Overview
The intern will support the team in Policy & Foreign Affairs Research, Stakeholder & Actor Mapping, and Knowledge & Brief Development. The role involves conducting research and analysis on policy priorities, mapping actors, and preparing briefs to support engagement with partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research and analysis on policy priorities and positions of bilateral and multilateral partners in relation to disaster risk reduction and climate resilience.
- Develop background briefs summarizing partners’ strategies, agendas, and areas of alignment.
- Map existing and potential actors, including the private sector, philanthropy, and regional NGOs.
- Maintain profiles of key stakeholders.
- Prepare concise background notes and briefs on partners’ policy positions and emerging trends.
- Compile key information to support engagement with governments, donors, and regional actors.
- Track developments in foreign policy and donor strategies.
- Provide short analytical updates.
- Support coordination with regional and national partners.
- Conduct research and mapping of relevant stakeholders, partnerships, and initiatives.
- Assist in the development of donor briefs, proposals, and communication materials.
- Conduct research on donor priorities, funding trends, and strategic entry points.
- Contribute to the planning and organization of the Regional Platform.
- Assist in drafting concept notes, session materials, and communication content.
Qualifications
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); OR be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent).
- Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
- Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
- Ability to design surveys and polls is desirable.
