Internship, Marketing and Communications – Financial Innovation Lab, 6 months at 50%

The assignment will focus on the development of an internal and external information sharing platform and network and will support the idealization, creation and marketing of events, new mechanisms concepts and materials. The internship will last for a period of 6 months and the candidate is expected to work at 50%.

About UNICEF

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

For every child, Hope

The UNICEF Internship Programme offers qualified and eligible students at both Headquarters (HQ) and Country Offices (CO) the unique opportunity to acquire direct practical experience in UNICEF's work and the United Nations system under the direct supervision of experienced UNICEF staff.

Background and Purpose of the Internship

The Financial Innovation Lab works with a network of global financial experts and problem solvers to find new ways to think about financing for development to benefit children. The intern will initiate activities designed to deliver on a work-stream around the creation the Financial Innovation Lab. The intern will report to the Financial Innovation Lab Manager within the Global Philanthropy team at the Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) division.

Key Expected Results:

In close collaboration with the various teams within PFP, the tasks to be undertaken include but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

Coordinate the development of a communications and information sharing online intranet space and platform

• Create the virtual space and community for the Financial Innovation Lab
• Serve as a focal point on the creation of a Financial Innovation platform to share the principles of Financial Innovation at UNICEF, help connect different stakeholders, share knowledge and experiences keeping the platform up to date.
• Working with the Financial Innovation Lab Manager, coordinate communication updates and webinars with key stakeholders. Create and maintain communications channels and group discussions
• Prepare materials to provide guidance and advice to HQ divisions, National Committees and Country offices as needed.
• Develop tailored outreach, communications and marketing products for partners and National Committees. 

Support the development of fundraising innovation materials and events 

• Develop communication information materials such as presentations, cases for support, case studies, among others describing UNICEF’S financial innovation work and stay up to date with new developments in the areas of innovative and results-based fundraising.  
• Support the organization of Financial Innovation events including breakfast series, workshops and consultations.

Support the creation and project management of new fundraising innovation opportunities

• Carry out potential partnerships intelligence (data gathering and analysis), conduct risk assessment, and cost-benefit analysis on potential partnership models.
• Working with the Financial Innovation Lab Manager, identify and develop specific opportunities with a view to seeking innovative solutions to improve the amount, efficiency, and predictability of funding for UNICEF programmes.
• Stay up to date with emerging solutions and new opportunities that might support the delivery of private sector financial results for children.
• Based on thorough investigation and exploratory consultations with National Committees, Country Offices and emerging and potential new partners, help draft and edit fundraising packages and new mechanisms, including partnerships concept notes for consideration. 

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in an advanced university degree (Master's) in business, marketing, communications, finance, social sciences, or other related field(s) is required.
• Experience in marketing and communications knowledge of the financial sector is an asset.
• Prior experience working with diverse stakeholder groups or multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• Self-driven, motivated, passionate about achieving results.
• Awareness of international development landscape and innovative finance trends is considered an asset
• Fluency in English (written & verbal) is required. Knowledge of an additional UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is desirable.