Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
- Internship
Opportunity description
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is inviting applications for an internship with its High-Value Donors Team at the agency’s headquarters in Amman, Jordan. A remote working arrangement may also be considered, subject to UNRWA’s assessment and organizational requirements.
The internship is expected to begin in August 2026 and will last for six months. It is designed to provide practical experience in fundraising, donor relationship management, proposal and report writing, communication campaigns, and partnership and funding research.
The intern will support engagement with high-value donors, contribute to the preparation of outreach content and promotional materials, assist with meetings, events, and field visits, and help analyze performance data related to the donor portfolio.
This opportunity is suitable for university students and recent graduates in fields such as business administration, marketing, communications, international relations, journalism, and social sciences who are interested in gaining professional experience within an international and multicultural environment.
Benefits
The internship offers:
- Practical experience within a United Nations agency.
- The opportunity to train at UNRWA headquarters in Amman.
- The possibility of a remote working arrangement, subject to approval.
- A six-month internship starting in August 2026.
- Development of fundraising and donor relationship management skills.
- Practical experience in preparing proposals, concept notes, and reports.
- Participation in digital communication activities, events, and field visits.
- Development of research, data analysis, and performance reporting skills.
- Exposure to professional tools such as Canva, Mailchimp, and Salesforce.
- Professional experience in an international and multicultural working environment.
Duties & responsibilities
The intern will be responsible for:
- Supporting the High-Value Donors Team in preparing concept notes, proposals, and reports.
- Contributing to donor acquisition and retention activities.
- Assisting with the organization of webinars and seasonal campaigns.
- Supporting the preparation of donor gifts and customized informational materials.
- Drafting social media content.
- Assisting with donor field visits and special events.
- Contributing to the development of branded materials and products.
- Coordinating meetings and calls with partners and relevant stakeholders.
- Researching fundraising, outreach, and networking opportunities.
- Supporting preparations for events and meetings with prospective donors.
- Conducting research on existing donors and their professional networks.
- Collecting key performance indicator data related to high-value donors.
- Contributing to quarterly reports and portfolio performance analyses.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a current university student or a recent graduate.
- Be able to begin the internship within one year of graduation.
- Be enrolled in, or have recently completed, a recognized bachelor's or graduate degree programme.
- Study or hold a degree in one of the following fields:
- Business Administration
- Communications
- Marketing
- International Relations
- Journalism
- Social Sciences
- Or another related discipline
- Demonstrate fluency in English.
- Proficiency in Arabic is considered an asset.
- Possess strong research, data analysis, and information presentation skills.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely.
- Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Show creativity, initiative, and a results-oriented mindset.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of Canva, Mailchimp, or Salesforce is considered an advantage.
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