Partnerships Intern

General Information

• Position Title
• Partnerships Intern
• Job Category
• Partnerships
• Duty Station(s)
• Geneva
• Seniority Level
• Entry Level
• ICS Level
• Internship
• Contract Type
• Internship
• Contract Level
• Internship
• Posting Start Date
• 11-Sep-2026
• Posting End Date
• 27-Sep-2026
• Duration
• Six (6) months (Extension subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance)

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in event coordination, partnerships, and communications within a dynamic United Nations environment. The intern will contribute to global programmes, enhance knowledge management, and develop valuable skills in stakeholder engagement and international relations.

The UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) brings together diverse expertise to help partners deliver impact worldwide. With hubs in New York, Geneva, and Vienna, and expert teams operating globally, GPO leads multi-regional initiatives that advance sustainable development, climate action, and peace building - including in some of the world’s most challenging environments. By leveraging our collective expertise and global networks, GPO supports UNOPS’ strategic priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals across more than 130 countries.

We work closely with major global partners - including governments, international financial institutions, and UN agencies - to deliver a wide range of services, such as project management, fund management, hosting services, and HR support.

From Geneva, UNOPS facilitates the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), working with governments, other United Nations (UN) agencies and partners by providing quality servces, integrated solutions and management support through strategic, cost-effective and results-oriented approches. This includes supporting platforms and hosting high-profile, flagship initiatives and funds focusing on health, nutrition, water and sanitation, sustainable cities, environment, energy, climate and trade.

UNOPS is a recognized resource for the UN system in Geneva – from fund management and oversight and advisory services, to providing hosting solutions to a range of global initiatives, as well as operational support to partner organizations.

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) serves as a central operational arm of the UN, delivering sustainable project management, infrastructure, and procurement services to help global partners implement peace building, humanitarian, and development initiatives. Operating out of Geneva, Switzerland, the UNOPS Geneva Office (GVA) manages a diverse global portfolio covering fund management, program implementation, advisory services, and operational support. Because UNOPS GVA oversees numerous global programs executed through Implementing Partners (IPs) from a central location, it relies on complex, remote, and third-party monitoring systems to navigate challenges around geographic spread and resource constraints.

To support these expansive global operations, the Partnerships Intern will directly assist the UNOPS Geneva Office with its engagement in high-level global events, stakeholder coordination, communications, and partnership outreach.

The Partnership Intern will support the Geneva office's participation in global events, including planning, coordination, information sharing, and knowledge management. The intern will also provide broader support for partnerships and communications tasks, contributing to the visibility and effective engagement of UNOPS Geneva and its global programmes.

Under the direct supervision of the…