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Organization: UNHCR – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Country: Egypt
City: Cairo
Office: UNHCR Cairo
Closing date: Monday, 25 April 2022
Eligible Applicants: – This is position is open and advertised Internal and External.
In order to be considered eligible for an internship, the following criteria must be fulfilled: a. Be a recent graduate or current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility accredited by UNESCO; and b. Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of the Organization.
An individual whose father, mother, son, daughter, brother or sister is a staff member of UNHCR, including a Temporary Appointment holder or a member of the Affiliate Workforce, is not eligible for an internship.
Procedures and Eligibility: – Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
UNHCR follows a strict non-smoking environment policy.
Only Egyptian nationality or those holding a legal and valid work permit residency of the country can apply, no reallocation fees apply.
Duties and Qualifications: Internship in the Private Sector Partnerships Unit
Organizational context: The PSP unit in MENA is primarily focused on raising funds and awareness from the private sector across the MENA region. This is done both online and offline and with a wide range of partners to include high net worth individuals, corporations and foundations. Based in the UAE the PSP unit focuses on advocating for refugees and other people of concern using multiple channels of engagement, such as digital and direct relationship management.
The position: UNHCR’s Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) Unit in Cairo is looking for a bright and motivated intern to support its activities for up-to six months. We are seeking a dynamic and proactive team player, with a strong interest in CSR, NGOs and refugee issues, to complete a three-month internship within UNHCR’s PSP unit. The PSP unit works to raise the profile of UNHCR among the private sector, enhance the image of UNHCR internally and works across UNHCR divisions, sections and the field to promote an integrated approach and to inspire engagement with the public (individuals, corporations and foundations). You will work closely with the fundraising team and other members of the private sector partnerships section. Liaising with UNHCR’s wider networks you will support the development of UNHCR’s image, agenda, and compliance across the organization, and will play your part in achieving UNHCR’s strategic ambitions; contributing to the protection of people forced to flee.
Duties and responsibilities: Under the overall supervision of PSP Officer, the main tasks of the PSP Researcher will be the following:
Provide on-going market research to identify new prospects and analysis support and producing concise summaries for different projects. The research should include high net worth individuals, foundations, corporates, etc.
Support account managers in creating, compiling, and recording (Salesforce) cultivation plans for priority prospects.
Support account managers in the due diligence for the potential partners.
Support account managers in preparing the necessary research and materials for upcoming meetings with prospects and follow up with account managers on meeting outcomes and due tasks.
– Support in organizing and running virtual panels and forums.
Support the development of donor recognition material and acknowledgment tools for private sector donors. This includes but not limited to providing support with report preparations, video production, press releases/conferences, events, and social media visibility.
Provide support to account managers in drafting and shaping project concept notes, proposals, and progress reports.
Other tasks as required.
Essential minimum qualifications and professional experience required:
An undergraduate or postgraduate degree from a credited university; in the fields of business, commerce, or economics.
Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English is imperative with advanced writing and editing skills.
An undergraduate or postgraduate degree from a credited university; in the fields of business, commerce, or economics.
Strong understanding of the corporate landscape in Egypt.
Strong passion for refugee affairs, and for UNHCR’s work.
Awareness of humanitarian affairs, and good writing skills.
Attention to detail and a results-oriented team player.
Have excellent communication skills with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Location:
The successful candidate will be based with the team in Cairo. Our Office is in Cairo, Egypt.
Conditions:
Applicant should be recent graduate or current student who has completed at least two years of undergraduate studies Recent graduates are to be considered those persons who completed their studies within one year of applying for an internship with UNHCR.
An individual whose father, mother, son, daughter, brother or sister is a staff member of UNHCR, including a Temporary Appointment holder or a member of the Affiliate Workforce, is not eligible for an internship.
The internship is for Three months (with possible extension for 3 months) and the start date is in May 2022. It is a full-time role with working hours starting from 8:00am to 3:15pm (without lunch break).
Selected candidates will have to arrange for their own residency visa in Egypt. Candidates holding valid residency Egypt visa are encouraged to apply. Kindly mention your residency status in Application.
Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under a UNHCR affiliate scheme or as an intern is subject to proof of vaccination against Covid-19. Allowance: Interns who do not receive financial support from an outside party will receive an allowance to partially help to cover the cost of food, local transportation and living expenses.
Closing Date
– The closing date for submission of application is 25 April 2022 (Cairo Local Time).
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