Internship in Public Partnerships, Public Partnerships Division , Washington, D.C.

The Public Partnerships intern will work closely with the Public Partnerships Manager based in Washington D.C., supporting UNICEF in managing partnerships and resource mobilization with the various institutions of the Governments of the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Contract Type: Internship
Duration: January 15 – May 18, 2017
Duty Station: UNICEF Washington D.C. office (Farragut Square)
Supervisor: Sean Snyder, Public Partnerships Manager, PPD

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:

The partnership with the US government is one of UNICEF’s most important and multi-faceted external partnerships. The Public Partnerships Division is responsible for developing and strengthening public partnerships to support UNICEF’s work to protect the rights of every child.

The Public Partnerships intern will work closely with the Public Partnerships Manager based in Washington D.C., supporting UNICEF in managing partnerships and resource mobilization with the various institutions of the Governments of the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
  
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Assist the Public Partnerships Manager in maximizing quality resources through the development of resource mobilization strategies for assigned partners.
• Assist in the preparation of briefing notes, reports, and other documentation required by the Executive Director and UNICEF senior management for meetings with partners.
• Perform ad hoc research on donor engagement strategies and assist in maintaining up-to-date resource partner profiles
• Attend and report on events or briefings associated with UNICEF’s strategic mission
• Support other functions of the Public Partnerships team as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education: Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program with a preferred major in international development or related field.

Language: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of other UN working languages is desirable.

Competencies: 

• Strong analytical skills to synthesize and communicate concepts clearly.
• Ability to conduct research and draft reports.
• Capacity to work independently on multiple assignments simultaneously and adapt to changing demands and circumstances.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must uphold and demonstrate the UNICEF core values of Commitment, Diversity, and Integrity

Salary/Payment:
UNICEF will provide a small monthly stipend during the duration of this Internship. There is no expectancy of employment at the end of the internship. UNICEF is not responsible for obtaining any necessary visas.

Insurance:
UNICEF will not be responsible for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during the volunteer’s service, whether on or off UNICEF premises. Therefore, the selected candidate must provide proof of enrolment in a health/accident plan prior to starting his/her work.

Living Conditions and Working Environment:
The intern will be based in Washington D.C. and is not expected to travel during the assignment.