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Infrastructure and Project Management (IPM) Intern

Copenhagen

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: Copenhagen
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Infrastructure and Urban-Rural development
    • Project and Programme Management
  • Closing Date: Closed

Job categories Engineering, Project Management
Vacancy code VA/2024/B0059/29344
Department/office MP, IPMG, Infra and PM Group
Duty station Copenhagen, Denmark
Contract type Intern
Contract level Intern
Duration 6 months (extendable to a maximum of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance, budget availability and organizational needs)
Application period 05-Dec-2024 to 19-Dec-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

Support the administration of design review:

  • Respond to or coordinate answers to requests related to design review. 

  • Track the status of and coordinate responsibilities among task owners.

  • Log and track the passage of designs through the review process and centrally store all relevant design documentation.

  • Support the preparation and operation of daily coordination meetings and weekly risk meetings with regions.

  • Contribute to drafting documents to support the progressive development of design review, such as guidance materials, data analysis, etc.  

Infrastructure & Project Management Support:

  • Support a variety of tasks, work packages and projects as outlined and assigned in the annual work plan for the Engagement Assurance (EA) team.

  • Responsible for meeting goals, targets and performance standards as set out by the supervisor.

  • Provide analysis and reporting as required; Conduct research and collect data/information.

  • Support compliance with all policies, guidelines and instructions set out by the practice and organization.

  • Assist in the review of technical infrastructure project documentation for completeness, quality, against the requirements of the relevant technical codes and standards including the verification of low-risk reviews carried out by peer-reviewed, low-risk infrastructure works.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Educational Requirement

  • Completion of secondary school or equivalent is required. 

  • Candidates must be currently enrolled in or have recently completed (within three years prior to the application date of the internship) a Bachelor/Master’s/Ph.D. university degree in a relevant area, preferably, but not limited to, Engineering, Architecture, or Planning. A university degree in a relevant field such as International Development or International Relations in combination with some experience preferably in the areas of engineering, architecture and planning may be accepted.

Internship-related experiences

While no prior work experience is required the following experience is highly desirable:

  • Knowledge of Google suite, particularly Google Sheets

  • The ideal candidate will have experience in one or several of the following areas:

    • Academic research;

    • Engineering;

    • International development or humanitarian response.

    • Data analysis.

Language Skills

  • Fluency in English is required.

  • Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is considered an asset.

This vacancy is now closed.