Partnership and Outreach Intern

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women, established in July 2010, is dedicated to the vision of equality as outlined in the Charter of the United Nations. The organization focuses on eliminating discrimination against women and girls, empowering women, and achieving gender equality as both partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. UN Women operates globally, with a significant presence in various countries, including Rwanda, where it plays a pivotal role in advancing gender equality and women's empowerment through strategic partnerships and advocacy efforts.

Job Overview:
The Partnership and Outreach Intern will play a crucial role in supporting the UN Women Rwanda Country Office's mission to enhance gender equality and women's empowerment. The intern will assist in implementing the office's partnership, communication, and visibility plan, contributing to the broader objectives outlined in the Country Office Annual Work Plan for 202

• This position involves collaborating closely with various teams within the Rwanda Country Office and across UN Women, focusing on strategic partnerships, visibility, and advocacy initiatives. The intern will engage in research, stakeholder mapping, and the development of communication materials to effectively promote gender equality and women's empowerment initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct research and mapping of existing and potential partners, maintain stakeholder databases, prepare partnership profiles, and assist in organizing meetings and consultations.
• Support Resource Mobilization Efforts: Identify funding opportunities, contribute to the preparation of donor briefs and partnership proposals, and maintain records of donor engagements.
• Support Outreach, Advocacy, and Visibility: Implement outreach initiatives, develop communication materials, and support donor visibility processes.
• Knowledge Management and Reporting: Collect and analyze partnership information, document lessons learned, and maintain organized electronic filing systems.
• Other Responsibilities: Provide logistical support for meetings and workshops and undertake additional assignments related to partnerships and communications as required.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess strong research and analytical skills, demonstrated through academic work or research assignments. Excellent writing skills are essential for drafting clear notes and summaries. The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively is crucial, along with strong teamwork and interpersonal skills to work in multicultural teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with digital communication tools are also required.

Educational Background:
Candidates should have university studies in disciplines such as International Relations, Development Studies, Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Gender Studies, Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or other relevant fields. Candidates must meet one of the following criteria: be enrolled in a graduate program, be in the final year of a bachelor's degree, have graduated within the past year, or be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program that requires the internship.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have relevant experience, which can be demonstrated through academic projects, internships, or volunteer work related to partnerships, outreach, advocacy, or communications. Experience in a multicultural environment is preferred, as the intern will be working with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Languages:
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral, are mandatory. A working knowledge of another UN language is considered an advantage, enhancing the intern's ability to engage with a broader range of stakeholders and partners.

Additional Notes:
The internship is designed to provide practical experience in partnership and outreach within the context of UN Women’s mission. It is a full-time position, and candidates must be available to start the internship within a year of graduation or as part of their academic program. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all candidates are evaluated based on their qualifications and competencies. UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy regarding misconduct and expects all personnel to adhere to its standards of conduct.