Programme Intern (Sanitation Financing and Impact)

Background Information – UNOPS 

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development. UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management, and human resources. UNOPS is the legal and administrative host of the Sanitation and Hygiene Fund, with hosting arrangements managed by the Geneva Office. 

About The Sanitation and Hygiene Fund (SHF)

The UN’s Sanitation and Hygiene Fund (SHF) works to achieve universal access to sanitation, hygiene, and menstrual health through market-based approaches. SHF works with Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) to catalyze investment into robust, climate-resilient sanitation economies and the menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) markets. Capital M is SHF’s market-led moonshot for menstrual health. Find out more on www.shfund.org and www.capital-m.org.

The Sanitation and Hygiene Fund is hosted by UNOPS.

Role of the Intern

The Programme Intern (Sanitation Financing and Impact) will support research and analysis on sanitation financing and markets in SHF's focus countries. The Intern will assist in data collection and analysis related to the impact of sanitation markets, focusing on gender, climate, health, and economic growth. Additionally, the intern will contribute to the preparation of relevant documents and materials, supporting the Sanitation and Hygiene Markets Specialist and Finance Advisor. The intern will also gain exposure to project management and development cooperation in the sanitation sector.

• All applicants must be enrolled in a university programme such as a bachelors , masters or Ph.D. (or equivalent), or have graduated from such studied within three (3) years prior to the application date.

• Professional working experience is not required for this internship, but previous working experience (including volunteering or extracurricular involvement) will be considered a strong asset. 
• Previous experience in impact investing, international development, financial industry, or consulting  is  desirable
• Experience in industry research, market analysis, or impact analysis is  desirable 
• Strong proficiency in visual presentation tools (e.g. Google Slides, PowerPoint) and spreadsheet software (Google Sheets, Excel) will be considered an asset

• Fluency is written and oral English is required. 

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

• Geneva, Switzerland  is a UN Family  Duty station

Terms and Conditions 

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.