Projects and Funding Intern

We are looking for a Projects and Funding Intern to join our team in HQ.

Supervisor: IMPACT Projects and Funding Manager

Position:Projects and Funding Intern

Contract duration:6 months

Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Remuneration: 1’450 CHF gross per month

Starting Date: January 2024

FUNCTIONS

The Projects and Funding Intern will report to the Projects and Funding Manager, and will be part of a team supervised by the Director of Projects and Institutional Partnerships, composed of two units: 1) a Projects and Funding Unit managed by the Projects and Funding Manager, also including two Projects and Funding Officers; and 2) an Institutional Partnerships Unit handled by a Donor Relations & Institutional Partnerships Specialist.

Based on these terms of reference and initial briefings, the selected candidate will progressively take on more responsibilities during the internship period, based on performance.

The Projects and Funding Intern will be responsible for:

Follow-up of processes related to Project Cycle Management

• Support the unit in keeping the department’s knowledge management tools updated – most notably the PCM Database – on a continuous basis.
• Support project-related tools and processes on a rolling basis, including but not limited to analysis of donor contracts and requirements, project codes, project cards, kick off meetings, follow up of performance / contractual indicators.
• Support the formalisation of external partnerships (specifically review and follow-up of grant agreements with IMPACT’s global partner ACTED)
• Contribute to the development of internal guidance, tools, and templates.
• Assist with review and validation of external documents, such as donor proposals and donor reports.

Support to fundraising

• Monitor and track potential funding opportunities through IMPACT’s tender monitoring framework.
• Analyse potential funding opportunities and liaise with HQ team and field missions to support the decision-making process on funding applications.
• Support the Projects and Funding Unit in the preparation of specific funding applications.
• Support the preparation of due diligences and other vetting processes for donor registration.
• Develop / consolidate project past performances.

REQUIREMENTS

• Studies related to a relevant field such as International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Research, Economics, Development Studies, or similar.
• Excellent written and spoken English, and ideally good working level in French.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
• Proven experience of copywriting and editing articles, reports and presentations.
• Academic exposure to Grant management, Project Cycle Management and/or monitoring and evaluation.
• Attentive to detail, rigorous and organised.
• Proactive team player with the ability to think and work independently.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment, to work under stress and to meet tight deadlines.
• Fast learner and resourceful individual, able to take on a challenge and try new approaches.
• Previous experience in the non-profit sector and understanding of the humanitarian coordination system would be a plus.
• Knowledge of donor/institutional funding mechanisms would be a plus.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• For this position, the internship stipend is 1’450 CHF monthly (before income tax). NB – IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary grid depending on the grade of the position and the level of education and experience of staff. A contribution to medical insurance of 450 CHF per month is already included in the salary figure.
• Applicants must hold a valid work permit for Switzerland or be EU/EFTA citizens
• Up to 40% of remote work on a weekly basis