Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement Intern (Global Compact Network Singapore)

Organisation Overview: Global Compact Network Singapore (UNGCNS) is the local chapter of the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. We advance responsible business practices and drive multi-stakeholder action in areas such as climate action, human rights, labour, and anti-corruption to build a more sustainable and resilient future.

Brief Description: This role will support UNGCNS in expanding its network and building strategic partnerships such as assisting with researching potential corporate and institutional partners, outreach and engagement, coordinating meetings, tracking partnership opportunities, and supporting business development initiatives. The intern will gain hands-on experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership strategy, and professional networking while contributing to sustainability and corporate responsibility programmes.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. To research and identify potential corporate, institutional, and NGO partners aligned with UNGCNS’ mission

2. To assist in outreach and engagement with prospective partners via email, calls, or virtual meetings

3. To support coordination of partnership meetings and follow-ups with internal and external stakeholders

4. To track partnership opportunities, leads, and progress using Excel or CRM tools

5. To help prepare materials, presentations, and proposals for potential partners

6. To support ongoing business development initiatives and ad-hoc tasks related to partnership growth

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

1. To develop hands-on experience in identifying and engaging potential corporate and institutional partners

2. To build professional skills in stakeholder communication, relationship management, and outreach

3. To gain experience preparing proposals, presentations, and supporting business development initiatives

4. To learn to track and manage partnership opportunities using Excel or CRM tools

5. To understand the role of partnerships in advancing sustainability, corporate responsibility, and organisational impact

Duration of Internship: 6 months

Daily Working Hours: Mon-Thu, 9am - 6pm; Fri, 9am - 5pm; Mon & Fri - work from home unless otherwise

Will this internship require weekend work?: No weekend work required

Requirements (if any):

1. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal

2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

3. Experience in research, business development, sales, or stakeholder engagement is an advantage

4. Ability to draft professional emails, presentations, and basic proposals

5. Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently

6. Strong organisational and time-management skills

7. Professional attitude and ability to liaise with external partners

8. Team player, collaborative, and adaptable to changing priorities

9. Flexible to assist with ad-hoc tasks or urgent outreach as needed

10. Interest in corporate sustainability, ESG, and non-profit partnership work, is preferred

No of Vacancies: 1

Contact Person Name: Raghu Reddiam

Contact Person Email: raghu.reddiam@unglobalcompact.sg

Please read the following to apply for the internship:

1.      Click here for the application form.

2.      Select the number of internship roles you wish to apply for at "Number of Internship Role(s) to Apply For".

3.      Copy and paste Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement Intern (Global Compact Network Singapore) into the "Internship Role" field.

For further enquiries on the internship role, you may email the contact person as stated in the description.