External Relations and Partnerships Internship with the United Nations in Egypt 2026
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Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Job Type
- Full time
Job FieldsMarketing and PR Jobs
Opportunity FieldLaw, Human Rights and Gender , Others
Job locationEgypt
Deadline2026-06-13
Opportunity description
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is offering an internship opportunity at its Regional Office for Arab States in Cairo. The internship provides students and recent graduates with hands-on experience in external relations, policy research, partnership management, donor engagement, and policy analysis related to disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, and sustainable development. Interns will also support the organization of regional events and contribute to the preparation of analytical studies and materials for partners and donor organizations.
Benefits
- Internship opportunity with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction.
- Gain practical experience in international relations and partnership management.
- Learn about the operations of donor agencies and international organizations.
- Participate in regional initiatives focused on disaster risk reduction and resilience.
- Develop research, analytical, and report-writing skills.
- Work in a diverse and multicultural international environment.
- Location: Cairo.
- Internship Duration: From 6 September 2026 to 5 May 2027.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship.
- Interns are responsible for covering all expenses related to travel, accommodation, living costs, medical insurance, and visa fees (if applicable) during the internship period.
Duties & responsibilities
- Conduct research and policy analysis related to international affairs, disaster risk reduction, and resilience.
- Prepare briefing notes, background papers, and analytical profiles on partners, donors, and stakeholders.
- Support stakeholder mapping and partnership development activities.
- Contribute to the preparation of communication materials, presentations, reports, and strategic documents.
- Monitor developments in international policies, donor priorities, and funding strategies.
- Support the organization of the Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction and other related events.
- Assist in coordinating relations with governments, international organizations, development partners, and regional stakeholders.
Eligibility criteria
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Master’s degree programme or have recently completed one.
- Alternatively, applicants may be in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree or be a recent graduate.
- Demonstrated interest in the work of the United Nations and international affairs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and international environment.
- Experience or knowledge in designing surveys, questionnaires, and data collection tools is desirable.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of Arabic is considered an asset.