UN WOMEN Jobs - 51006- Donor Relations & Reporting Intern

Donor Relations & Reporting Intern

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

24-Nov-2014

Application Deadline :

07-Nov-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

6 months

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

The Strategic Partnerships Division (SPD) is responsible for proactively driving the positioning of UN Women so that the size, sources and predictability of its resources help the organization achieve its strategic goals. A service centre to UN Women HQ Divisions and Field Offices, SPD is organized into three functional clusters: Resource Mobilization, Civil Society, and Communications and Advocacy. Given the scope and interrelationships of SPD’s functional responsibilities, the work of SPD is highly synergistic, involving constant and direct interaction and information-sharing among team members, to provide high quality advice, services and support to UN Women.

Within the Strategic Partnerships Division, Resource Mobilization branch, the Donor Relations & Reporting team:

Maintains and enhances donor relations, to strengthen implementation of the UN Women Resource Mobilization Strategy;
Supports compliance with obligations to donors and other partners, enhancing general institutional accountability; and
Helps to provide powerful evidence to demonstrate the value of funding partnerships and donor contributions.

Our approach is to provide service, support and strategic advice for the production and submission of quality project-related communications. To carry out this work, we maintain and share comprehensive electronic documentation, and support global information availability, essential to the further growth and development of UN Women. Our work complies with United Nations and international programme management and reporting standards. Based on UN Development Group practice and guidance, our reports reflect adherence to UN Women financial regulations and rules, and in all areas look to United Nations practice and standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Donor Relations & Reporting Manager and in collaboration with colleagues, the intern will assist the Donor Relations and Reporting Unit in various donor relations and reporting activities and other duties. Based on a workplan with specific deliverables and learning opportunities for the duration of the internship agreed upon, the intern will perform the following functions:

Provide support to analyse and reconcile donor reporting records by comparing documents to align and link information including the allocation of contributions to projects;
Assist with the updating of donor agreements spreadsheets;
Assist with preparing electronic documentation for placement on the UN Women intranet (SharePoint) and the division’s shared drive;
Assist in logistical and operational support;
Provide other assistance as identified during the internship period.

Competencies

Corporate competencies:

Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty;
Commitment to UN Women’s vision and strategic goals.

Functional competencies:

Innovative and solution-oriented with demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff; members of different national and cultural backgrounds;
Excellent coordination and organization skills;
Ability to write clearly and concisely.
Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail;
Strong research and analytical skills;
Initiative, sound judgment; and
Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members from different national and cultural backgrounds.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Completion of Bachelor’s degree within one year of start of internship or undertaking a Master degree in gender studies, international relations or related field.

Experience:

Strong interest in development issues on the UN agenda, particularly women's rights and/or human rights;
Strong computer skills, Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Language:

Fluency in English;
Knowledge of other UN languages would be an asset.

UN Women Internship Policy:

UN Women's internship programme does not provide a salary or remuneration for the internship;
All the expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring Government or institution;
UN Women accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
The intern is responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed;
Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UN WOMEN during the period of the internship or for six months immediately following the expiration date of the internship;
The intern must provide proof of enrolment in a health insurance plan;
Submission of one or two paragraphs stating why you would like to be considered for the internship, preferred start and end date, as well as availability (days/hours) within the duration of the internship. (100 words maximum).