Partnerships Intern Internship NEW

Application period 14-Mar-2025 to 27-Mar-2025

Functional Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the Partnerships Specialist, the Partnerships Intern will have the opportunity to receive on-the-job training and will actively collaborate with the team on the following tasks:

• Business Development Support
• Assist in updating the Business Strategy to help enhance and grow UNOPS’ portfolio.
• Support in identifying new business development opportunities by researching client needs and UNOPS’ value proposition.
• Help gather background information on potential partners and opportunities, and assist in developing and updating partner profiles.
• Assist with analyzing industry trends and understanding their relevance to business development processes.
• Support the identification of potential partnerships.
• Help develop action plans and follow-up steps for business acquisition and partnership development based on the strategy.
• Assist in creating content (e.g., text and visuals) for promotional materials.
• Contribute to drafting sections of proposals, concept notes, and other documents related to engagement processes.
• Assist in preparing presentations and supporting materials for partner meetings.
• Help organize and support the coordination of promotional events and high-level meetings.
• Assist in monitoring and following up on business acquisition progress.
• Help with managing contacts and communication with potential partners.
• Provide documentation support, including taking meeting notes, archiving documents, and preparing weekly/monthly activity reports.
• Communication Support
• Assist in providing general operational support to the Communications and Advocacy teams on various projects and activities.
• Help liaise with external vendors (e.g., translators, copy editors, graphic designers, web developers) to ensure deliverables meet UNOPS standards.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and preparing briefing notes.
• Support event management activities, including preparing invitation letters, assisting with event organization and implementation, and helping with webinars and video/audio calls.
• Help maintain and update data systems, including managing key documents, audiovisual assets, and contact databases.
• Support communications and outreach efforts, including updating the UNOPS website and social media channels, and drafting monthly newsletters.
• Assist with other communication and administrative tasks as assigned by the team.
• Research Support
• Assist in producing reports, surveys, charts/graphs, forecasts, and other research deliverables.
• Help collect and analyze data on trends and potential market impacts to inform decision-making.

Training Components and Learning Elements

The incumbent will have access to project and portfolio documentation to learn about project management and development cooperation in the areas the portfolio covers. They will have the opportunity to join official meetings and learn about UNOPS, the UN, and multilateral cooperation. The incumbent will gain exposure to key stakeholders, multi-partner donors, international non-governmental organizations, and other representatives.

The incumbent will also have full access to the UNOPS intranet, Google Currents/Communities of Practice (COPs) in Project Management, Gender Mainstreaming, Innovation and Research, Sustainable Infrastructure, etc.

Participation in Missions or Training Courses

The incumbent will have access to the UNOPS Learning Zone and may apply for training in Programme Management, Gender Mainstreaming, Coaching, and mandatory training as per UNOPS policy.

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

Education

• To qualify, the candidate should be currently enrolled in a university degree program or have graduated within the last 3 years at the time of application. Preferably, the candidate is studying or has completed a degree in one of the following fields: Marketing Management, Public Relations, Political Science, or related areas.

Experience

• Applicants are not required to have professional work experience.
• Skills in researching, writing, and editing content that is clear, concise, and effectively conveys key messages to target audiences are an asset.

Language

• Fluency in written, spoken, and reading English is required.
• Knowledge of an additional UN official language is an asset.

How To Apply

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UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce is made up of people from varied nationalities, cultures and races. They speak a range of languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.

link: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=29891

We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. Click apply and join us!

Remarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.