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• Undertake
  historical disaster data collection from the print media, particularly the
  New vision online archive;
• Collect
  and validate historical disaster data from all relevant Ministry
  Departments and Agencies, at central and local / district levels;
• Undertake
  the capture and entering of the collected data into the DesInventar
  information system.
• Support
  data analysis, interpretation and preparation of a “Disaster Statistical
  Digest”.
• To
  accomplish the above, the Disaster Loss and Damage Information Intern will
  be expected to undertake the following detailed tasks:
• Work
  closely with the Office of the Prime Minister and collect disaster damage
  and loss data from relevant Ministries, Agencies, Departments and Ministry
  of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries and any other available
  sources;
• Liaise
  and follow up with district officials to collect historical disaster data;
  
• Collect
  Disaster damage and loss data from “New Vision” newspaper digital archives;
  
• Transform
  all the collected data including digital data onto the provided standardized
  data collection form.
• Enter
  all the collected data into DesInventar database within give a stipulated
  period;
• After
  entering, support the analysis and preparation of the “Disaster
  Statistical Digest”;
• Support
  the organization of a national workshop to disseminate the analysis
  results contained in the statistical digest.

• The
  ideal applicant for the United Nations UNDP Information System Intern job
  placement should hold be enrolled in a tertiary institution programme
  (university degree or equivalent, or higher from a recognized institution)
  in information and communications technology, or Information management,
  Project management or other relevant fields;
• Be
  enrolled in the final academic year of a tertiary institution level in any
  of the fields listed above; and
• Have
  graduated with a tertiary institution degree (as defined in (a) and (b)
  above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-month.
• Candidates
  must be able to adapt to an international, multicultural, multilingual
  environment, have good communication skills and can work in a team.
• Previous
  experience from volunteering or extra-curricular activities linked to the
  Vision and Mission of the UN would be considered an asset;

• Demonstrates
  integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Advocates
  and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN;
• Displays
  cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and
  adaptability.
• Treats
  all people fairly without favoritism.

• Consistently
  approaches work with professionalism, energy and a positive, constructive
  attitude;
• Demonstrates
  strong ability to manage relationships with diverse stakeholders;
• Demonstrates
  excellent oral and written communication skills, adapting to diverse
  stakeholders and audiences;
• Demonstrates
  strong planning and organization skills;
• Remains
  calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
• Responds
  positively to critical feedback and differing points of view
• Ability
  to engage and maintain effective rapport with different kinds of people.
• Ability
  to manage timelines and accomplish tasks as planned.

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