Projects and Partnerships Intern

We are looking for a Projects and Partnerships Intern to join our team in HQ.

Supervisor: IMPACT Head of Projects and Institutional Partnerships, with functional links with the 2 managers

Position: Projects and Partnership Intern

Contract duration: 6 months

Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Remuneration: 1’450 CHF gross per month

Starting Date: asap

FUNCTIONS

• The Projects and Partnerships Intern will report to the Head of Projects and Institutional Partnerships, but will work closely with the 2 managers composing the unit 1) the Projects and Funding Manager, and 2) an Institutional Partnerships Manager. Following the recent US freeze, the department has undergone a restructuring with several functions being decentralised at regional hub level, with which the intern will also closely interact.
• Based on these terms of reference and initial briefings, the selected candidate will progressively take on more responsibilities during the internship period, based on performance.
• The Projects and Partnerships Intern will be responsible for:

FOLLOW UP OF PROCESSES RELATED TO PROJECT CYCLE MANAGEMENT (PCM)

• Support the unit in keeping the department’s knowledge management tools updated – most notably the PCM Database – on a continuous basis.
• Support project-related tools and processes on a rolling basis, including but not limited to analysis of donor contracts and requirements, project codes, project cards, kick off meetings, follow up of performance / contractual indicators.
• Support the formalisation of external partnerships (specifically review and follow-up of grant agreements with IMPACT’s global partner Acted)
• Contribute to the development of internal guidance, tools, and templates.
• Assist with review and validation of external documents, such as donor proposals and donor reports.

SUPPORT TO FUNDRAISING

• Monitor and track potential funding opportunities through IMPACT’s tender monitoring framework.
• Analyse potential funding opportunities and liaise with HQ team and field missions to support the decision-making process on funding applications.
• Support with the preparation of specific funding applications.
• Support the preparation of due diligences and other vetting processes for donor registration.
• Develop / consolidate project past performances.

SUPPORT TO PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT

• Support to the development and review of unfunded partnerships, notably by contributing to updating the consolidated database.
• Support the consolidation and review of due diligence exercises required by upstream partners
• Support to the monitoring of due diligence of funded downstream partners.

REQUIREMENTS

• Studies related to a relevant field such as International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Research, Economics, Development Studies, or similar.
• Excellent written and spoken English, and ideally good working level in French.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
• Proven experience of copywriting and editing articles, reports and presentations.
• Academic exposure to Grant management, Project Cycle Management and/or monitoring and evaluation.
• Attentive to detail, rigorous and organised.
• Proactive team player with the ability to think and work independently.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment, to work under stress and to meet tight deadlines.
• Fast learner and resourceful individual, able to take on a challenge and try new approaches.
• Previous experience in the non-profit sector and understanding of the humanitarian coordination system would be a plus.
• Knowledge of donor/institutional funding mechanisms would be a plus.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• For this position, gross salary is 1’450 CHF monthly (before income tax). NB – IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary grid depending on the grade of the position and the level of education and experience of staff. A contribution to medical insurance of 520 CHF per month is already included in the salary figure.
• Insurance covering professional and non-professional accidents throughout the period of employment with IMPACT
• Health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance in case of field visits/temporary deployments
• Enrolment in IMPACT Initiatives Research Foundational Learning Programme within the first 3 months from the start of contract.
• Up to 40% of remote work on a weekly basis.