Overview
The Partnerships Development Intern will provide essential assistance across a variety of initiatives within the Partnerships Development Office, acquiring substantive expertise to bolster long-term professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research and mapping of donor priorities, geographical focus, and alignment with national country strategies.
- Prepare comprehensive business/market analysis reports for key donors and countries.
- Track and screen relevant events, publications, and announcements to spot trends and potential UNOPS intervention opportunities.
- Assist in coordinating with potential donors, funding partners, agencies, and institutions.
- Participate in partner meetings, ensuring systematic and timely follow-up actions.
- Provide support in developing essential project documentation, including project descriptions, concept notes, proposals, budgets, legal agreements, risk registers, and gender action plans.
- Liaise with the Africa Regional Office and Headquarters as necessary.
- Maintain and update organizational systems, such as internal Partnerships Unit Google Drive, business acquisition tracking tools, and databases.
- Provide regular reports on the business acquisition pipeline to the Partnerships Team.
Required Experience
While no prior work experience is required, some experience in government, diplomatic, non-governmental or international civil service in the field of partnerships, development, would be an asset. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite Applications is desirable.
Qualifications
Completion of secondary school or equivalent is required. A Minimum First level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) preferably in economics, management, international affairs, political science, development studies or other relevant disciplines, or be enrolled in a postgraduate program or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to the start date of the intern assignment.
