Global Institutional Partnership Intern

As a Global Institutions Partnership Intern, internally known as Global Foundations Organizations Institutions (GFOI) Intern, you will be part of a GFOI team, whose goal is to raise funds (awards) for housing and development programs from institutions and governments globally. The GFOI team members are located in the US, Costa Rica, UK, Asia Pacific, Africa and Slovakia. The role of the team is to scan global institutional funding environment, conduct research on FOI donors and support the FOI team to develop FOI strategies.

This position is to be based in our Habitat Area Office for the Europe and Middle East region located in Bratislava, Slovakia.

The main responsibilities would be:
  • Undertaking research into innovative funding opportunities (blended finance, pooled funds, social impact investors) and providing inputs into donor mapping efforts across the GFOI team (20% of your time).
  • Support with the GFOI Forecasting which will include monitoring Devex, donor platforms (European Commission, the World Bank, regional Development Banks) and other relevant sites to identify new opportunities that align with Habitat’s strategic mission (25% of your time).
  • Support development of Institutional Partners’ Analysis, Tiering and Strategies (25% of your time)
  • Support development of Institutional Partners’ Strategies and their roll-out including the use of Customer Relationship Management system (25% of your time)
  • Administrative tasks (5% of your time)

Who are we looking for?
  • University student who has taken relevant courses in International Relations, Political Science or other related fields
  • Ideally starting the first year of Master’s degree, must be based in Slovakia
  • Availability for +/- 20 hours a week
  • Excellent English (written and spoken)
  • Excellent writing and research skills
  • Interest in a long-term internship for at least a year
  • A strong interest in conducting detailed research focused on grant pre-positioning and proposal development
  • Interest in topics of international development and housing, bi-lateral and multi-lateral institutions, grants and funding
  • Openness to learn and ability to process large and complex data and fill in research templates to share findings in user-friendly formats
  • Proficient to advanced in Microsoft Office
  • Attention to detail, organized and strong analysis skills
  • Advanced digital skills (MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), any database or knowledge system is welcomed
  • Active support of HFHI Values:
- Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves
- Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
- Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission
  • Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

Closing date for applications is June 15th, 2025. All applicants will receive feedback from us. To find out more about HFHI visit us at www.habitat.org/emea.

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Location:
Bratislava, Slovakia
Position Category:
Paid Internship
Type:
International Internship
Function:
Government Relations, International Programs
Travel:
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About Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.

At Habitat for Humanity International, we are compelled by our Koinonia roots to put God’s love for all into action and pursue housing equity and opportunity by bringing all people together to build community and drive impact. We strive to build a culture rooted in learning, accountability and trust, attracting and retaining mission-driven talent reflective of the global communities we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, we realize our success depends on courageously committing to being a workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued, and building a workforce that reflects a variety of lived experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, in which every person experiences dignity and respect.

We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children) and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.