Partnerships Intern
Quick answer
The Partnerships Intern position at UNOPS offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in event coordination, partnerships, and communications within a dynamic United Nations environment. The intern will assist in planning and coordinating global events, enhancing knowledge management, and supporting stakeholder engagement. This role involves contributing to the visibility and effective engagement of UNOPS Geneva and its global programmes.
- Role
- Partnerships Intern
- Organization
- UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
- Location
- Geneva
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Partnerships Intern position at UNOPS offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in event coordination, partnerships, and communications within a dynamic United Nations environment. The intern will assist in planning and coordinating global events, enhancing knowledge management, and supporting stakeholder engagement.
What you'll do
- Support events-related planning by identifying and researching specific events, maintaining an updated calendar and event tracker, and coordinating planning activities for delegations and side event applications.
- Help develop and maintain tools related to global events and provide coordination and logistics support in the run-up and post-event phases.
- Draft and coordinate submissions for internal communications related to international days.
- Support information sharing related to global events by identifying and disseminating event timelines and application processes.
- Facilitate regular communications and calls concerning global events and develop key documents to facilitate participation.
- Respond to global programmes' requests and needs related to global events and follow up on key processes such as delegation registration and side event applications.
- Provide logistics support for events and visits as needed.
What it takes
- Currently enrolled or recently completed a degree in developmental studies, political science, international relations or related field
- Excellent report writing skills
- Proficient in computer software (Google Suite/Workspace Office)
- Fluent in English
- Intermediate proficiency in French, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, or Russian is desirable
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
The key qualifications required include currently enrolled or recently completed a degree in developmental studies, political science, international relations or related field, excellent report writing skills, and proficiency in computer software (Google Suite/Workspace Office).
How do I apply?
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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