Internship (Commmunications Intern / Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Intern), Multiple positions

 General Background 

The Sanitation and Hygiene Fund (SHF) is a project of 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. 

The Sanitation and Hygiene Fund (SHF)

The Sanitation and Hygiene Fund (SHF) is a UN fund dedicated to achieving universal access to sanitation, hygiene, and menstrual health through market-based approaches. Establishing a global footprint, SHF works with Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) to build robust sanitation economies and the menstrual hygiene marketplace through catalytic financing.  A part of UNOPS, detailed information about the SHF, our strategy and operational policies can be found at https://www.shfund.org

• Role of the Communications Intern 

The Communications Intern will join the growing Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Team to support SHF in its exciting journey as a growing UN Global Fund dedicated to sanitation, hygiene and menstrual health. This role will involve supporting the creation and publication of various external relations assets, including external publications, brochures, slide decks, website and social media content. The Communications Intern will also support the global positioning of the Fund by supporting participation in various global events.

• Role of the Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Intern

The Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Intern will support the development and implementation of tailored donor engagement strategies with strategic bilateral and multilateral partners. The Intern will also contribute to strengthening engagement with private foundations and other non-traditional donors. Finally, the intern will play a key role in supporting the organization of the first replenishment event for SHF, planned for 2025, as well as other high level meetings paving the way to this key moment.

• Prior work experience is an asset
• Experience with prioritization of  tasks and strong commitment to teamwork and results is  desirable.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines is  desired
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal is desired

• Fluency in written and oral English is required
• Working knowledge of other UN languages 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.

• Geneva, Switzerland  is a UN Family  Duty station

• All candidates are REQUIRED to  include a cover letter in their  application stating  which  of the two functional  areas  ( Communications / Resource Mobilization and Partnerships) 
  they  are applying  to . Please  indicate the  functional  area in the  title of the  cover letter

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.