Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 25 Sep 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 for:
- 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
- other specific tasks associated with the resource mobilization
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 or French native speaker with a very strong command of English.**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: 25 September 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-07-2017) 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 25th September 2017.
Only candidates selected for interview will becontacted.