Under the direct supervision of the designated Partnership Development Officer and with guidance from the Head of the Partnership Development Office, the intern will:

• Assist in the development of project proposals and documents

• Prepare meeting minutes and summaries of actions to be taken and track progress on planned issues and follow-up with focal points;

• Support in document management processes

• Assist in event planning and mission preparation process

• Assist the PDO with researching potential partners, funding cycles of different donors, as well as priority areas for the donors and providing an in depth analysis on the same.

• Assist in preparation of internal and external outreach and communication material regarding collaboration with the priority partners in the relevant sectors/service lines for briefings, meetings and events;

• Support preparation of background notes, talking points and presentations as required

• Must be enrolled in a University Degree Programme preferably in economics, management, international affairs, political science, development studies or other relevant disciplines from an accredited university.
• Applicants who have graduated from such studies within the recent three years will also be considered eligible for the position.
• 1 year experience in government, diplomatic, non-governmental or international civil service in the field of partnerships, development, or communications is desirable.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite Applications is desirable
• Full working knowledge of the English is required.
• Knowledge of a second UN or regional working language is an asset.

• 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.

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.

• This position is based in a family duty station.

• Both International and local applicants are eligible to apply for this position.

Kenya

The UNOPS Kenya office manages more than 60 projects in around 10 countries of eastern and southern Africa. UNOPS in Kenya helps partners achieve their project goals in sectors including: governance, education, health, the environment, grant management and rural development.