Private Sector Fundraising Intern

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Overview

Assist in developing fundraising strategies and manage donor relations.

You have:

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
• Good knowledge of standard MS software applications is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
• Fluency in English and French languages (both oral and written) is required.
• Knowledge of any of the official languages of the United Nations is desirable.

Contract

This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.

Work Location

GENEVA, In-person

Expected duration

1 July-31 Dec 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance and supervision of the Lead, Private Sector Fundraising, the Private Fundraising Intern will: Corporate and Foundation Fundraising Marketing Strategy: •Assist to develop fundraising-specific content for key campaigns targeting private sector, philanthropic foundations and individuals and develop tailored fundraising plans. • Inputs to and update of outreach/publicity material geared towards business partners and donors; Fundraising Activities: • Support the development of key private sector donor leads and support the broader implementation of OCHA’s Partnership and Resource Mobilization Strategy, as set out in the PSU work plan. • Assist in managing key donor accounts, ensuring regular communication, reporting, and visibility as appropriate, in coordination with relevant teams in OCHA such as the Digital Visibility Unit. • Assist in the development of tailored project proposals for private foundations and companies • Assist in the organization of high-profile events to expand fundraising and engagement opportunities. • Assist in institutional procedures pertaining to private partnerships, including ensuring adherence to due diligence procedures; • Assist in preparing briefings and background documents ahead of meetings with corporations, foundations and high-net worth individuals; Other duties: Perform other tasks that might be required. For this Job Opening, the modality of internship is in-person and duty station will be in Geneva.

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent. • Good knowledge of standard MS software applications is required. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills is required • Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views 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. Your training, education, advance work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

Fluency in English and French languages (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of any of the official languages of the United Nations is desirable.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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