Overview
The Nexus & Solutions unit is seeking an intern to work in-person with the team in Yaoundé to provide support to programme activities and enhance operational capacities.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in providing support to programme activities, including strategic input, document streamlining, coordination support, logistical and administrative support, and programme management related backup.
- Participate in internal and external meetings with relevant stakeholders, supporting with the preparation, note taking, archive filing.
- Support the documentation and reporting of programmatic activities, including basic data collection, stakeholder mapping, contact database management and other programmatic support tasks.
- Assist in organizing events, workshops and coordination meetings related to electoral assistance, durable solutions, and peace initiatives.
- Support the unit in identifying funding opportunities and contribute to the preparation of project proposals and concept notes.
- Assist in the management of consultancies and IP partners with product evaluation and review input, as well as adequate administrative and financial follow up.
- Support the facilitation of relationships with key ministries and other government partners.
- Contribute to the documentation of best practices, lessons learned and project results.
- Provide general administrative and clerical support to the Nexus & Solutions Team.
- Any other duties that may be assigned.
Required Experience
- Experience working in an international multicultural environment within the United Nations system.
- Experience in institutional relations (any level) and contact with government authorities and relevant stakeholders.
- Exposure to document drafting and public facing writing.
- Any prior experience with development aid organizations such as NGOs, international organizations, or the United Nations would be advantageous.
Qualifications
- Minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent, or Graduated in the last 12 months;
- In International Relations, Political Science, Development Studies, Project Management, Social Sciences or related fields.
