Intern - Grants & Partnership Management
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid organization that has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters for over 40 years. The organization focuses on meeting vital needs such as access to water, food, and shelter. SI is particularly committed to combating diseases related to unsafe water, which is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Through its interventions, SI has developed expertise in providing access to drinking water, sanitation, hygiene promotion, as well as security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security and livelihoods. The organization operates in 26 countries with a total of 3,200 staff members, including expatriates, national employees, permanent staff at headquarters, and a few volunteers. SI is dedicated to professionalism and commitment while respecting local cultures.
Job Overview:
The internship-position" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">internship position is designed to assist the Partnership & Operational Development Referents (RPDO) and the Service Manager in executing their tasks at the geographical desks and the Partnership & Operational Development Service (SPDO). The intern will provide support to country offices as a whole. The main objectives of the internship include gaining knowledge about the various programs and areas of expertise of Solidarités International, understanding the humanitarian and geopolitical context of the relevant areas, mastering tools related to the management of different cycles such as grants, projects, and partnerships, and ensuring effective communication and information flow between various stakeholders (desk, headquarters, field). The intern will also have the opportunity to discover the functioning of an NGO's headquarters and the relationships between headquarters and field operations, as well as the different roles within Solidarités International both at headquarters and in the field.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will assist the RPDO and the Service Manager with the following tasks: providing support to country offices in managing grants and implementation partnerships, including the development of project proposals and reports for donors; assisting with administrative tasks necessary for program/grant management of country offices or the PDO service; ensuring compliance and engagement with donor intelligence, including producing documents, formats, or internal capitalization notes, and participating in certain meetings; and facilitating internal coordination. The internship will also involve discovering the strategic planning process of an NGO and the development of its strategy, communicating directly with field operations, and mastering the procedures of Solidarités International.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates should possess a higher education degree (level bac +5) preferably focused on project management and/or humanitarian work, political science, or international relations, with knowledge of issues related to water, food security, or rehabilitation. Previous international work experience is appreciated. A genuine interest and motivation for the non-profit and humanitarian sector are essential. Technical skills required include excellent writing, synthesis, and spelling abilities; proficiency in Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and familiarity with internet and email (Outlook).
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a master's degree (bac +5) in fields related to project management, humanitarian studies, political science, or international relations. Knowledge of water-related issues, food security, or rehabilitation is highly desirable.
Experience:
The position requires candidates to have some level of experience, preferably with international exposure. While specific years of experience are not mandated, a demonstrated interest in humanitarian work and previous involvement in related projects or internships will be beneficial.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position. Additional language skills may be considered an asset, particularly in languages relevant to the regions where Solidarités International operates.
Additional Notes:
The internship is based at the headquarters of SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL in Clichy (92), accessible via the Mairie de Clichy metro station. The internship is subject to a mandatory internship agreement. Compensation is set at €5.60 per hour, calculated pro-rata based on actual hours worked in a month (approximately 154 hours per month, equating to 22 days of 7 hours each). Public transport costs will be covered at 50% by SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL, and meal vouchers worth €8.90 per day of actual internship attendance will be provided, with a 60% contribution from SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL. Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter, as applications containing only a CV will not be considered. SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL reserves the right to close the recruitment process before the application deadline.
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid organization that has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters for over 40 years. The organization focuses on meeting vital needs such as access to water, food, and shelter. SI is particularly committed to combating diseases related to unsafe water, which is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Through its interventions, SI has developed expertise in providing access to drinking water, sanitation, hygiene promotion, as well as security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security and livelihoods. The organization operates in 26 countries with a total of 3,200 staff members, including expatriates, national employees, permanent staff at headquarters, and a few volunteers. SI is dedicated to professionalism and commitment while respecting local cultures.
Job Overview:
The internship-position" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">internship position is designed to assist the Partnership & Operational Development Referents (RPDO) and the Service Manager in executing their tasks at the geographical desks and the Partnership & Operational Development Service (SPDO). The intern will provide support to country offices as a whole. The main objectives of the internship include gaining knowledge about the various programs and areas of expertise of Solidarités International, understanding the humanitarian and geopolitical context of the relevant areas, mastering tools related to the management of different cycles such as grants, projects, and partnerships, and ensuring effective communication and information flow between various stakeholders (desk, headquarters, field). The intern will also have the opportunity to discover the functioning of an NGO's headquarters and the relationships between headquarters and field operations, as well as the different roles within Solidarités International both at headquarters and in the field.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will assist the RPDO and the Service Manager with the following tasks: providing support to country offices in managing grants and implementation partnerships, including the development of project proposals and reports for donors; assisting with administrative tasks necessary for program/grant management of country offices or the PDO service; ensuring compliance and engagement with donor intelligence, including producing documents, formats, or internal capitalization notes, and participating in certain meetings; and facilitating internal coordination. The internship will also involve discovering the strategic planning process of an NGO and the development of its strategy, communicating directly with field operations, and mastering the procedures of Solidarités International.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates should possess a higher education degree (level bac +5) preferably focused on project management and/or humanitarian work, political science, or international relations, with knowledge of issues related to water, food security, or rehabilitation. Previous international work experience is appreciated. A genuine interest and motivation for the non-profit and humanitarian sector are essential. Technical skills required include excellent writing, synthesis, and spelling abilities; proficiency in Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and familiarity with internet and email (Outlook).
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a master's degree (bac +5) in fields related to project management, humanitarian studies, political science, or international relations. Knowledge of water-related issues, food security, or rehabilitation is highly desirable.
Experience:
The position requires candidates to have some level of experience, preferably with international exposure. While specific years of experience are not mandated, a demonstrated interest in humanitarian work and previous involvement in related projects or internships will be beneficial.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position. Additional language skills may be considered an asset, particularly in languages relevant to the regions where Solidarités International operates.
Additional Notes:
The internship is based at the headquarters of SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL in Clichy (92), accessible via the Mairie de Clichy metro station. The internship is subject to a mandatory internship agreement. Compensation is set at €5.60 per hour, calculated pro-rata based on actual hours worked in a month (approximately 154 hours per month, equating to 22 days of 7 hours each). Public transport costs will be covered at 50% by SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL, and meal vouchers worth €8.90 per day of actual internship attendance will be provided, with a 60% contribution from SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL. Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter, as applications containing only a CV will not be considered. SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL reserves the right to close the recruitment process before the application deadline.
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