Internship opportunity with UNESCO Venice Office: Culture Unit, fund-raising activities (Deadline: 13/11/2015)

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UNESCO is currently seeking an intern to assist the Culture Unit within the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe, Venice (Italy), in identifying fund-raising opportunities and develop project proposals, with special focus on the European Union funding programmes. Duration: 3 to 6 months approx. Dates: Winter-Spring 2016.

Tasks:

Under the direct supervision of the responsible Project Officer and under the overall supervision of the Head of the Culture Unit as required, the intern will undertake the following tasks:

• Assist in identifying, monitoring and assessing fund-raising opportunities for activities in South-east Europe, in the field of culture, with special focus on the relevant European Union funding programmes;
• Assist in preparing project proposals and in managing information and communications with the potential partners;
• Assist in preparing presentations and outreach content;
• Other tasks as required.

Learning Opportunities:

• General understanding of the work and mission of UNESCO, with a special focus in the role of field offices and in the field of culture;
• Developing knowledge and understanding of the functioning of EU funding mechanisms;
• Hands-on experience with an international environment;
• Insight into issues of cooperation at regional level.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a second level or master’s (or equivalent) university programme in cultural management, international relations, development studies or a related field;
• Basic knowledge of UNESCO’s mandate, structure, and activities, with special focus in the field of culture;
• Full proficiency in English (working language for the assignment); knowledge of Italian is an asset.

Instructions for Application:

To apply for this internship, please submit your application directly through UNESCO’s internship portal at stageweb.unesco.org. Select the Venice Office as the location of your internship.

In the “Motivation” section of the application, please include a reference to this advertisement. Deadline: COB 13/11/2015.