PSP Operations and Investments Intern

Assist the PSP team with financial planning, reporting, and data analysis

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Overview

Assist the PSP team with financial planning, reporting, and data analysis

You have:

  • Possess a university-level degree in a relevant field
  • Be fluent in English, with advanced writing and editing skills
  • Have advanced experience using the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Microsoft Excel
  • Have strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Have design and document formatting skills and be detail-oriented
  • Be tech-savvy with an interest in budgeting, reports and fundraising
  • Show a genuine desire to learn and adapt
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills and be a keen team player
  • Experience with web analytics tools and SharePoint is desirable
  • Knowledge of a second UN language (Arabic/Chinese/French/Russian/Spanish) is desirable
  • Good knowledge and understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods and techniques
  • Be a recent graduate or current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

H (no hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)

FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type

InternshipTarget Start Date

2024-12-02Deadline for Applications

October 24, 2024Terms of Reference

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is offering a full-time internship with the Operations and Investments Management Section of the Private Sector Partnership Service under the Division of External Relations at UNHCR Copenhagen. This exciting internship is a unique opportunity to gain experience with UNHCR’s PSP fundraising development activities in support of the refugee cause, as well as valuable experience working within the UN system. UNHCR is a global organisation dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights, and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are forced to flee their homes to escape conflict and persecution. We are in over 138 countries, using our expertise to protect and care for millions of refugees, returnees, internally displaced and stateless people.

Title: PSP Operations and Investments Intern Duty Station: Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 6 months (with a possibility of 2 months extension) Contract Type: Internship Start date: December 2024

Organizational context The Operations and Investments team sits within the Operations and Investments Management Section in the Private Sector Partnerships Service (PSP) in the Division of External Relations (DER). The Operations and Investments team coordinates the annual planning process and overall financial planning, monitoring, and reporting on performance in the fundraising network. The team is responsible for managing the National Growth Fund, which is the main source of investment in PSP fundraising programs. The Operations and Investments team also supports the PSP network of UNHCR offices and National Partners in monitoring implementation and fundraising performance.

Duties and responsibilities We are seeking a dynamic and proactive team player, with a strong interest in data analysis, resource management, reporting, and refugee issues, to complete a six-eight months internship with the Operations and Investments team. The intern’s duties and responsibilities will include: •Assist in financial planning, monitoring, and reporting tasks by using various data sources and tools to provide data insights in the form of numeric and narrative analytic reports, presentations, and other documents related to PSP’s investment fund. •Assist in resource management activities by utilizing different data sources and tools to monitor implementation rate and support budget reallocation. •Assist in the development and revision of internal and external guidance documents by capturing key procedures and drafting instructive guidelines. •Assist in the planning and execution of in-person and digital meetings and events led by the Operations and Investments team. •Provide any other required support, including procurement and administrative support, to the team and the wider Section. Minimum qualifications and professional experience required Minimum qualifications required The ideal candidate will: •Possess a university-level degree in a relevant field, for example Social Sciences, Business and Economics, International Relations, Communications, etc.; •Be fluent in English, with advanced writing and editing skills; •Have advanced experience using the Microsoft Office suite, with particular attention to advanced experience using Microsoft Excel; •Have strong analytical and organizational skills; •Have design and document formatting skills and be detail-oriented; •Be tech-savvy and have a keen interest in budgeting, reports and fundraising; •Show a genuine desire to learn and adapt; •Possess strong inter-personal skills and be a keen team-player.

Desirable skills and experience •Experience with web analytics tools and SharePoint; •Knowledge of a second UN language (Arabic/Chinese/French/Russian/Spanish); •Good knowledge and understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods and techniques.

Eligibility In order to be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria: •Be a recent graduate (completed studies within two years of applying) or current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility accredited by UNESCO; •Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of UNHCR; •An individual whose father, mother, son, daughter, brother or sister is a staff member of UNHCR, including a Temporary Appointment holder or a member of the Affiliate Workforce, is not eligible for an internship.

Location and Conditions The successful candidate will be based with the team in the UN City in Copenhagen, Denmark. The internship is for six months, with the possibility of extension to eight months, and the start date is December 2024. It is a full-time role with working hours starting from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday to Friday (40 hours per week). For non-EU candidates, D-visa needs to be obtained before traveling to Denmark which takes 4 to 6 weeks. The office will provide assistance on visa-related issues. Please note that the terms of internship, as defined by UNHCR practice, include the payment of a Food and Local Transportation Allowance (FLTA). In case the intern is sponsored by another source during the internship this will be deducted from the FLTA. The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

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The written test might be included in selection process.This position doesn't require a functional clearance Home-Based

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with data analysis and its relevance to this internship? The interviewer wants to assess your analytical skills and ability to apply them in the context of fundraising and resource management. Provide examples of past experiences where you successfully analyzed data and contributed to a decision-making process.
How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects? This question evaluates your organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you share an experience where you had to work as part of a team? What was your role? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a time you had to adapt to a significant change in work or study. What did you learn? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What interests you about fundraising and working in a humanitarian context? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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