Intern - Partnerships

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945, currently comprising 193 member states. Its mission is to promote peace, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and cooperation among nations, addressing global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and climate change. The UN operates in various countries worldwide, with a focus on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 203

• The UN Development System has undergone significant reforms to enhance its effectiveness and efficiency in delivering development assistance, particularly through the UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO).

Job Overview:
The internship-position" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">internship position is located within the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office in Cabo Verde, which plays a crucial role in supporting the country’s development priorities and the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The intern will work under the supervision of the Partnership and Development Finance Officer, gaining valuable experience in the operations of the UN Country Team. This role involves engaging with various stakeholders, including government entities, the private sector, and civil society, to enhance development assistance policies and practices. The internship is unpaid and requires a full-time commitment of at least 35 hours per week, with the possibility of remote work arrangements. Interns will be expected to assist in drafting documents, developing communication products, and supporting logistical preparations for events and meetings, thereby contributing to the overall mission of the UN in Cabo Verde.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:

• Assisting in drafting and preparing official documents, correspondence, briefing notes, concept notes, and internal coordination materials.
• Developing presentations, infographics, visual briefs, and other communication products for RCO meetings, partnerships, and external engagements.
• Producing minutes, summary reports, and action trackers from meetings, conferences, workshops, and consultations.
• Supporting planning, coordination, and logistical preparations for RCO events, partnership meetings, and consultations.
• Assisting with social media outreach and broader communication efforts related to partnerships and normative themes.
• Conducting background research and supporting data collection, synthesis, and presentation related to partnerships and normative priorities, including gender equality initiatives.
• Maintaining partnership databases, stakeholder mappings, contact lists, and tracking commitments and follow-up actions.
• Supporting the implementation of the RCO’s normative workplan and inter-agency engagement related to normative priorities.
• Assisting with other ad hoc activities as deemed relevant and needed by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:
Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, they must be students in their final year of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. Programme. A field of study closely related to the internship is required, with preferred areas including International Relations, Political Science, Development Studies, Economics, Public Administration, Communication, International Development, Environmental Studies, Social Sciences, or Business Administration. Additionally, applicants should possess good knowledge of standard software applications, particularly MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams. Skills in designing surveys and polls, as well as drafting news articles or social media posts, are desirable.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this internship includes being a student in the final year of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or having completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. Programme. Preferred areas of study include advanced university studies in fields such as International Relations, Political Science, Development Studies, Economics, Public Administration, Communication, International Development, Environmental Studies, Social Sciences, or Business Administration. This educational foundation is essential for understanding the complexities of international development and partnerships.

Experience:
While professional work experience is not mandatory for this internship, any previous academic or volunteer experience related to the United Nations, development cooperation, research, communications, partnerships, or event coordination would be advantageous. Interns should demonstrate a strong interest in sustainable development, international cooperation, or multilateral affairs, and possess good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required for this internship, as English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese would be considered desirable, enhancing the intern's ability to communicate effectively within the diverse linguistic environment of the UN.

Additional Notes:
The internship is unpaid, and interns are responsible for their own travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of Cabo Verde may need to obtain the appropriate visa and work authorization. It is important for successful candidates to discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. The UN does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, ensuring a fair and transparent selection process.