Intern - Partnership Support

ResponsibilitiesSummary of key functions:•Support research, design and implementation of CO strategies related to partnerships building.
•Support research, design and implementation of CO strategies related to resource mobilization and pipeline management.
•Facilitate and support knowledge building and knowledge sharing.Support Partnership building •Undertakes research and analysis on both traditional and emerging donors.
•Supports the development of the partnership and resource mobilization strategy.
•Identification of opportunities for UNDP in its relationship with other UN Agencies•Support analysis of the level of CO engagement with each donor: type and level of contact and particular areas of interest•Contributes to strategies for engagement and development of partnership and communication products to enhance UNDP's visibility and influence with existing and prospective partners.Support CO resource mobilization and pipeline management•Supports monitoring and updates on resource mobilization and pipeline data on UNITY system.
•Support identification and assessment of CO opportunities for resource mobilization, including contributions on government and private sector.
•Support analysis of key development and sectoral policies currently being discussed and implemented in the country and key donors willing to support these policies.Facilitate and support knowledge building and knowledge sharing•Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to resource mobilization and partnership-building activities.
•Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
•Support the organization of training/briefing for the CO staff on resource mobilization issues.CompetenciesCoreAchieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadlineThink Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedbackAdapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confidentEngage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationshipsEnable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination Required Skills and ExperienceEducation:Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree.Be enrolled in a graduate school programme.
Have graduated with a university degree or diploma and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation.
Project Management certification will be an advantageIn addition: The university must be accredited.
The applicant must be specializing in International Relations/Development, Law or Economics.Experience:Understanding of, and interest in international trade development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2063.Experience in the development of quality research materials.Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
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