Infrastructure and Project Management (IPM) Intern
Copenhagen
- Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
- Location: Copenhagen
- Grade: Internship - Internship
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Occupational Groups:
- Infrastructure and Urban-Rural development
- Project and Programme Management
- Closing Date: Closed
Functional Responsibilities
Support the administration of design review:
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Respond to or coordinate answers to requests related to design review.
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Track the status of and coordinate responsibilities among task owners.
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Log and track the passage of designs through the review process and centrally store all relevant design documentation.
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Support the preparation and operation of daily coordination meetings and weekly risk meetings with regions.
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Contribute to drafting documents to support the progressive development of design review, such as guidance materials, data analysis, etc.
Infrastructure & Project Management Support:
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Support a variety of tasks, work packages and projects as outlined and assigned in the annual work plan for the Engagement Assurance (EA) team.
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Responsible for meeting goals, targets and performance standards as set out by the supervisor.
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Provide analysis and reporting as required; Conduct research and collect data/information.
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Support compliance with all policies, guidelines and instructions set out by the practice and organization.
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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
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Completion of secondary school or equivalent is required.
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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:
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Knowledge of Google suite, particularly Google Sheets
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The ideal candidate will have experience in one or several of the following areas:
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Academic research;
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Engineering;
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International development or humanitarian response.
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Data analysis.
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Language Skills
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Fluency in English is required.
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Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is considered an asset.