Programme Assistant at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Task description

Under the direct supervision of Head of Private Sector Unit, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: 1. Support private sector engagement at the corporate level:

•  Support the creation of partnerships with private sector using the UN Environ-ment Programme’s online Partners’ Portal
•  Support the due diligence process for new potential partners.
•  Conduct training workshops on the use of Partners’ Portal, webinars and presentations on other assigned activities.
•  Assist in the development of toolkits and guidelines for private sector engage-ment in the UN Environment Programme
•  Support the maintenance of mailing lists and database of private sector part-nerships. 2. Support the development of resource mobilization efforts from the philan-thropic sector:
•  Support the development of various written outputs, such as background pa-pers, briefing notes, and presentations related to resource mobilization.
•  Support the research of philanthropic entities (foundations, etc.) around the world, matching with UNEP’s Programme of Work objectives.
•  Support the research of global philanthropic trends and donor intelligence.
•  Contribute to drafting of success stories, fundraising, advocacy and outreach materials, web site content, other communication materials.
•  Knowledge management and sharing
•  Perform other duties as required. Output expectations
•  Effective and timely partnership process with private sector entities
•  Development of private sector guidelines, toolkits, presentations
•  Successful strategic partnerships with philanthropic entities
•  Successful resource mobilization from philanthropic entities

Requirements

Required experience

• 3 years of experience in research and analysis and expertise in creation of visually appealing and strong communication products and messages; with the private sector and/or international organizations.