Get Involved
Whether you are an individual, organisation or research institution, IPC-IG offers a variety of opportunities for you to become involved in our work and support our mission!
Advocacy Campaigns
Humanizing Development Global Photography Campaign
The campaign was launched by IPC-IG in collaboration with over 30 partners on 1 June 2009, in order to show development through a new lens, depicting examples of people winning the battle against poverty, social exclusion and marginalization, rather than the usual desolation and despair we see in the media. Upload your photograph onto the campaign’s website! Everyone can and is strongly encouraged to take part in this global initiative! Share your photos; share the stories behind the images!
How to submit a publication?
To submit the publication, please contact Mr. Roberto Astorino at: roberto.astorino@ipc-undp.org
Stay informed!
Join our Global Network of Contacts and receive regular publication announcements and other news from IPC-IG.
Online Directory of Research Centres
Join our online directory of research centres in the developing world by sending us the following information on your institution:
- Name of the institution
- Website
- Contact details
- Logo and short description of your centre
- Main research areas
- Key publication series
Our directory currently represents 27 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, 38 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, and 27 countries in Asia and the Pacific.
Poverty Networks
Our Poverty Networks gateway aims to facilitate the access to development knowledge across our network in 189 countries and help foster dialogue between researchers, policymakers, civil society and multilateral organizations. Join us by sending the following information to contact.service@ipc-undp.org:
- Name of your institution
- Website
- Contact details
- Main work areas and activities
- Logo and short description of your institution
Poverty Networks are web-based platforms that share development-related information.
Link your website to IPC-IG
Click
here to exchange links between your website and ours.
United Nations Volunteers: Online Volunteering Service
Our work benefits from a strategic partnership with and support from UNV’s Online Volunteering Service. More than 800 online volunteers from more than 70 countries have already collaborated with IPC-IG’s outreach and communications and advocacy initiatives, enhancing our global visibility and the policy impact of our knowledge and training materials. Sign up today and begin supporting IPC-IG from anywhere in the world! Join us by clicking here!
Become a fan of IPC-IG on Facebook
Facebook is a social networking site where users can find friends and colleagues with common interests. Become our fan and upload pictures, videos, blogs, and more.
Follow IPC-IG’s Twitter
Twitter is a micro-blogging service that enables its users to send and read messages known as tweets, or text-based posts of up to 140 characters displayed on the profile page and delivered to subscribers who are known as followers.
Internship Programme:Work with us! Support our efforts in promoting inclusive growth in the South.
The IPC-IG Internship Programme offers a selected group of outstanding graduate-level students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to IPC-IG’s work as a global forum for policy dialogue and South-South learning on development innovations. It is designed to provide support to IPC-IG’s applied research and policy advisory services and to complement the interns’ practical experience
in various issues related to South-South Cooperation, international
development and inclusive growth. The Programme operates under the
rules and regulations of the UNDP Internship Policy.
Venue
IPC-IG is located at the heart of Brasília, capital city of Brazil. IPC-IG office is hosted by the Presidency of the Republic’s Strategic Affairs Secretariat (SAE). We are offering year-round Internship opportunities.
About us
The UNDP International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth
(IPC-IG) is a global forum for policy dialogue and South-South learning
on development innovations. Since its establishment in Brasilia in 2004
as a result of a partnership with the Government of Brazil, IPC-IG has
been consolidating its position as the leading voice on inclusive growth
for and in the developing world. Our work aims at equipping
policymakers from the South with the skills necessary to design,
implement and evaluate policies and programmes towards the attainment
of high inclusive growth. We believe that the emerging and new actors
in the global scene, such as India, Brazil, South Africa and China, have a lot to share in terms of innovative social policies with other countries and that this exchange of ideas and best practices can contribute to the promotion of development at global level. We believe in the learning potential among countries in the South for the design, implementation and evaluation of effective policies towards inclusive growth.
Find out more about:
• Internship areas
• Required background
• Length
• Qualifications, competencies
• A programme with internation reputation, interviews with former interns
• Apply now!
Internship Areas
In 2011, IPC-IG will host interns on a continuous basis according to the following Internship Areas:
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- Area 1: Support to the Communications, Outreach and Advocacy Unit:
media engagement; networking and partnership building; awareness
raising events; advocacy campaigns; multimedia development; web
planning and implementation; blog campaigns and new social media tools;
communications planning and management; international cooperation.
- Area 2: Research Assistance – Social Protection and Cash Transfers:
social programmes in comparative perspective; cash transfer programmes
in Latin America and Africa; impact evaluation; social policy design
and implementation.
- Area 3: Research Assistance – Rural and Sustainable Development:
programmes to support smallholder farmers; gender and climate change;
mitigation and adapation to climate change; poverty and environment;
productive inclusion and food distribution; interconnections between
cash transfer programmes and food and nutrition security. In 2011, a
specific focus would be added on the unique policy needs/challenges of
Small Island Developing States.
- Area 4: Research Assistance – Inclusive Growth:
macroeconomic policies; innovative development policies and programmes
in the South; international development paradigms; South-South
cooperation for international development; emerging economies and mini
and plurilateral groupings (IBSA, BRICS, G-20).
- Area 5 – Research Assistance – Development Innovations:
eco-innovation and green jobs; health innovations and access to
essential medicines; social policy innovation, employment programmes
and provision of essential services.
- Area 5a – Research Assistance – Development Innovations: legacy of large
sporting events for developing nations. Understanding the social,
environmental and economic impact of hosting large sporting events,
such as the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games, with a focus on
long-term social inclusion and employment generation.
Interns can also be assigned to work on more than one area; their time can be shared between two teams.
Required Background
Interns’ recommend academic experience according to the selected internship area:
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- Area 1: Journalism, Communications, Marketing,
Knowledge Management, International Relations, Political Science,
Public Relations and related areas
- Area 2: Economics, Development Issues, Sociology, Public and Social Policy and related areas
- Area 3: Economics, Rural Economy, Sociology,
Agronomy, Nutrition, Sustainable Development, Development Policy and
related areas. Experience with the policy issues facing Small Island
Developing States (SIDS) would be an asset.
- Area 4: Economics (focus on Macroeconomics), International Relations, Political Science and related areas
- Area 5: Economics, International Development,
Public Health, Sustainable Development, Public and Social Policy and
related areas
Length
Internship assignments vary in length according to the availability
and academic requirements of the intern, as well as the needs of
IPC-IG. Assignments are available only on a full-time basis (40 hours per week) following the indicative schedule given below:
- Option I – From February through April
- Option II – From April through June
- Option III – From June through August
- Option IV – From August through November
- Option V – From September through December
Qualifications
Interns are selected on a competitive basis. The following minimum qualifications are required:
- Enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme in a recognized university or research centre.
- Demonstrated interest in the field of development and relevant research experience and publications record.
- Language skills: Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Proficiency in Portuguese and another working language used by UNDP
(Spanish or French) is a differential. Fluency in Chinese or Arabic is
also an asset.
Competencies
- Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills; ability to
work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with full respect
for diversity. Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality
and age sensibility and adaptability. Demonstrated ability to develop
and maintain effective work relationships with other UN Programmes,
Funds and Agencies.
- Professionalism: Ability to manage processes,
maintain accurate records, interpret/analyze a wide variety of data,
and identify/resolve data discrepancies and activity problems.
- Planning and Organising: Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to handle work in an efficient and timely manner.
- Commitment to continuous learning: Initiative and willingness to keep abreast of new trends in international development.
- Technological Awareness: Proficiency in various MS Office applications and other IT applications. Proficiency in STATA software is an asset.
- Communication: Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.
A programme with international reputation
Students from 27 countries have already
participated in our Internship Programme, representing the most
renowned universities in the world, such as: Columbia University
(USA), Harvard University (USA), University of Cambrigde (UK), Oxford
University (UK), London School of Economics (UK), University of
California (USA), Sorbonne University (France), University of Geneva
(Switzerland), University of Berlin (Germany), University of Stockholm
(Sweden), University of Lund (Sweden), University of Brasilia (Brazil),
University of São Paulo (Brazil), State University of Campinas
(Brazil), Sciences Po (France), University of Vienna (Austria),
University of Cape Town (South Africa), Yale University (USA),
University of Manchester (UK), University of New Delhi (India), and
University of Sydney (Australia).
Hear first hand experiences of life as an IPC-IG intern:
Giovana Silva Lerda – Stockholm University, Sweden
Where are you from?
Born in Brasilia, raised in Chile and spent the last 10 years in Sweden.
How old are you?
23
What programme are you working with?
Communications, Outreach and Advocacy.
Could you please describe what you have been working on at IPC-IG?
My time at IPC-IG has been
truly rewarding as I have had the opportunity to work in a wide variety
of areas and gain much experience and learning in all that involves the
IPC-IG Communications, Outreach and Advocacy Unit. From interviewing
high profiles in the area of development and representing IPC-IG at the
United Nations Communications Team meetings, to creating graphic
designs, writing press releases and translating documents. The main
task and greatest challenge has definitely been coordinating the
Humanizing Development Global Photography Campaign. Activities included
fostering institutional partnerships; networking with our different
target groups to spread information about the initiative; encouraging
participation by promoting its international visibility; coordinating
and supervising the work of the Online Volunteers that support the
global campaign; and collaborating with the elaboration and
implementation of the campaign’s communications strategy. Designing and
creating the Humanizing Development campaign’s identity has been some
of the most fun in this experience. The posters, flyers and logotypes I
created are now published in 7 languages and visually representing the
campaign throughout the web as well as in all events, letters and other
relevant media.
How is the office environment of IPC-IG?
IPC-IG is located in an
office in the heart of Brasilia. It consists of a very diverse staff
where many languages are spoken simultaneously! People are very
friendly, often doing group activities such as collective gym visits or
international lunches, where everyone brings their own dish to share!
It is a positive, professional environment to exchange knowledge
between different areas of human development.
What is life like outside of work in Brasília?
Brasilia is a unique city
that can appeal to all. Its architecture is known globally and, if you
are interested in daring, modern structures, it’s definitely worth
seeing. It is surrounded by beautiful nature, rivers and waterfalls for
the adventurers, but also has great shopping malls and bars. There are
small hidden oases all around the city, and it can be quite cosy and
diverse, if you know where to go. Just ask a local, as most adults come
from somewhere else (the city is just below 50 years old!), everyone is
used to foreigners and will gladly introduce you to the town’s best
sides! And if you complain that this town is one of the cities in
Brazil with no beaches, take a look at Brasilia’s skies. With its
vibrant colours and 360° view, it is surely unlike anything you have
ever seen! …People here tend to say that Brasilia’s sky is Brasilia’s
ocean.
Would you recommend the internship programme to others?
Definitely! The IPC-IG is a
great experience for anyone interested in working with a dynamic team
of experts that are active in making a contribution to social issues.
Brandon Thompson – Columbia University, NY, USA
Where are you from?
New York, New York, USA.
How old are you?
26
What programme are you working with?
Communications, Outreach and Advocacy.
Could you please describe what you have been working on at IPC-IG?
I have been given a lot of
responsibility yet much freedom to work on a variety of very
interesting projects during my time here. First, I have been working on
the Interview Series section of the website, where I have the
opportunity to attend many of IPC-IG’s interesting conferences and
workshops and to speak with influential figures. Second, I have been
managing about 20 groups of Online Volunteers mobilized through the UNV
Online Volunteering service in the identification of outstanding
researchers from developing countries in order to foster the policy
impact of research findings and promote opportunities for South-South
learning. Third, I have been able to design the layout for a completely
new and interesting partnership with the Bureau for Development Policy
in New York to jointly promote publications of shared research between
the two organisations.
How is the office environment of IPC-IG?
It is exciting to work
surrounded by the different ministries of the Brazilian government and
to be able to see the iconic architecture of the Congress and the
beauty of Brasilia’s Lake Paranoá from our office’s windows. I also
really appreciate the very welcoming work environment at IPC-IG. Staff
is friendly and view the internship as a learning experience where both
parties can grow in the process. Frequently we go to lunch together and
are encouraged to discuss among ourselves the work of our different
projects.
What is life like outside of work in Brasília?
As a person who has lived in
many different cities around the world, Brasilia surprised me as being
completely unique from anywhere else I’ve ever been. Its architecture
is unusual, the layout was entirely planned, and cars outnumber
pedestrians. However this distinction from other places in Brazil is
also its charm, as it is one of the safest places to live in the
country with great restaurants and parks. Being a capital city, the
people here have very interesting jobs, speak multiple languages and
come from all over the country and the world.
Would you recommend the internship programme to others?
Yes!
Michelle L. Chang – University of California – Berkeley, USA
Where are you from?
Berkeley, California, USA.
How old are you?
26
What programme are you working with?
South-South Learning Unit.
Could you please describe what you have been working on at IPC-IG?
During my 12 week-long
internship at IPC-IG, I have primarily served in a research capacity on
all things South-South cooperation related. My research has consisted
of studying the different social protection programs and policies of
Brazil, Kenya, Ghana and Mozambique, and opportunities for “best
practices” exchange among these countries of the developing South. The
role of South-South Cooperation is evolving; I have been working on a
paper on the policy implications that this has on the road forward.
Further, my main research area has been on the presence of Chinese
economic investment and assistance in sub-Saharan Africa. I have also
been involved in the development of the soon-to-be-re-launched
Brazil-Africa Cooperation Programme website and creation of newsletters
and Poverty in Focus publications.
What is life like outside of work in Brasília?
Though Brasilia is not a
five-minute walk from the beach or a mountain, it offers beautiful
weather, clear air and a diverse selection of cuisines, concerts,
cultural activities and sporting events to check out. Though a car
makes for easier exploration, I have managed to borrow a bike to get
around town to go to work or buy groceries. For outdoor aficionados
like myself, parks and flat roads make for decent running, and almost
every month, there’s a local race to compete in. Within 150 kilometres,
you can also head out to nearby cities and parks – full of waterfalls
and hiking routes. As a fanatic rock climber, I have joined an indoor
climbing gym here so that I can continue to do what I enjoy and meet
locals. Also, Brasilia is quite centrally located to other large
Brazilian cities, so you can hop on a flight and fly for no more than
three hours and arrive in places like Fortaleza, Salvador or Rio de
Janeiro. But, Brasilia is not so cheap, so make sure you budget well!
Would you recommend the internship programme to others?
Of course!
Apply now!
Applicants must submit the following required documents by e-mail:
- Updated CV/résumé
- Complete and sign the form “Application for IPC Internship Programme”, which is available online at: http://www.ipc-undp.org/pressroom/files/ipc471.doc
- A letter of endorsement from a senior faculty member who has
directly supervised the student in the recent past and who is fully
acquainted with the student’s performance
- Copy of Passport’s Identification Page
Applicants must send the documents above specified to ipc@ipc-undp.org quoting in the subject “IPC-IG Internship Programme”.
The selection process will consist of interviews and a written test.
Deadlines for application
Interns are encouraged to apply well in advance to secure a place in the Internship Programme.
Financial Issues
Internships at the United Nations, its Programmes, Funds and
Agencies and not remunerated. The costs must be borne by the
nominating institution, related institution or government, which may
provide the required financial assistance to its students; or by the
student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his
or her own arrangements for travel, visa, accommodation, insurance etc.
Further information
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