🌍 Rejoignez le FMDV, une organisation en première ligne de la transformation financière des territoires !

Le FMDV (Fonds Mondial pour le Développement des Villes) recrute un·e Stagiaire de 6 mois pour appuyer son travail de plaidoyer international et ses programmes pour le financement de la transition et de l’adaptation urbaines. Si vous êtes jeune, dynamique, et que vous souhaitez contribuer activement à la localisation du financement, au renforcement des capacités publiques et à la mise en œuvre de solutions concrètes pour un développement urbain juste et durable, cette offre est faite pour vous.

📌 Poste basé à Paris | Stage | Déplacements internationaux possibles
📅 Candidatures ouvertes jusqu’au 24 juillet 2025

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Plus d’informations : https://www.financeyourcities.org/

FMDV PRESENTATION & CONTEXT

FMDV is a global network of local and regional governments with the mission to develop and promote investment and financing solutions for urban development. Both a network of expertise and an incubator for operational strategies, FMDV supports its partners in three operational areas at all levels of intervention (international, regional, national, and local): 

• Supporting strategies and operational solutions for financing urban development: FMDV supports ministries, local governments and their associations, international organizations and financing institutions, through support and advisory missions, in the design and deployment of strategies and institutional mechanisms for financing urban development.

• Organizing the convergence of stakeholders to accelerate action: FMDV is working to build a common vision of financing carried by various stakeholders – public, private, and institutional. FMDV contributes to international multi-stakeholder platforms on climate finance, organizes multi-stakeholder dialogues at the national level, and connects cities with investors (matchmaking sessions).

• Leading advocacy for action, producing and sharing knowledge: FMDV contributes to the political and institutional debate on localizing finance through advocacy actions (including at the United Nations), the publication of reference books, case studies, and the organization of training courses and study trips.

FMDV has mobilized more than 1,500 local governments from 110 countries and the majority of donors around these issues, and has helped to mobilize more than EUR 1,3 billion over the last 5 years.

Based in Paris, FMDV has offices and representations in Africa (Madagascar, Nouakchott) and Latin America (Brazil). 

FMDV is recruiting one full time intern to support programs on financing urban transitions and its global advocacy work, willing to work in a multicultural and collaborative environment and advance the agenda of cities and subnational actors at the global level.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERNSHIP 

Under the supervision of FMDV’s Executive Director, the intern will support a broad range of activities spanning international advocacy, program implementation, and communication, with a particular focus on subnational finance and sustainable urban development, especially in Africa.

1/ Contribute to FMDV’s Global Advocacy and Policy Engagement

• Conduct research and analysis on urban development finance (Agenda 2030, SDGs, New Urban Agenda, Paris Agreement, etc.).
• Contribute to the production of strategic notes, concept papers, factsheets, and desk reviews on subnational financing.
• Support FMDV’s advocacy work at the United Nations and other global platforms (e.g., COP30).

2/ Support the Implementation of Programs in Africa and Other Regions

• Assist in the facilitation of policy dialogues between local/regional governments, national governments, international institutions, and private actors.
• Help draft roadmaps and action plans in the field of urban finance.
• Contribute to the identification and development of investment-ready projects for cities, including feasibility assessments, project proposals, and investor matchmaking.

3/ Support Capacity Building Initiatives

• Contribute to the design and implementation of training programs on topics such as financial management, project planning, and access to funding.
• Assist with the development of training materials and support the rollout of learning platforms and tools for local governments.

4/ Contribute to the Activities of Strategic Alliances and Networks

• Support the coordination and activities of the Alliance of African Ministers for Urbanization Financing, including webinars, workshops, and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to the strengthening of the Alliances of Subnational Development Banks in Africa and in Latin America & the Caribbean, through event organization and facilitation of member exchanges.

5/ Assist with the Organization of International Events

• Support the preparation and logistics of high-level sessions during international forums such as the UN events, Climate COPs, the High-Level Political Forum, and the SDG Summit.
• Assist in developing agendas, identifying and contacting speakers, and producing briefing and background materials.

PROFILE

Required qualifications :

• Formation (Master’s level) in , political science, international cooperation, urban development or project development.

 Required skills : 

• Interest in the political, economic, financial, social, and cultural context in which FMDV operates (climate negotiations, international urban agenda, international negotiations and conferences) 
• Good knowledge of international negotiation processes and international organizations operating within and outside the UN system
• Good understanding of the international development landscape and of the activities of relevant networks, in particular those active at the subnational level
• Excellent oral and writing skills, ability to summarize information in both English and French (Spanish or Portuguese would be a plus)
• Organizational skills and flexibility in working according to priorities
• Excellent computer skills:  Pack Office, Suite Adobe basics – Photoshop and Indesign would be a plus

CONDITIONS

Type of contract : Internship

Based in Paris, 6-month full-time internship contract under French law (35h/week)

Compensation: yes (minimum compensation under French law)

Opportunities to travel abroad during the duration of the internship.

Possibility to be recruited after the internship

Starting date : 1 September 2025

Apply to this position : applications (resume and short cover letter explaining your main motivations to join) to be sent by 24 July 2025 EOD  by email to: recruitment@fmdv.net; aramel@fmdv.net; fferreux@fmdv.net; lsobrado@fmdv.net.

A personalized response will only be sent to candidates selected for an interview.