Internship in Grants & Partnership Management

Job Posting Organization:
SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid organization that has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters for nearly 40 years. The organization focuses on meeting vital needs such as access to drinking water, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, and shelter. SI is particularly committed to combating diseases related to unsafe water, which is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. With a presence in approximately twenty countries, SI employs around 2000 people, including expatriates, national staff, permanent headquarters staff, and a few volunteers. The organization operates with professionalism and commitment while respecting local cultures.

Job Overview:
The internship-position" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">internship position is within the Grants and Partnership Management area, specifically in the Private Partnerships Service of SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL. The intern will work under the authority of the head of the Private Partnerships Service and will be part of a team that includes the service manager, a private partnerships officer, and another assistant. The intern's role will involve actively contributing to the management and monitoring of private partnership relations, as well as prospecting and developing new potential private partnerships to finance and develop the NGO's projects. The intern will collaborate closely with other departments, including development and communication, programs, finance, and operations. The tasks are transversal, requiring autonomy, rigor, and versatility. A strong understanding of or desire to deepen knowledge of the humanitarian sector is essential. The tasks outlined in this announcement may evolve based on ongoing work at headquarters and organizational needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support in managing partnerships: - Assist in drafting framework documents (preparation of project sheets, reports, letters, etc.); - Help in monitoring partner data (updating partnership tracking tools and prospecting tools such as CRM, etc.); - Support communication about partnerships on social media and professional networks, and assist in organizing events and meetings with partners; - Aid in writing pitches and proposals for grant requests and project presentations.
• Monitoring and Prospecting: - Maintain awareness of current events related to private partners and project calls to disseminate internally; - Actively participate in the prospecting effort and contacting potential private partners.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates should have higher education in fields such as political science, humanitarian studies, international relations, business studies, communication, or commerce. They should be autonomous and proactive with strong writing skills. A sensitivity to the mission and causes of SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL is crucial. Candidates must be fluent in both French and English. Previous experience (internship) in a company or association is a plus.

Educational Background:
The position requires candidates to have completed higher education studies in relevant fields such as political science, humanitarian studies, international relations, business studies, communication, or commerce. This educational background is essential to understand the complexities of the humanitarian sector and the nature of partnerships.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have some level of prior experience, preferably through internships in related fields. This experience will help them understand the dynamics of partnership management and the operational aspects of humanitarian work.

Languages:
Fluency in French and English is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
The internship is based at the headquarters of SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL in Clichy (92), accessible via the Mairie de Clichy metro station. The internship requires a mandatory internship agreement. Interns will receive a stipend of €5.20 per hour, calculated based on actual hours worked each month (approximately 154 hours per month, equating to 22 days of 7 hours each). Public transport costs will be covered at 50% by SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL. Additionally, interns will receive meal vouchers worth €8.90 per day worked, with SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL contributing 60%. Remote work is possible.