Internship, Private Sector Fundraising Division

Organizational Context

The UN Secretariat, specifically the UNRWA External Relations Department in Amman, Jordan, is seeking an intern for its Private Sector Fundraising Division. This role offers the opportunity to gain experience within a key UN agency, contributing to its external relations and fundraising efforts. The internship is for six months, starting August 2026.

Job Purpose

This internship aims to provide practical experience in private sector fundraising within the UN Secretariat's UNRWA External Relations Department. The intern will support the High-Value Donor (HVD) unit by assisting in the design and development of fundraising materials, engaging in donor cultivation activities, and organizing meetings and events. Key contributions include research on fundraising opportunities, donor intelligence gathering to enhance retention, and data compilation for performance analysis. The role is designed to offer hands-on experience in donor relations, communications, and event support, contributing to the division's overall fundraising objectives and strengthening relationships with high-value donors.

Responsibilities

Support the High-Value Donor (HVD) unit in designing and developing concept notes, proposals, and reports. Contribute to donor cultivation activities and products, including online webinars, seasonal outreach, loyalty gifts, and visibility materials such as social media posts. Assist in organizing field visits and developing branded items. Facilitate the organization of meetings and calls with partners. Conduct research on fundraising and networking opportunities, and support the unit in preparing for network events and prospect meetings. Perform donor intelligence research on existing high-value donors and their networks to enhance retention and cultivation. Compile data on HVD key performance indicators and support the preparation of quarterly reports and analyses on the High Value Donors portfolio.

Work Experience

No specific work experience is explicitly required for this internship. However, the role involves tasks that benefit from research, data analysis, and communication skills, suggesting that prior exposure to these areas would be advantageous.

Skills

Service mindset, collaboration, research and data analysis, effective communication, ability to condense information, teamwork, independent work, attention to detail, problem-solving, creative solution development, drive for results, excellent Microsoft Office proficiency. Knowledge of Canva, Mailchimp, and/or Salesforce is an asset. Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.

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