Islamic Finance and Impact Investing Research Intern (Home Based)

The intern will provide research, writing, and editing support on Islamic finance and impact investing, support publication of knowledge products, contribute to project design and implementation, prepare communications materials, and collaborate on online content and social media campaigns. The role requires strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide research, writing and editing support on issues and knowledge products related to Islamic finance and impact investing.
• Support publishing knowledge stories/best practices on Islamic finance and impact investing.
• 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.

Requirements

• Applicants must be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher); or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent); or have recently graduated with a university degree and start the internship within one-year of graduation; or be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.
• 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.
• Strong spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of another UN language, spoken and written Arabic.

Skills

• Academic Writing
• Research and Analysis
• Research on sustainable development
• Impact Investing Research
• Islamic Finance Knowledge
• SDG Financing
• Research in Economics
• Financial Research
• Project Design
• Project Implementation
• Social Media Management
• Content Development
• Knowledge Product Publication
• Communication Materials Development
• Online Content Collaboration
• English Language Proficiency
• Arabic Proficiency
• Standard Software Applications

Languages

English, Arabic