Internship – Private Sector Fund Raising, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 24 weeks (Full time)

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. 

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. 

And we never give up. 

For every child, Results  

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.

Purpose:

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. 

Key tasks and 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.

Stipend (monthly): LKR 109,370/- per month (five days a week) 

Travel: N/A

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 environment

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Key competences, technical background, and experience required:

A) 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)

B) Functional Competencies:

• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines

• Accuracy and professionalism during the documentation and content production

• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at diverse levels

• Experience of working with UN (United Nations) is an asset but not a prerequisite

• Recent leadership in child/youth/CSO movements and networks is an asset

C) Language Proficiency:

• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

• A general ability to speak in Sinhala or Tamil will be an advantage

Duration: 24 weeks  

Intern Status within UNICEF:

• Interns are considered gratis personnel and as such they are not staff members.

• Although not considered a staff member of UNICEF, the intern shall be subject to the authority of the Executive Director and the authority delegated by her to Director and Heads of Offices. Interns are not entitled to the privileges and immunities accorded by member states to UNICEF’s officials and staff members.

• Interns may not be sought or accepted as substitutes for staff to be recruited against authorized posts.

• Interns may not represent UNICEF in any official capacity.

Other Relevant Information

• The candidate selected will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for interns.

• As an intern, you will respect the confidentiality of information that you collect or are exposed to at UNICEF. No reports or papers may be published based on information obtained from UNICEF without the explicit written authorization by the Head of Office or Division Director.

• The UNICEF internship program is not connected with employment and there is no expectancy of such. Interns cannot apply for posts advertised internally to UNICEF staff during the internship period.

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies 
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3)Drive to achieve results for impact(4)Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6)Thinks and acts strategically(7)Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:  

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

If you think this position might be for you, please take the time to review our Country Office Mutual Agreements before you apply.

If you believe you can team member that can uphold these everyday, then we look forward to receiving and reviewing your application.