Overview
Support the partnerships team through research and analysis on specific themes, organization of partner outreach, and dialogue. The intern will also support in scanning partnership-related news relevant to Africa and mapping of IFIs.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development of regional and country-specific donor (including IFI) mappings and trend analysis.
- Develop 2-page Partnership Profiles of DAC, non-DAC, IFIs (including updating financial figures), researching new strategic opportunities for collaboration between RBA and these partners.
- Provide research input by collecting information and insights on themes such as Private sector financing in Africa, Diaspora, and CSO engagements.
- Support in compiling lessons learned and experiences from other UNDP Bureaus in terms of engagement with some DAC and non-DAC partners relevant for Africa.
- Support partnership-building efforts with existing and potential partners through organizing partner outreaches/meetings and dialogues.
- Support in researching and scanning news and consolidating relevant partnerships news concerning Africa for RBA’s contribution to the Executive Weekly.
- Support in setting up an RBA Monthly Partnerships Bulletin including collecting and collating relevant information for the bulletin.
- Support communication and dissemination of information on strategic partnerships including the development of outreach materials/products.
- Support the organization of meetings, events, webinars, etc; prepare meeting minutes/notes to file, and undertake follow-up actions as needed.
- Attend events/meetings that are relevant to RBA’s partnership scope of work, and capture/report outcomes.
- Execute other duties and assignments as entrusted by RBA Strategic Partnerships Specialist.
Required Experience
- Proven understanding of international development, development financing and multilateralism particularly the UN system
- Excellent analytical and data handling capability
- Good understanding and experience in current knowledge management technologies
- Excellent organizational, general administration, time management skills
- Demonstrates strong computer skills and ability to produce information visually
- Ability for problem-solving, multi-tasking, meet deadlines and work under pressure, strong follow-up skills
- Ability to work as part of a team in a constantly evolving work environment
Qualifications
- Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher in Economics, African Studies, History, Social Science, International Development, Development Studies, or other relevant fields),
- Have graduated with a university degree (as described above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.
