Intern for Partnerships and Financing for Sustainable Development for people with disabilities

Organizational Context

The United Nations Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) in San Salvador, El Salvador, operates under a global reform initiative to enhance the UN Development System's effectiveness in achieving the 2030 Agenda and SDGs. The RCO supports national development priorities and SDG attainment, led by an empowered UN Resident Coordinator. This internship specifically aims to foster inclusive participation and professional development for a young student with a physical disability.

Job Purpose

This internship within the UN Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) in San Salvador provides a formative and immersive experience for a young student with a physical disability. The role contributes to inclusive participation and equal access to professional development. The intern will support key processes in interagency coordination, strategic planning, and financing for development, gaining a deep understanding of the UN system's collaborative work. The position is designed to offer practical experience in partnership-building and integrated programming, aligning with national development priorities and the UN Cooperation Framework, while also supporting innovative financing mechanisms and resource mobilization strategies.

Responsibilities

The intern will contribute to the organization and systematization of interagency and multi-stakeholder meetings to promote coherence and joint action among UN entities. Responsibilities include assisting in the coordination and follow-up of interagency initiatives aligned with the UN Cooperation Framework and national development priorities. The intern will support research and the development of knowledge products and tools related to innovative financing, such as concept notes, briefs, and bulletins. Additionally, the role involves assisting in consultation processes for strategic planning exercises, including the Country Analysis, by compiling and organizing relevant inputs. The intern will also contribute to the design and implementation of resource mobilization strategies, including support for pooled funding mechanisms.

Work Experience

Applicants to the UN Internship Program are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study closely related to the type of internship applied for is necessary. The internship is intended for a young student with a physical disability.

Skills

Analytical skills, organizational skills, communication skills, partnership-building, integrated programming, research, knowledge product development, resource mobilization, interagency coordination, strategic planning, innovative financing.

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