Internship Private Sector Fund Raising

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Job Description

UNICEF Sri Lanka has developed a strategy to engage the private sector and collaborate in advancing child rights, including addressing most urgent needs of children. At the core of the strategy is establishing a shared vision for children and leveraging joint efforts to optimize results. In this regard, UNICEF will seek to establish partnerships with the corporate sector and High net worth individuals based on shared values to deliver upon UNICEF’s strategic vision for children.
Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships, the intern reports to the Resource Mobilization Officer and is responsible for research, tracking and analysis of the private sector space and support the strategic direction, proposition development, management, growth and renewal of these high value partnerships. This intern will work closely with the different UNICEF departments and others to deliver the desired outcomes
This internship’s overall purpose is to support the Resource Mobilization Officer in carrying out the Private Sector Fund Raising functions. This will entail background research and analysis on a determined set of priority partners and prospects.
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of Resource Mobilization Officer, the intern will be responsible for implementing following tasks:

Research on Prospective Private Sector Partners and high net worth individuals shared by the Resource Mobilization Officer and develop a prospect list which is regularly updated and monitored on the status of the relationship
Regular coordination with program sections to support them and support the identification of engagement opportunities which can match with interest areas of the prospects.
With the guidance and support of the Resource Mobilization Officer, coordinate with the existing partners to monitor the progress of the ongoing partnerships through virtual and in person meetings, a through reporting tools.
Support the implementation of private sector funded initiatives, including ensuring adherence to targets, timelines and reporting.
Support the fine tuning of presentations and reports when required for internal, external, and regional meetings.
Document the success stories, case studies and human-interest stories of the partnerships together with the comms team and in coordination with the partners, with guidance from the Resource Mobilization Officer and/or the Communications Officer
Perform other tasks as required.

Cost/Expenses:

Interns receive a stipend from UNICEF and must make their own arrangements for living expenses.
Living accommodation and other expenses are their own responsibilities.

Insurance:

UNICEF accepts no responsibility for costs or fatality arising from illness or accidents incurred during the internship; therefore, the intern must have adequate medical insurance.
Applicants for internship must show proof of valid medical and life/accident insurance for the duty station for which they will work.

Learning Opportunities for the Intern:

General understanding of the work and mission of the UNICEF programme in Sri Lanka
Insight and hands-on experience on UNICEF related to PSFR
Become more familiar with working in a United Nations / international organization and in a multicultural environmen

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Required Education, Skills, and Experiences:

Recently completed a University Degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Communication, Business Administration, or any other relevant area
At least one year experience (full time/ part time) in the fields of Marketing, Communication, Partnerships
Experience in developing communication assets and publications; and basic understanding about the digital landscape in the country
Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills
Excellent computer literacy (Microsoft Office products)

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/569841

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