Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 20 Jun 2017
International Bureau of Education (IBE) - UNESCO
Overview
The incumbent, under the direct supervision of Mrs Amapola ALAMA, Programme Specialist with responsibilities in resource mobilisation, will carry out the following tasks and provide support in:
- Contacting possible financial partners and doing the follow-up
- Researching and documenting possible sources of financial support
- The preparation of documents and presentations
- Researching to produce project proposals for funding on education-related issues
Required qualifications
*Education*
Advanced University Degree or currently enrolled in a Graduate Degree, ideally in Education, International cooperation or International relations
Skills/Competencies
- Excellent writing and analytical skills
- Excellent research skills
- Creative open-minded team player with strong initiative and willingness to learn
- Strong interest in resource mobilization and in the work of IBE-UNESCO
- Strong computer skills
- Capacity to work effectively in teams and in a multicultural working environment
- Hands-on experience with research and writing and partnership building Languages
English native speaker and if possible a working knowledge of French or Very strong English and French
Benefits and entitlements
Please note that this internship is unpaid. The intern is responsible for all expenses related to the internship, including lodging, meals and transportation to and from Geneva. The intern must be self-insured through a medical provider.
Deadline: 20 June 2017 (midnight, Geneva time)
How to apply:
To apply, please send a letter of application and your CV in UNESCO’s preferred format, in English, quoting reference number: (ECCE-05-2017) to the International Bureau of Education (IBE - UNESCO), by email to administration@ibe.unesco.org.
Application files should reach the IBE before midnight (Geneva time) on June 20th, 2017.
Only candidates selected for interview will becontacted.