Partnerships Intern
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The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.
Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.
Based in Geneva, Switzerland, the UNOPS Geneva office (UNOPS GVA) manages a diversified portfolio of global and country specific funds, programmes and projects.
UNOPS Geneva is hiring for the position of Partnerships Intern.
Under the direct supervision of the Partnerships Specialist, the Intern will:
1- Support the participation of the Geneva office in global events: Assist events planning, Coordinate information sharing to facilitate participation, support on events knowledge management and communication
2- Support on other partnerships and communications tasks.
Functional Responsibilities
Reporting to the Partnerships Specialist, who provides general guidance, the Intern is responsible for the following:
Global events participation
A- Support events-related planning:
- Identify and research specific events.
- Keep calendar and event tracker updated
- Support events related coordination in planning activities around main dates and events to anticipate for delegations registration and side event applications and proactively reach out when needed;
- Help develop and maintain tools related to global events
- Support Coordination and logistics support in the runup and postevent
- International days: draft and coordinate submission for internal comms
- Identify and share information on events (timelines, application processes, etc)
- Support regular communications and calls related to global events
- Develop key documents needed to facilitate participation
- Respond to global programmes requests and needs related to global events
- Follow up on key processes (such as registration of delegations, side event applications etc)
- Logistics: support on events logistics as needed for events and visits
- Develop internal tools, guidance and materials as needed
- Facilitate visibility of UNOPS Geneva and of specific global programmes on corporate social media accounts, website and intranet
- Undertakes research and provides reference materials for preparation of briefs, notes and statements
Broader partnership and communications support:
- Provide ad hoc partnership and communications support as needed.
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education- Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or have recently completed (within 3 years prior to the application date of the internship) a Bachelor/Master's/Ph.
D. Degree in developmental studies, political science, international relations or related field.
Experience- One-year of experience in the field of business development, communications, and/or partnerships will be considered an asset.
- Excellent English writing skill is an asset.
- Experience in the usage of computers and software packages (Google Suite/Workspace Office) and experience in handling webbased systems is desirable.
Language
- Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French is desirable.
Contract type:
Intern
Contract level:
Intern
Contract duration:
Six months
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Additional Information
- Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
- UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
- Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
- We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
Geneva, Switzerland is a family duty station.
Terms and Conditions
- For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
- All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
- It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
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