Under the overall
guidance of the Head of the BLO, the Partnerships Analyst and Administrative
Intern will have the following responsibilities:
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Conduct research on donor and market
trends;
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Conduct internal and external data
analysis on current and potential new partners;
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Update and maintain partner profiles
according to changing/shifting donor priorities, areas of focus on country
strategies;
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Monitor EU funding opportunities to
identify possible new partnership opportunities;
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Support in the preparation of
partnership development trainings and guidance materials;
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Monitor, research and follow-up on
relevant documents and policies (press releases, working documents; other
relevant online documents from the European Institutions’ and other websites);
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Prepare briefing notes and
factsheets for internal and external communication purposes;
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Help organize events (and/or UNOPS
presence at existing events) to showcase UNOPS achievements to relevant and
potential partners in Brussels;
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Follow and manage the BLO supplies,
engage with administrative tasks provided by UNOPS partners, liaise with the
Copenhagen HQ Administrative Office;
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Perform other tasks as required.
In performing
her/his tasks, s/he will work closely with the Head of the BLO, other
personnel, as well as staff, and interns in HQ and field offices.
Training
components and learning elements
The intern will
be exposed to working in an international and culturally diverse environment
where s/he will be in a unique position to gain an understanding of the
dynamics of working in a multicultural setting and the challenges and
opportunities involved therein.
The intern will
also gain key insight into the workings of the United Nations system as well as
the interplay between donor-financing, partnership-building, and the political
complexity involved in working at a United Nations organization.
Participation in
conferences, workshops or training courses
The intern will
have access to diverse knowledge sharing mechanisms such as targeted webinars,
articles and meetings across UNOPS. The intern will also have the opportunity
to benefit from other learning opportunities such as for example UN Department
of Security Services Security in the Field certification.