Partnerships Intern

Partnerships Intern

Location: Juba Level: Internship Duration: 6 months Application Deadline: 28 April 2026

Job Highlight

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands on experience in partnership development and communications within a leading UN organization. The intern will contribute to meaningful projects, develop valuable skills, and gain exposure to international development and cooperation.

Role Purpose

The Partnerships Intern will provide support to the Partnerships Specialist and the ETMCO South Sudan team in business development, communication, and research activities, contributing to the enhancement and growth of UNOPS' portfolio in the region.

Key Results / Responsibilities

• Business Development Support
  • Assist in updating the business strategy to help enhance and grow UNOPS' portfolio.
  • Support in identifying new business development opportunities by researching client needs and UNOPS' value proposition.
  • Help gather background information on potential partners and opportunities, and assist in developing and updating partner profiles.
  • Assist with analyzing industry trends and understanding their relevance to business development processes.
  • Support the identification of potential partnerships.
  • Help develop action plans and follow up steps for business acquisition and partnership development based on the strategy.
  • Assist in creating content (text and visuals) for promotional materials.
  • Contribute to drafting sections of proposals, concept notes and other documents related to engagement processes.
  • Assist in preparing presentations and supporting materials for partner meetings.
  • Help organize and support the coordination of promotional events and high level meetings.
  • Assist in monitoring and following up on business acquisition progress.
  • Help with managing contacts and communication with potential partners.
  • Provide documentation support, including taking meeting notes, archiving documents, and preparing weekly/monthly activity reports.
• Communication Support
  • Assist in providing general operational support to the Communications and Advocacy teams on various projects and activities.
  • Help liaise with external vendors (e.g., translators, copy editors, graphic designers, web developers) to ensure deliverables meet UNOPS standards.
  • Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and preparing briefing notes.
  • Support event management activities, including preparing invitation letters, assisting with event organization and implementation, and helping with webinars and video/audio calls.
  • Help maintain and update data systems, including managing key documents, audiovisual assets, and contact databases.
  • Support communications and outreach efforts, including updating the UNOPS website and social media channels, and drafting monthly newsletters.
  • Assist with other communication and administrative tasks as assigned by the team.
• Research Support
  • Assist in producing reports, surveys, charts/graphs, forecasts, and other research deliverables.
  • Help collect and analyze data on trends and potential market impacts to inform decision making.
• Training Components and Learning Elements
  • Access project and portfolio documentation to learn about project management and development cooperation in the areas covered by the portfolio.
  • Opportunity to join official meetings and learn about UNOPS, the UN, and multilateral cooperation.
  • Exposure to key stakeholders, multi partner donors, international non governmental organisations, and other representatives.
  • Full access to the UNOPS intranet, Google Currents/Communities of Practice in Project Management, Gender Mainstreaming, Innovation and Research, Sustainable Infrastructure, etc.
• Participation in Missions or Trainings
  • Access to the UNOPS Learning Zone and the option to apply for training in Programme Management, Gender Mainstreaming, Coaching, and mandatory training as per UNOPS policy.

Skills

• Communication
• Data Analysis
• Event Planning
• Report Writing
• Research

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximises our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behaviour. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvement.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing Management, Public Relations, Political Science or related fields.
• Applicants should have graduated from the above-stated fields within the three (3) years prior to the date of application for the internship.

Experience Requirements

• Internship positions are intended for recent graduates with no prior work experience.
• Skills in researching, writing and editing content that is clear, concise and effectively conveying key messages to target audiences is an advantage.
• Detailed, focused and ability to work in a fast paced, deadline oriented environment is an advantage.

Language Requirements

• English - Fluent - Required
• Arabic - Basic - Desirable

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.

UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience requirements outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to considering all candidates in a fair and transparent manner, and we value diverse perspectives and experiences, including those of women, indigenous and racialised communities, individuals with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.