Communications and Partnerships Intern

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The Senior Advisor for Small Island Developing States in the Executive Office of UNOPS assists the Alliance of Small Island Developing States (AOSIS) with the development of the next 10-year agenda to be adopted at the 4th International Conference for SIDS (SIDS#4) in Antigua and Barbuda in 2024.

The agenda must be extensively consulted with all Member States of the United Nations including the development partners who have traditionally supported SIDS in addressing their inherent vulnerabilities and building resilience.

To ensure the draft agenda reflects all positions of SIDS and the international development cooperation community, a thorough analysis of past, current and projected engagements of the latter is required to be conducted within the next few months preceding the SIDS#4. While SIDS share multiple features and challenges, their state of development varies within and across the three regions: the Caribbean, the Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea (AIS) and the Pacific.

The Communications and Partnerships Intern will work with and report to the Senior Advisor for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) based in New York. S/he will support the Senior Advisor by conducting research on donors and market trends to inform the development of the next 10-year Agenda to be adopted in 2024 in Antigua and Barbuda in the 4th International Conference for SIDS.

The Intern will focus on the Caribbean, Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea and the Pacific SIDS.

The internship is a learning and working opportunity that targets fresh graduates. The intern will assist the Senior Advisor for SIDS to prepare a roadmap for donor engagement in the lead up to the 4th International Conference for SIDS and the follow-up implementation. The intern will be exposed to practical learning and working experiences that foster development of his / her path. The Intern will work full time, home based and in the New York UNOPS office and follow the same working hours as UNOPS employees.

Functional Responsibilities

The intern will have an opportunity to have on the job training and will be working on the below listed tasks:

Business intelligence:

• Conduct analysis and mapping of challenges hindering development progress as reflected in the Voluntary National Reviews and relevant to UNOPS’ mandate
• Map donor current and prospective priorities, areas of focus and geographical presence in support of SIDS.
• Research events, publications, and announcements, to track and screen opportunities for possible UNOPS interventions and identify trends that will drive partnership opportunities.

Communications:

• Support UNOPS SIDS Senior Advisor in the preparation of external communication materials, including factsheets, articles, infographics, videos and other materials, customized for target key audiences such as governments, UN agencies, foundations, NGOs, civil society, private sector and development partners for effective outreach in the regional and interregional preparatory process for SIDS#4.
• Assist with social media content management.
• Develop contents, presentations, correspondence, briefings, talking points and all other external communication material linked to UNOPS’ engagement with SIDS in the preparatory process of SIDS#4.

Partnerships and project development:

• Support the UNOPS’s efforts in liaising with potential donors, funding partners, agencies, and institutions involved in the preparatory process for SIDS#4.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree is required, preferably in Business Administration, Statistics and Data Analysis, Organizational Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, or related fields.
• Applicants should have graduated from the above-stated fields within three (3) years prior to the date of the application for the internship.

***Please upload your academic diplomas or academic transcripts to your application.***

Work experience:

• Applicants are not required to have professional work experience.
• Skills in researching, writing and editing content that is clear, concise and effectively conveying key messages to target audiences is an asset.
• Detail focused and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment is an advantage.

Language requirements:

• Fluency in English (reading, written, spoken) is required.
• Fluency in Spanish (reading, written, spoken) would be an advantage.

Skills:

• Marketing, organizational communications and IT.
• Knowledge of software packages for publication such as Adobe Creative Suite – especially InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro or other relevant products commonly used is an added advantage.

Contract type, level and duration

• Contract type: Internship
• Contract level: Intern
• Contract duration: 3 months

This internship is not designed to lead to a staff position with UNOPS. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of the internship.

Interns may be eligible for a monthly stipend from UNOPS provided that they do not receive funds from other institutions.

For more details about UNOPS internships please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Internships-and-volunteering.aspx

Additional Information

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

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