，是联合国发展系统中最大的多边无偿援助机构。开发计划署署长的任期为4年，由联合国秘书长任命、联大确认。