Strategy & Partnerships Internship And/or Young

**Your mission**:
Taking an inclusive approach by connecting resources and acting as a force multiplier is foundational to the Institute’s mandate. Partnerships and collaborations with diverse stakeholders, including donors, are essential to achieving our mission to be more directly impactful in improving human security, dignity, and equity and to being more contextually effective.

Cybersecurity and cyberpeace are two major topics that are becoming increasingly prominent in the international ecosystem notably in the nonprofit sector. This opportunity will give you the chance to build your skills and gain experience on these compelling challenges addressed by the international community.

We are looking for creative, proactive, and hands-on avid learners. We are an innovative team where ideas are always welcome.

**Your profile**:
**Your Responsibilities**
- You will be reporting directly to the Chief Strategy and Partnerships Officer, working closely with the Strategy Development and Partnerships Team to curate the Institute’s strategy development and growth, stakeholder management and support in scouting new funding and partnership opportunities.
- According to the profile outlined below, provide input and support in:

- Assessing, qualifying and outreaching to donor prospects and potential partners
- Keeping internal CRM and relevant databases updated
- Writing/adapting concept notes/proposals for stakeholder engagement and potential donors’ outreach
- Stewardship of existing donors
- Writing events’ session submissions
- Maintaining regular updates of key strategic documents (e.g. work plan, monthly/quarterly reports)
- New stakeholders assessment and preparation of related initial outreach
- Background research and analysis to generate insights into key strategic topics
- Organizing meetings/events
- Clerical and administrative duties as needed

**Your Experience, Skills and Attributes**

Depending on the type of program you wish to join, the requirements are as follows:
**INTERNS**

**YOUNG PROFESSIONALS**

We are looking for undergraduate and/or graduate students required to carry out an internship in relation to their course of study.

Your University or institution should be able to issue a **tripartite internship agreement** (to be signed by the Institute, the student and the University/school).

For us to put in place a Service Agreement between you and us, we will need a written official confirmation that proves your **self-employment registration** with your local authorities.

**Requirements**:

- Studies in business administration/economics, marketing, international law, international relations, international development, international human rights, international security studies, cybersecurity, or related field
- Fluency in English and French, spoken and written
- Knowledge in partnership building and curation, including administrative and legal aspects
- Knowledge of full Microsoft 365 Package
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive, flexible, detailed and organized
- Commitment to work in NGOs - nonprofit sector
- The following requirements are an asset:

- Knowledge of fundraising techniques
- Visual/design capabilities (i.e. graphs, PPTs)
- External communication experience, with a focus on social media engagement
- Marketing
- Data collection, analysis and reporting
- Knowledge of cyber lingo and key cybersecurity concepts

**Additional Information**
- Duration: 6-12 months
- Working rate: full-time
- Starting date: anytime
- Location: Preferably in Geneva and/or remote (depending on the legislation in your country of residence)

**Equal Opportunity**

**When applying**
- Please provide the following:

- A CV (2 pages max), in a pdf format
- A cover letter (one page max) describing your motivation, in a pdf format

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**_ thank you for your interest in the CyberPeace Institute._**

**Why us?**:
The CyberPeace Institute is a Geneva based organization protecting the most vulnerable in cyberspace. Independent and neutral, the Institute investigates and analyzes the human impact of systemic cyber threats, delivers free cybersecurity assistance, tracks the enforcement of international laws and norms and forecasts threats to cyberpeace.

**About us**:
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