Responsibilities

• The intern will: Assist in the development of fund-raising strategies and products including contribution agreements
• Assist in the identification and mapping of key private sector stakeholders
• Support the management of private partnerships
• Assist in the increase of donations using online and offline channels including direct mail, internet-based fund-raising and lead generation
• Supporting fund-raising and communication activities including the development of concept notes, presentations and donor reports
• Assist in the organization of high profile events for donors
• Assist in raising awareness of identified private sector partners on the Cities Investment Facility Feasibility Fund

Requirements

Qualifications/special skills

• Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:
• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher),
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent),
• Have graduated with Bachelor’s degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent.
• Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Preferred areas of study:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, International Relations, Economics, Marketing, Social Sciences or any other related fields.
• Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.
• However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
• Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. Programme.