Job Description
,
for section headers, - for list items. No CSS, no inline styles, no , no
. Must preserve original content word-for-word, no addition, removal, summarizing, rephrasing. Must keep all text exactly as given, but we can wrap in tags. Must not add extra content. Must not remove any text. Must not change wording. Must preserve spaces? Probably keep as is, but we can trim extra spaces? The instruction: preserve ALL original content word-for-word — do not add, remove, summarise, or rephrase. So we must keep the exact characters, including spaces and entities? The original includes which is HTML entity for non-breaking space. We must keep them as is. Also there are stray spaces like " " etc. We must keep them.
We need to identify section headers: they are bolded text like Tiered Approach, Background, Duties and Responsibilities, Competencies, Required Skills and Experience, Equal opportunity, Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority, Right to select multiple candidates, Use of AI by candidates, Scam alert. Also there are subheaders like Corporate Competencies:, Functional Competencies:, Education:, Experience:. According to rules, we should use for section headers (e.g. Responsibilities, Qualifications, Requirements, Education, Experience, Skills, How to Apply, Key Duties, About the Role). It says use for section headers (e.g. Responsibilities, Qualifications, Requirements, Education, Experience, Skills, How to Apply, Key Duties, About the Role). So we should treat those bolded headings as section headers and wrap them in . However, there are also subheadings like "Corporate Competencies:" which might be considered a subsection; but rule only mentions using for section headers. Could also treat them as as well? Might be okay. But we need to preserve original content word-for-word, so we cannot change the text inside the header. We just wrap the ... with tags, preserving the inner content.
Also we need to convert and - already present; we can keep them as is. However we must not use . The original has wrappers; we must remove those tags, but keep their content. Also there is a stray with at end; we should keep the content but remove the div tags.
We also need to convert
tags: they are already
. We can keep them. However we need to ensure we don't have any
left. Also need to ensure we don't have any
tags (none present). Also need to ensure we don't add any extra tags besides ,
, , - . Also we need to keep any tags inside? The instruction says use
for section headers,
for introductory paragraphs and general text,
- for list items. It doesn't forbid other tags like inside paragraphs. It says preserve all original content word-for-word. So we should keep tags as they are inside the content. However if we wrap the whole ... inside
, we still keep the tags inside. That's okay.
But we must not add any CSS classes, inline styles, no , no
. Also we must not add any extra text.
Thus final output: a series of ,
, , - tags with the original inner HTML (including , , etc.) preserved.
We need to strip the outer and inner with .
Let's extract the content from the given snippet:
First contains:
Tiered Approach
In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:
- Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
- Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
- Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
- Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates
Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.
Background
The UNDP Country Office in South Africa supports the Government of South Africa in advancing national development priorities as articulated in the National Development Plan 2030, the Medium-Term Development Plan 2024–2029, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. UNDP’s work is guided by the South Africa Country Programme Document 2026–2030, which is organized around a coherent, portfolio-based approach to accelerate transformative development results.
The country programme responds to South Africa’s interlinked challenges of poverty, unemployment and inequality, alongside climate risks, governance constraints, fiscal pressures and the need for inclusive digital and green transitions. Within this framework, UNDP South Africa’s Inclusive Economic Transformation work contributes to the Inclusive Economy and Governance portfolio, which promotes shared prosperity, economic transformation, productive and inclusive markets, strengthened institutional capability, digital innovation and employment creation. The portfolio places particular emphasis on supporting micro, small and medium enterprises, township and rural enterprise ecosystems, green and digital industrialization, youth and women’s economic participation, skills development and improved access to opportunities for marginalized groups, in line with the principles of human rights, gender equality and leaving no one behind.
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, Inclusive Economy and Governance, the Intern will support the planning, implementation, administration, monitoring and knowledge management of Inclusive Economy and Governance initiatives that contribute to the CPD 2026–2030 results. This includes support to research and analysis on socio-economic trends, policy and programme development, partner engagement, resource mobilization, SDG monitoring, communications and visibility, and evidence generation to inform adaptive programming and strengthen UNDP South Africa’s contribution to inclusive, sustainable and resilient development.
Duties and Responsibilities
The office seeks a full-time, office-based intern who can contribute to the work of the Inclusive Economy and Governance portfolio in line with the South Africa Country Programme Document 2026–2030. As the portfolio isdiverse, the Intern must be comfortable taking on a variety of assignments and new challenges. Under the directsupervision of the Programme Manager, Inclusive Economy and Governance, the Intern will undertake the following tasks:
- Assist in the planning, implementation, administration, monitoring and evaluation of Inclusive Economy and Governance programmes and projects contributing to CPD 2026–2030 results.
- Collect and analyse socio-economic data relevant to inclusive economic transformation, job creation and sustainable livelihoods in South Africa.
- Support the formulation of strategies and the monitoring of progress towards the SDGs, UNSDCF and CPD priorities.
- Research potential partners and funding opportunities.
- Develop concept notes aligned with Inclusive Economy and Governance portfolio priorities.
- Support stakeholder engagement and coordination.
- Support the planning and organization of events.
- Support the development of communication and knowledge management products that capture learning and results
- Attend conferences and meetings with stakeholders and prepare meeting minutes
- Assist in drafting and preparing official documents.
- Any other related tasks as may be required
The key results of the post are to expose and strengthen the intern’s awareness and capacity in the following:
- UNDP’s mandate and contributions to the national development agenda
- Programme and project management skills
- Research and analytical skills
- Official writing skills
- SDG advocacy and monitoring
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
- Interest in and familiarity with development issues, including inclusive and sustainable growth, employment promotion, entrepreneurship development, micro, small and medium enterprise development, skills development and digital inclusion.
- Integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
- Promotion of the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP.
- Sensitivity and adaptability to diversity and multicultural environments.
Functional Competencies:
- Above-average understanding and knowledge of development issues in South Africa
- An excellent skill set in critical thinking and analytical capacity
- Excellent research skills
- Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and spoken English skills
- Excellent computer literacy in standard software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
A minimum of a first degree in economics, development studies, social sciences, or other relevant disciplines. An advanced degree is preferred
Experience:
- Work experience is an asset but not a requirement.
- The intern must be eager and proactive.
- Understanding of issues related to Inclusive Economic Transformation and the SDGs is advantageous.
- Exposure to international development, Inclusive Economic Transformation and South Africa’s development context is a significant advantage.
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Use of AI by candidates
Applicants are invited to read UNDP’s guidance for candidates on using AI responsibly in UNDP recruitment and selection
Scam alert
UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.
We need to output HTML without the outer divs. Also need to convert the Tiered Approach
to Tiered Approach
. Similarly for each bolded heading that is a section header. Which ones are considered section headers? The list given: Responsibilities, Qualifications, Requirements, Education, Experience, Skills, How to Apply, Key Duties, About the Role. But we have headings like "Tiered Approach", "Background", "Duties and Responsibilities", "Competencies", "Required Skills and Experience", "Equal opportunity", "Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority", "Right to select multiple candidates", "Use of AI by candidates", "Scam alert". Also subheadings "Corporate Competencies:", "Functional Competencies:", "Education:", "Experience:".
The instruction: "Use for section headers (e.g. Responsibilities, Qualifications, Requirements, Education, Experience, Skills, How to Apply, Key Duties, About the Role)". It doesn't say we cannot use for other headings; it's just examples. Likely we should treat any bolded heading as a section header and wrap in . That seems safe.
Thus we will replace each
...
with ...
. Also for those that have trailing spaces or after the strong tag, like "Functional Competencies:
" we need to keep the after the strong tag inside the . So we will wrap the whole
content (including the ) inside
. Similarly for "
Education:
" etc.
Also there is a Education:
line that is not bolded? Actually it's "Education:
" without strong. Wait in the snippet: after "Required Skills and Experience
" we have "Education:
" then a paragraph. So "Education:" is not bolded. According to rule, we should use for section headers like Education. So we should wrap that
Education:
in . Similarly "
Experience:
" should be . Also there is "
" empty paragraph with maybe we should keep as
(a paragraph). That's fine.
Also there is a The key results of the post are to expose and strengthen the intern’s awareness and capacity in the following:
which is a paragraph before a list; keep as .
Now we need to ensure we didn't accidentally add or remove any text. We'll just replace the opening
with
and closing with
for those specific lines.
We must also remove the outer and the trailing with . The trailing div contains " " only; we should keep that as text? It is inside a div; we should keep the but remove the div tags. So we will output the as plain text (maybe inside a ? Actually it's just " " with no surrounding tags. According to rule, we should preserve content word-for-word. So we should output " " as is. However, it's ambiguous whether we should wrap it in
. The original had
. If we strip the div, we are left with " " (maybe spaces). Should we keep the spaces? The original had a newline, then a div containing a space, , then a space? Actually the snippet:
That's a div with a newline, a space, , newline. If we remove the div tags, we keep the inner content: newline, space, , newline. That seems weird to output raw whitespace. Probably we can just ignore that div entirely because it's just whitespace. But the rule says preserve ALL original content word-for-word. However, the div is not content; it's a tag we are removing because we cannot use divs. The instruction says "No CSS classes, no inline styles, no s". So we must not output tags. But we must preserve the content inside them. The content is " " plus whitespace. We could output " " maybe wrapped in ? But that would be adding a
tag not originally there. However the original had no
around that . Adding a
would be adding markup not present originally, but the rule about preserving content word-for-word likely refers to textual content, not tags. We are allowed to change tags to
,
, , - . So we can wrap the in a
if we think it's a paragraph. But the original had it inside a div with no semantic meaning. It's probably just a
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. Must preserve original content word-for-word, no addition, removal, summarizing, rephrasing. Must keep all text exactly as given, but we can wrap in tags. Must not add extra content. Must not remove any text. Must not change wording. Must preserve spaces? Probably keep as is, but we can trim extra spaces? The instruction: preserve ALL original content word-for-word — do not add, remove, summarise, or rephrase. So we must keep the exact characters, including spaces and entities? The original includes which is HTML entity for non-breaking space. We must keep them as is. Also there are stray spaces like " " etc. We must keep them. We need to identify section headers: they are bolded text like Tiered Approach, Background, Duties and Responsibilities, Competencies, Required Skills and Experience, Equal opportunity, Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority, Right to select multiple candidates, Use of AI by candidates, Scam alert. Also there are subheaders like Corporate Competencies:, Functional Competencies:, Education:, Experience:. According to rules, we should use
for section headers (e.g. Responsibilities, Qualifications, Requirements, Education, Experience, Skills, How to Apply, Key Duties, About the Role). It says use for section headers (e.g. Responsibilities, Qualifications, Requirements, Education, Experience, Skills, How to Apply, Key Duties, About the Role). So we should treat those bolded headings as section headers and wrap them in . However, there are also subheadings like "Corporate Competencies:" which might be considered a subsection; but rule only mentions using for section headers. Could also treat them as as well? Might be okay. But we need to preserve original content word-for-word, so we cannot change the text inside the header. We just wrap the ... with tags, preserving the inner content.
Also we need to convert and - already present; we can keep them as is. However we must not use . The original has wrappers; we must remove those tags, but keep their content. Also there is a stray with at end; we should keep the content but remove the div tags.
We also need to convert
tags: they are already
. We can keep them. However we need to ensure we don't have any
left. Also need to ensure we don't have any
tags (none present). Also need to ensure we don't add any extra tags besides ,
, , - . Also we need to keep any tags inside? The instruction says use
for section headers,
for introductory paragraphs and general text,
- for list items. It doesn't forbid other tags like inside paragraphs. It says preserve all original content word-for-word. So we should keep tags as they are inside the content. However if we wrap the whole ... inside
, we still keep the tags inside. That's okay.
But we must not add any CSS classes, inline styles, no , no
. Also we must not add any extra text.
Thus final output: a series of ,
, , - tags with the original inner HTML (including , , etc.) preserved.
We need to strip the outer and inner with .
Let's extract the content from the given snippet:
First contains:
Tiered Approach
In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:
- Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
- Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
- Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
- Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates
Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.
Background
The UNDP Country Office in South Africa supports the Government of South Africa in advancing national development priorities as articulated in the National Development Plan 2030, the Medium-Term Development Plan 2024–2029, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. UNDP’s work is guided by the South Africa Country Programme Document 2026–2030, which is organized around a coherent, portfolio-based approach to accelerate transformative development results.
The country programme responds to South Africa’s interlinked challenges of poverty, unemployment and inequality, alongside climate risks, governance constraints, fiscal pressures and the need for inclusive digital and green transitions. Within this framework, UNDP South Africa’s Inclusive Economic Transformation work contributes to the Inclusive Economy and Governance portfolio, which promotes shared prosperity, economic transformation, productive and inclusive markets, strengthened institutional capability, digital innovation and employment creation. The portfolio places particular emphasis on supporting micro, small and medium enterprises, township and rural enterprise ecosystems, green and digital industrialization, youth and women’s economic participation, skills development and improved access to opportunities for marginalized groups, in line with the principles of human rights, gender equality and leaving no one behind.
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, Inclusive Economy and Governance, the Intern will support the planning, implementation, administration, monitoring and knowledge management of Inclusive Economy and Governance initiatives that contribute to the CPD 2026–2030 results. This includes support to research and analysis on socio-economic trends, policy and programme development, partner engagement, resource mobilization, SDG monitoring, communications and visibility, and evidence generation to inform adaptive programming and strengthen UNDP South Africa’s contribution to inclusive, sustainable and resilient development.
Duties and Responsibilities
The office seeks a full-time, office-based intern who can contribute to the work of the Inclusive Economy and Governance portfolio in line with the South Africa Country Programme Document 2026–2030. As the portfolio isdiverse, the Intern must be comfortable taking on a variety of assignments and new challenges. Under the directsupervision of the Programme Manager, Inclusive Economy and Governance, the Intern will undertake the following tasks:
- Assist in the planning, implementation, administration, monitoring and evaluation of Inclusive Economy and Governance programmes and projects contributing to CPD 2026–2030 results.
- Collect and analyse socio-economic data relevant to inclusive economic transformation, job creation and sustainable livelihoods in South Africa.
- Support the formulation of strategies and the monitoring of progress towards the SDGs, UNSDCF and CPD priorities.
- Research potential partners and funding opportunities.
- Develop concept notes aligned with Inclusive Economy and Governance portfolio priorities.
- Support stakeholder engagement and coordination.
- Support the planning and organization of events.
- Support the development of communication and knowledge management products that capture learning and results
- Attend conferences and meetings with stakeholders and prepare meeting minutes
- Assist in drafting and preparing official documents.
- Any other related tasks as may be required
The key results of the post are to expose and strengthen the intern’s awareness and capacity in the following:
- UNDP’s mandate and contributions to the national development agenda
- Programme and project management skills
- Research and analytical skills
- Official writing skills
- SDG advocacy and monitoring
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
- Interest in and familiarity with development issues, including inclusive and sustainable growth, employment promotion, entrepreneurship development, micro, small and medium enterprise development, skills development and digital inclusion.
- Integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
- Promotion of the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP.
- Sensitivity and adaptability to diversity and multicultural environments.
Functional Competencies:
- Above-average understanding and knowledge of development issues in South Africa
- An excellent skill set in critical thinking and analytical capacity
- Excellent research skills
- Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and spoken English skills
- Excellent computer literacy in standard software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
A minimum of a first degree in economics, development studies, social sciences, or other relevant disciplines. An advanced degree is preferred
Experience:
- Work experience is an asset but not a requirement.
- The intern must be eager and proactive.
- Understanding of issues related to Inclusive Economic Transformation and the SDGs is advantageous.
- Exposure to international development, Inclusive Economic Transformation and South Africa’s development context is a significant advantage.
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Use of AI by candidates
Applicants are invited to read UNDP’s guidance for candidates on using AI responsibly in UNDP recruitment and selection
Scam alert
UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.
We need to output HTML without the outer divs. Also need to convert the Tiered Approach
to Tiered Approach
. Similarly for each bolded heading that is a section header. Which ones are considered section headers? The list given: Responsibilities, Qualifications, Requirements, Education, Experience, Skills, How to Apply, Key Duties, About the Role. But we have headings like "Tiered Approach", "Background", "Duties and Responsibilities", "Competencies", "Required Skills and Experience", "Equal opportunity", "Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority", "Right to select multiple candidates", "Use of AI by candidates", "Scam alert". Also subheadings "Corporate Competencies:", "Functional Competencies:", "Education:", "Experience:".
The instruction: "Use for section headers (e.g. Responsibilities, Qualifications, Requirements, Education, Experience, Skills, How to Apply, Key Duties, About the Role)". It doesn't say we cannot use for other headings; it's just examples. Likely we should treat any bolded heading as a section header and wrap in . That seems safe.
Thus we will replace each
...
with ...
. Also for those that have trailing spaces or after the strong tag, like "Functional Competencies:
" we need to keep the after the strong tag inside the . So we will wrap the whole
content (including the ) inside
. Similarly for "
Education:
" etc.
Also there is a Education:
line that is not bolded? Actually it's "Education:
" without strong. Wait in the snippet: after "Required Skills and Experience
" we have "Education:
" then a paragraph. So "Education:" is not bolded. According to rule, we should use for section headers like Education. So we should wrap that
Education:
in . Similarly "
Experience:
" should be . Also there is "
" empty paragraph with maybe we should keep as
(a paragraph). That's fine.
Also there is a The key results of the post are to expose and strengthen the intern’s awareness and capacity in the following:
which is a paragraph before a list; keep as .
Now we need to ensure we didn't accidentally add or remove any text. We'll just replace the opening
with
and closing with
for those specific lines.
We must also remove the outer and the trailing with . The trailing div contains " " only; we should keep that as text? It is inside a div; we should keep the but remove the div tags. So we will output the as plain text (maybe inside a ? Actually it's just " " with no surrounding tags. According to rule, we should preserve content word-for-word. So we should output " " as is. However, it's ambiguous whether we should wrap it in
. The original had
. If we strip the div, we are left with " " (maybe spaces). Should we keep the spaces? The original had a newline, then a div containing a space, , then a space? Actually the snippet:
That's a div with a newline, a space, , newline. If we remove the div tags, we keep the inner content: newline, space, , newline. That seems weird to output raw whitespace. Probably we can just ignore that div entirely because it's just whitespace. But the rule says preserve ALL original content word-for-word. However, the div is not content; it's a tag we are removing because we cannot use divs. The instruction says "No CSS classes, no inline styles, no s". So we must not output tags. But we must preserve the content inside them. The content is " " plus whitespace. We could output " " maybe wrapped in ? But that would be adding a
tag not originally there. However the original had no
around that . Adding a
would be adding markup not present originally, but the rule about preserving content word-for-word likely refers to textual content, not tags. We are allowed to change tags to
,
, , - . So we can wrap the in a
if we think it's a paragraph. But the original had it inside a div with no semantic meaning. It's probably just a
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. However, there are also subheadings like "Corporate Competencies:" which might be considered a subsection; but rule only mentions using for section headers. Could also treat them as as well? Might be okay. But we need to preserve original content word-for-word, so we cannot change the text inside the header. We just wrap the ... with tags, preserving the inner content.
Also we need to convert and - already present; we can keep them as is. However we must not use . The original has wrappers; we must remove those tags, but keep their content. Also there is a stray with at end; we should keep the content but remove the div tags.
We also need to convert
tags: they are already
. We can keep them. However we need to ensure we don't have any
left. Also need to ensure we don't have any
tags (none present). Also need to ensure we don't add any extra tags besides ,
, , - . Also we need to keep any tags inside? The instruction says use
for section headers,
for introductory paragraphs and general text,
- for list items. It doesn't forbid other tags like inside paragraphs. It says preserve all original content word-for-word. So we should keep tags as they are inside the content. However if we wrap the whole ... inside
, we still keep the tags inside. That's okay.
But we must not add any CSS classes, inline styles, no , no
. Also we must not add any extra text.
Thus final output: a series of ,
, , - tags with the original inner HTML (including , , etc.) preserved.
We need to strip the outer and inner with .
Let's extract the content from the given snippet:
First contains:
Tiered Approach
In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:
- Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
- Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
- Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
- Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates
Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.
Background
The UNDP Country Office in South Africa supports the Government of South Africa in advancing national development priorities as articulated in the National Development Plan 2030, the Medium-Term Development Plan 2024–2029, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. UNDP’s work is guided by the South Africa Country Programme Document 2026–2030, which is organized around a coherent, portfolio-based approach to accelerate transformative development results.
The country programme responds to South Africa’s interlinked challenges of poverty, unemployment and inequality, alongside climate risks, governance constraints, fiscal pressures and the need for inclusive digital and green transitions. Within this framework, UNDP South Africa’s Inclusive Economic Transformation work contributes to the Inclusive Economy and Governance portfolio, which promotes shared prosperity, economic transformation, productive and inclusive markets, strengthened institutional capability, digital innovation and employment creation. The portfolio places particular emphasis on supporting micro, small and medium enterprises, township and rural enterprise ecosystems, green and digital industrialization, youth and women’s economic participation, skills development and improved access to opportunities for marginalized groups, in line with the principles of human rights, gender equality and leaving no one behind.
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, Inclusive Economy and Governance, the Intern will support the planning, implementation, administration, monitoring and knowledge management of Inclusive Economy and Governance initiatives that contribute to the CPD 2026–2030 results. This includes support to research and analysis on socio-economic trends, policy and programme development, partner engagement, resource mobilization, SDG monitoring, communications and visibility, and evidence generation to inform adaptive programming and strengthen UNDP South Africa’s contribution to inclusive, sustainable and resilient development.
Duties and Responsibilities
The office seeks a full-time, office-based intern who can contribute to the work of the Inclusive Economy and Governance portfolio in line with the South Africa Country Programme Document 2026–2030. As the portfolio isdiverse, the Intern must be comfortable taking on a variety of assignments and new challenges. Under the directsupervision of the Programme Manager, Inclusive Economy and Governance, the Intern will undertake the following tasks:
- Assist in the planning, implementation, administration, monitoring and evaluation of Inclusive Economy and Governance programmes and projects contributing to CPD 2026–2030 results.
- Collect and analyse socio-economic data relevant to inclusive economic transformation, job creation and sustainable livelihoods in South Africa.
- Support the formulation of strategies and the monitoring of progress towards the SDGs, UNSDCF and CPD priorities.
- Research potential partners and funding opportunities.
- Develop concept notes aligned with Inclusive Economy and Governance portfolio priorities.
- Support stakeholder engagement and coordination.
- Support the planning and organization of events.
- Support the development of communication and knowledge management products that capture learning and results
- Attend conferences and meetings with stakeholders and prepare meeting minutes
- Assist in drafting and preparing official documents.
- Any other related tasks as may be required
The key results of the post are to expose and strengthen the intern’s awareness and capacity in the following:
- UNDP’s mandate and contributions to the national development agenda
- Programme and project management skills
- Research and analytical skills
- Official writing skills
- SDG advocacy and monitoring
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
- Interest in and familiarity with development issues, including inclusive and sustainable growth, employment promotion, entrepreneurship development, micro, small and medium enterprise development, skills development and digital inclusion.
- Integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
- Promotion of the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP.
- Sensitivity and adaptability to diversity and multicultural environments.
Functional Competencies:
- Above-average understanding and knowledge of development issues in South Africa
- An excellent skill set in critical thinking and analytical capacity
- Excellent research skills
- Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and spoken English skills
- Excellent computer literacy in standard software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
A minimum of a first degree in economics, development studies, social sciences, or other relevant disciplines. An advanced degree is preferred
Experience:
- Work experience is an asset but not a requirement.
- The intern must be eager and proactive.
- Understanding of issues related to Inclusive Economic Transformation and the SDGs is advantageous.
- Exposure to international development, Inclusive Economic Transformation and South Africa’s development context is a significant advantage.
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Use of AI by candidates
Applicants are invited to read UNDP’s guidance for candidates on using AI responsibly in UNDP recruitment and selection
Scam alert
UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.
We need to output HTML without the outer divs. Also need to convert the Tiered Approach
to Tiered Approach
. Similarly for each bolded heading that is a section header. Which ones are considered section headers? The list given: Responsibilities, Qualifications, Requirements, Education, Experience, Skills, How to Apply, Key Duties, About the Role. But we have headings like "Tiered Approach", "Background", "Duties and Responsibilities", "Competencies", "Required Skills and Experience", "Equal opportunity", "Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority", "Right to select multiple candidates", "Use of AI by candidates", "Scam alert". Also subheadings "Corporate Competencies:", "Functional Competencies:", "Education:", "Experience:".
The instruction: "Use for section headers (e.g. Responsibilities, Qualifications, Requirements, Education, Experience, Skills, How to Apply, Key Duties, About the Role)". It doesn't say we cannot use for other headings; it's just examples. Likely we should treat any bolded heading as a section header and wrap in . That seems safe.
Thus we will replace each
...
with ...
. Also for those that have trailing spaces or after the strong tag, like "Functional Competencies:
" we need to keep the after the strong tag inside the . So we will wrap the whole
content (including the ) inside
. Similarly for "
Education:
" etc.
Also there is a Education:
line that is not bolded? Actually it's "Education:
" without strong. Wait in the snippet: after "Required Skills and Experience
" we have "Education:
" then a paragraph. So "Education:" is not bolded. According to rule, we should use for section headers like Education. So we should wrap that
Education:
in . Similarly "
Experience:
" should be . Also there is "
" empty paragraph with maybe we should keep as
(a paragraph). That's fine.
Also there is a The key results of the post are to expose and strengthen the intern’s awareness and capacity in the following:
which is a paragraph before a list; keep as .
Now we need to ensure we didn't accidentally add or remove any text. We'll just replace the opening
with
and closing with
for those specific lines.
We must also remove the outer and the trailing with . The trailing div contains " " only; we should keep that as text? It is inside a div; we should keep the but remove the div tags. So we will output the as plain text (maybe inside a ? Actually it's just " " with no surrounding tags. According to rule, we should preserve content word-for-word. So we should output " " as is. However, it's ambiguous whether we should wrap it in
. The original had
. If we strip the div, we are left with " " (maybe spaces). Should we keep the spaces? The original had a newline, then a div containing a space, , then a space? Actually the snippet:
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tag not originally there. However the original had no
around that . Adding a
would be adding markup not present originally, but the rule about preserving content word-for-word likely refers to textual content, not tags. We are allowed to change tags to
,
, , - . So we can wrap the in a
if we think it's a paragraph. But the original had it inside a div with no semantic meaning. It's probably just a
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Let's extract the content from the given snippet:
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Tiered Approach
In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:
- Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
- Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
- Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
- Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates
Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.
Background
The UNDP Country Office in South Africa supports the Government of South Africa in advancing national development priorities as articulated in the National Development Plan 2030, the Medium-Term Development Plan 2024–2029, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. UNDP’s work is guided by the South Africa Country Programme Document 2026–2030, which is organized around a coherent, portfolio-based approach to accelerate transformative development results.
The country programme responds to South Africa’s interlinked challenges of poverty, unemployment and inequality, alongside climate risks, governance constraints, fiscal pressures and the need for inclusive digital and green transitions. Within this framework, UNDP South Africa’s Inclusive Economic Transformation work contributes to the Inclusive Economy and Governance portfolio, which promotes shared prosperity, economic transformation, productive and inclusive markets, strengthened institutional capability, digital innovation and employment creation. The portfolio places particular emphasis on supporting micro, small and medium enterprises, township and rural enterprise ecosystems, green and digital industrialization, youth and women’s economic participation, skills development and improved access to opportunities for marginalized groups, in line with the principles of human rights, gender equality and leaving no one behind.
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, Inclusive Economy and Governance, the Intern will support the planning, implementation, administration, monitoring and knowledge management of Inclusive Economy and Governance initiatives that contribute to the CPD 2026–2030 results. This includes support to research and analysis on socio-economic trends, policy and programme development, partner engagement, resource mobilization, SDG monitoring, communications and visibility, and evidence generation to inform adaptive programming and strengthen UNDP South Africa’s contribution to inclusive, sustainable and resilient development.
Duties and Responsibilities
The office seeks a full-time, office-based intern who can contribute to the work of the Inclusive Economy and Governance portfolio in line with the South Africa Country Programme Document 2026–2030. As the portfolio isdiverse, the Intern must be comfortable taking on a variety of assignments and new challenges. Under the directsupervision of the Programme Manager, Inclusive Economy and Governance, the Intern will undertake the following tasks:
- Assist in the planning, implementation, administration, monitoring and evaluation of Inclusive Economy and Governance programmes and projects contributing to CPD 2026–2030 results.
- Collect and analyse socio-economic data relevant to inclusive economic transformation, job creation and sustainable livelihoods in South Africa.
- Support the formulation of strategies and the monitoring of progress towards the SDGs, UNSDCF and CPD priorities.
- Research potential partners and funding opportunities.
- Develop concept notes aligned with Inclusive Economy and Governance portfolio priorities.
- Support stakeholder engagement and coordination.
- Support the planning and organization of events.
- Support the development of communication and knowledge management products that capture learning and results
- Attend conferences and meetings with stakeholders and prepare meeting minutes
- Assist in drafting and preparing official documents.
- Any other related tasks as may be required
The key results of the post are to expose and strengthen the intern’s awareness and capacity in the following:
- UNDP’s mandate and contributions to the national development agenda
- Programme and project management skills
- Research and analytical skills
- Official writing skills
- SDG advocacy and monitoring
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
- Interest in and familiarity with development issues, including inclusive and sustainable growth, employment promotion, entrepreneurship development, micro, small and medium enterprise development, skills development and digital inclusion.
- Integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
- Promotion of the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP.
- Sensitivity and adaptability to diversity and multicultural environments.
Functional Competencies:
- Above-average understanding and knowledge of development issues in South Africa
- An excellent skill set in critical thinking and analytical capacity
- Excellent research skills
- Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and spoken English skills
- Excellent computer literacy in standard software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
A minimum of a first degree in economics, development studies, social sciences, or other relevant disciplines. An advanced degree is preferred
Experience:
- Work experience is an asset but not a requirement.
- The intern must be eager and proactive.
- Understanding of issues related to Inclusive Economic Transformation and the SDGs is advantageous.
- Exposure to international development, Inclusive Economic Transformation and South Africa’s development context is a significant advantage.
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Use of AI by candidates
Applicants are invited to read UNDP’s guidance for candidates on using AI responsibly in UNDP recruitment and selection
Scam alert
UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.
We need to output HTML without the outer divs. Also need to convert the Tiered Approach
to Tiered Approach
. Similarly for each bolded heading that is a section header. Which ones are considered section headers? The list given: Responsibilities, Qualifications, Requirements, Education, Experience, Skills, How to Apply, Key Duties, About the Role. But we have headings like "Tiered Approach", "Background", "Duties and Responsibilities", "Competencies", "Required Skills and Experience", "Equal opportunity", "Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority", "Right to select multiple candidates", "Use of AI by candidates", "Scam alert". Also subheadings "Corporate Competencies:", "Functional Competencies:", "Education:", "Experience:".
The instruction: "Use for section headers (e.g. Responsibilities, Qualifications, Requirements, Education, Experience, Skills, How to Apply, Key Duties, About the Role)". It doesn't say we cannot use for other headings; it's just examples. Likely we should treat any bolded heading as a section header and wrap in . That seems safe.
Thus we will replace each
...
with ...
. Also for those that have trailing spaces or after the strong tag, like "Functional Competencies:
" we need to keep the after the strong tag inside the . So we will wrap the whole
content (including the ) inside
. Similarly for "
Education:
" etc.
Also there is a Education:
line that is not bolded? Actually it's "Education:
" without strong. Wait in the snippet: after "Required Skills and Experience
" we have "Education:
" then a paragraph. So "Education:" is not bolded. According to rule, we should use for section headers like Education. So we should wrap that
Education:
in . Similarly "
Experience:
" should be . Also there is "
" empty paragraph with maybe we should keep as
(a paragraph). That's fine.
Also there is a The key results of the post are to expose and strengthen the intern’s awareness and capacity in the following:
which is a paragraph before a list; keep as .
Now we need to ensure we didn't accidentally add or remove any text. We'll just replace the opening
with
and closing with
for those specific lines.
We must also remove the outer and the trailing with . The trailing div contains " " only; we should keep that as text? It is inside a div; we should keep the but remove the div tags. So we will output the as plain text (maybe inside a ? Actually it's just " " with no surrounding tags. According to rule, we should preserve content word-for-word. So we should output " " as is. However, it's ambiguous whether we should wrap it in
. The original had
. If we strip the div, we are left with " " (maybe spaces). Should we keep the spaces? The original had a newline, then a div containing a space, , then a space? Actually the snippet:
That's a div with a newline, a space, , newline. If we remove the div tags, we keep the inner content: newline, space, , newline. That seems weird to output raw whitespace. Probably we can just ignore that div entirely because it's just whitespace. But the rule says preserve ALL original content word-for-word. However, the div is not content; it's a tag we are removing because we cannot use divs. The instruction says "No CSS classes, no inline styles, no s". So we must not output tags. But we must preserve the content inside them. The content is " " plus whitespace. We could output " " maybe wrapped in ? But that would be adding a
tag not originally there. However the original had no
around that . Adding a
would be adding markup not present originally, but the rule about preserving content word-for-word likely refers to textual content, not tags. We are allowed to change tags to
,
, , - . So we can wrap the in a
if we think it's a paragraph. But the original had it inside a div with no semantic meaning. It's probably just a
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- already present; we can keep them as is. However we must not use . The original haswrappers; we must remove thosetags, but keep their content. Also there is a straywith at end; we should keep the content but remove the div tags. We also need to convert
tags: they are already
. We can keep them. However we need to ensure we don't have any
left. Also need to ensure we don't have any
tags (none present). Also need to ensure we don't add any extra tags besides,
,
- ,
- . Also we need to keep any tags inside? The instruction says use
for section headers,
for introductory paragraphs and general text,
- for list items. It doesn't forbid other tags like inside paragraphs. It says preserve all original content word-for-word. So we should keep tags as they are inside the content. However if we wrap the whole ... inside
, we still keep the tags inside. That's okay. But we must not add any CSS classes, inline styles, no
, no
. Also we must not add any extra text. Thus final output: a series of,
,
- ,
- tags with the original inner HTML (including , , etc.) preserved.
We need to strip the outer and innerwith . Let's extract the content from the given snippet: Firstcontains:
Tiered Approach
In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:
- Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
- Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
- Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
- Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates
Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.
Background
The UNDP Country Office in South Africa supports the Government of South Africa in advancing national development priorities as articulated in the National Development Plan 2030, the Medium-Term Development Plan 2024–2029, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. UNDP’s work is guided by the South Africa Country Programme Document 2026–2030, which is organized around a coherent, portfolio-based approach to accelerate transformative development results.
The country programme responds to South Africa’s interlinked challenges of poverty, unemployment and inequality, alongside climate risks, governance constraints, fiscal pressures and the need for inclusive digital and green transitions. Within this framework, UNDP South Africa’s Inclusive Economic Transformation work contributes to the Inclusive Economy and Governance portfolio, which promotes shared prosperity, economic transformation, productive and inclusive markets, strengthened institutional capability, digital innovation and employment creation. The portfolio places particular emphasis on supporting micro, small and medium enterprises, township and rural enterprise ecosystems, green and digital industrialization, youth and women’s economic participation, skills development and improved access to opportunities for marginalized groups, in line with the principles of human rights, gender equality and leaving no one behind.
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, Inclusive Economy and Governance, the Intern will support the planning, implementation, administration, monitoring and knowledge management of Inclusive Economy and Governance initiatives that contribute to the CPD 2026–2030 results. This includes support to research and analysis on socio-economic trends, policy and programme development, partner engagement, resource mobilization, SDG monitoring, communications and visibility, and evidence generation to inform adaptive programming and strengthen UNDP South Africa’s contribution to inclusive, sustainable and resilient development.
Duties and Responsibilities
The office seeks a full-time, office-based intern who can contribute to the work of the Inclusive Economy and Governance portfolio in line with the South Africa Country Programme Document 2026–2030. As the portfolio isdiverse, the Intern must be comfortable taking on a variety of assignments and new challenges. Under the directsupervision of the Programme Manager, Inclusive Economy and Governance, the Intern will undertake the following tasks:
- Assist in the planning, implementation, administration, monitoring and evaluation of Inclusive Economy and Governance programmes and projects contributing to CPD 2026–2030 results.
- Collect and analyse socio-economic data relevant to inclusive economic transformation, job creation and sustainable livelihoods in South Africa.
- Support the formulation of strategies and the monitoring of progress towards the SDGs, UNSDCF and CPD priorities.
- Research potential partners and funding opportunities.
- Develop concept notes aligned with Inclusive Economy and Governance portfolio priorities.
- Support stakeholder engagement and coordination.
- Support the planning and organization of events.
- Support the development of communication and knowledge management products that capture learning and results
- Attend conferences and meetings with stakeholders and prepare meeting minutes
- Assist in drafting and preparing official documents.
- Any other related tasks as may be required
The key results of the post are to expose and strengthen the intern’s awareness and capacity in the following:
- UNDP’s mandate and contributions to the national development agenda
- Programme and project management skills
- Research and analytical skills
- Official writing skills
- SDG advocacy and monitoring
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
- Interest in and familiarity with development issues, including inclusive and sustainable growth, employment promotion, entrepreneurship development, micro, small and medium enterprise development, skills development and digital inclusion.
- Integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
- Promotion of the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP.
- Sensitivity and adaptability to diversity and multicultural environments.
Functional Competencies:
- Above-average understanding and knowledge of development issues in South Africa
- An excellent skill set in critical thinking and analytical capacity
- Excellent research skills
- Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and spoken English skills
- Excellent computer literacy in standard software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
A minimum of a first degree in economics, development studies, social sciences, or other relevant disciplines. An advanced degree is preferred
Experience:
- Work experience is an asset but not a requirement.
- The intern must be eager and proactive.
- Understanding of issues related to Inclusive Economic Transformation and the SDGs is advantageous.
- Exposure to international development, Inclusive Economic Transformation and South Africa’s development context is a significant advantage.
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Use of AI by candidates
Applicants are invited to read UNDP’s guidance for candidates on using AI responsibly in UNDP recruitment and selection
Scam alert
UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.
We need to output HTML without the outer divs. Also need to convert theTiered Approach
toTiered Approach
. Similarly for each bolded heading that is a section header. Which ones are considered section headers? The list given: Responsibilities, Qualifications, Requirements, Education, Experience, Skills, How to Apply, Key Duties, About the Role. But we have headings like "Tiered Approach", "Background", "Duties and Responsibilities", "Competencies", "Required Skills and Experience", "Equal opportunity", "Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority", "Right to select multiple candidates", "Use of AI by candidates", "Scam alert". Also subheadings "Corporate Competencies:", "Functional Competencies:", "Education:", "Experience:". The instruction: "Usefor section headers (e.g. Responsibilities, Qualifications, Requirements, Education, Experience, Skills, How to Apply, Key Duties, About the Role)". It doesn't say we cannot use
for other headings; it's just examples. Likely we should treat any bolded heading as a section header and wrap in
. That seems safe. Thus we will replace each
...
with...
. Also for those that have trailing spaces or after the strong tag, like "Functional Competencies:
" we need to keep the after the strong tag inside the. So we will wrap the whole
content (including the ) inside
. Similarly for "
Education:
" etc. Also there is aEducation:
line that is not bolded? Actually it's "Education:
" without strong. Wait in the snippet: after "Required Skills and Experience
" we have "Education:
" then a paragraph. So "Education:" is not bolded. According to rule, we should usefor section headers like Education. So we should wrap that
Education:
in. Similarly "
Experience:
" should be. Also there is "
" empty paragraph with maybe we should keep as
(a paragraph). That's fine. Also there is aThe key results of the post are to expose and strengthen the intern’s awareness and capacity in the following:
which is a paragraph before a list; keep as. Now we need to ensure we didn't accidentally add or remove any text. We'll just replace the opening
with
and closing with
for those specific lines. We must also remove the outerand the trailingwith . The trailing div contains " " only; we should keep that as text? It is inside a div; we should keep the but remove the div tags. So we will output the as plain text (maybe inside a? Actually it's just " " with no surrounding tags. According to rule, we should preserve content word-for-word. So we should output " " as is. However, it's ambiguous whether we should wrap it in
. The original had
. If we strip the div, we are left with " " (maybe spaces). Should we keep the spaces? The original had a newline, then a div containing a space, , then a space? Actually the snippet:That's a div with a newline, a space, , newline. If we remove the div tags, we keep the inner content: newline, space, , newline. That seems weird to output raw whitespace. Probably we can just ignore that div entirely because it's just whitespace. But the rule says preserve ALL original content word-for-word. However, the div is not content; it's a tag we are removing because we cannot use divs. The instruction says "No CSS classes, no inline styles, nos". So we must not outputtags. But we must preserve the content inside them. The content is " " plus whitespace. We could output " " maybe wrapped in? But that would be adding a
tag not originally there. However the original had no
around that . Adding a
would be adding markup not present originally, but the rule about preserving content word-for-word likely refers to textual content, not tags. We are allowed to change tags to
,
,
- ,
- . So we can wrap the in a
if we think it's a paragraph. But the original had it inside a div with no semantic meaning. It's probably just a
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