Partnerships Intern (Business Development) At UNOPS

Background Information – UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

UNOPS offers a variety of arrangements that enable women to excel in their careers, including flexible working hours for work-life balance, maternity leave, childcare facilities, and career coaching. UNOPS ensures a safe and inclusive working environment for women and men through field security training and measures to provide secure working arrangements on-site and in the office.

Background Information – Job-specific

UNOPS Bangladesh

UNOPS has been present in Bangladesh since 2003. In 2014 UNOPS established as formal representation as a response to the UNOPS Executive Board in order to provide more substantial support to the Government of Bangladesh and other clients in the different areas focusing to Resilient Infrastructure Approach, Program & Project Management, Fund Management, Procurement, Human Resources, Financial Management emphasizing on building national capacities, improving resilience of communities with a view of contributing to the implementation of the SDGs.

UNOPS Bangladesh is hiring for the position of Partnerships Intern. Under the direct supervision of the Partnerships Specialist the Intern will:

• Conduct research and analysis for the identification of pertinent trends and business opportunities in furtherance of the Nepal business development strategy and its related implementation plan;
• Support the development of concrete opportunities through market research and analysis, proposal development and support to project management and implementation;
• Assist with the development and implementation of suitable communication tools.

Functional Responsibilities 1. Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Partnerships Specialist , who provides general guidance, the Intern is responsible for the following:

a. Business Development

• Assist in the update of the Business Strategy to enhance and grow the portfolio;
• Scan business development opportunities for business development intelligence (facilitate assessments of client needs, UNOPS value proposition, etc.)
• Conduct background information about potential partners and opportunities, develop partner- and opportunity profiles and update information in corresponding BD platforms;
• Support analysis of corporate trends and guidelines regarding their relevance for BD processes;
• Help with the identification of partnership;
• Establish a subsequent plan of action and follow-up for potential business acquisition and partnership development opportunities in accordance with the strategy;
• Generate content (information/images) for promotional activities
• Draft sections of proposals and concept notes
• Prepare draft presentations and supporting documents for partner meetings;
• Support the organization of promotional events and high-level meetings;
• Coordinate contacts with potential partners

b. Research

• Produce reports, surveys, charts/graphs, forecasts, statistics, focus groups, trend analyses,
• Collect and analyze data on trends, potential market impact and analysis;

2. Training components and learning elements

The incumbent will have access to project and portfolio documentation to learn about project management and development cooperation in the areas the portfolio covers. She/he has the opportunity to join official meetings and learn about UNOPS, and the UN, and multilateral cooperation. She/he will get exposure to key stakeholders, multi-partner donors, international non-governmental organizations and other representatives.

The incumbent will also have full access to UNOPS intranet, Google Currents/Communities of Practice (COPs) in Project Management, Gender Mainstreaming, Innovation and Research, Sustainable Infrastructure, etc.

3. Participation in missions or training courses

The incumbent will have access to the UNOPS Learning Zone and apply for training in Programme Management, Gender Mainstreaming, Coaching, and mandatory training as per UNOPS policy.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or have recently completed (within 3 years prior to the application date of the internship) a Bachelor/Master’s/Ph.D. Degree in developmental studies, social science or related field.
• Professional qualification proven to be equivalent to a university degree shall be considered.
• Completion of an Advanced University Degree in the relevant areas is a strong asset.
• At least one year of experience in the field of business development, communications, and partnerships in a reputable organization is preferred.

Experience:

• At least one-year of experience in the field of business development, communications, and/or partnerships in a reputable organization is preferred.
• Excellent English writing skill is an asset.
• Experience in the usage of computers and software packages (Google Suite/Workspace Office) and experience in handling web-based systems is desirable.

Language:

• Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Bangla is preferred.