General Information

Position Title
Intern (Climate & Data)
Job Category
Programme
Duty Station(s)
Copenhagen
Seniority Level
Entry Level
ICS Level
Internship
Contract Type
Internship
Contract Level
Internship
Posting Start Date
23-Apr-2026
Posting End Date
07-May-2026
Duration
6 months (extendable to a maximum of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance, budget availability and organizational needs)

Job Highlight

Assist the CAP team by strengthening data, tools, and analytics - turning climate, environmental, energy, and emission data into clear insights, dashboards, and communications that advance climate action.

About the Group

The Executive Office provides overall leadership and direction for UNOPS, ensuring strategic alignment, operational integrity, and delivery of the organization’s mandate in support of Member States and the UN system. It drives the development and implementation of the corporate strategy and Strategic Plan, overseeing organizational performance, budget delivery, and financial accountability. 

The Office leads major transformation initiatives, including cultural reform, while strengthening systems for governance, risk management, decision-making, and performance reporting. Externally, it represents UNOPS to the Executive Board, Member States, UN partners, and key stakeholders, positioning the organization as a trusted partner in advancing the 2030 Agenda and UN Development System repositioning.

Through strategic leadership, transparent governance, and effective communications, the Executive Office enhances organizational impact, visibility, and trust, ensuring UNOPS remains fit-for-purpose in a dynamic global environment.

Job Specific Context

The Climate Action Programme (CAP) is an organization-wide initiative dedicated to addressing climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing climate resilience in its operations and project life-cycle, with a focus on renewable energy transition, operational efficiency, and sustainable development. 

UNOPS 2026-29 Strategic Plan includes an ambition of reducing UNOPS climate footprint, as part of the UN global priority of combating climate change. The CEB-approved UN Sustainability Strategy (UNSS) 2020-2030 places a similar expectation on UN system agencies, with a view of aligning to the IPCC emission reduction targets. 

Within UNOPS, the CAP has small, dedicated teams of climate specialists supporting on-the-ground transformation.  This includes working with the portfolio of offices across 6 regions to reduce operational climate emissions and reduce the vulnerability of our personnel and operations to climate impacts.  Equally important is our work across our service lines to influence and support the design and implementation of low carbon, resilient solutions.  


Role Purpose

The Intern provides vital support by assisting with the data and communication needs of the team. The core of this role is rooted in data management and communication. The intern will support the development of tools, resources and documents, as well as assist with the data collection, management, analysis and visualisation of climate and environmental data.

Functions / Key Results Expected

  1. Data Management, Analysis and Visualization

  • Support in the development of tools, resources and documents related to climate action

  • Support data collection, management, analysis and visualisation in relation to the global environmental and climate inventory. (Scope 1, 2 potentially 3)

  • Responsible for downloading, managing, and organizing energy reading records from smart meters

  • Process, clean, and verify the integrity of data used for analysis

  • Gather, analyze and visualize a broad range of existing data sources; create dashboards and visualisation of reports, performance indicators, etc.

  • Explore technical solutions to integrate reporting of office resilience assessment with other databases and processes within the organisation

  • Identify tools, systems and processes required for effective, efficient and sustainable analytics support 

  • Assist with the maintenance and update of climate and environmental databases


  1. Communication and Capacity Building

  • Support communication of the team results through the creation of infographics, case studies, etc.

  • Provide maintenance, update and graphic improvements to the documents and tools used by the team

  • Research and information/data collection on climate and sustainability topics/trends

  • Support compilation of best practises in climate action from within and outside UNOPS

  • Assist with the preparation of reports, presentation, meeting minutes, updates, and other documents 

  • Assist with training support, preparation of workshops/webinars and development of training material 

  • Support with awareness-raising and outreach initiatives

  • Contribute to the maintenance and updating of the CAP intranet site and general communication materials

  • Any other duties in support of the CAP Team.

Skills

Communication, Data Acquisition, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Processing, Data Visualization, Formula Language

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

Required:

  • Graduated in most recent 3 years with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Analytics, Economics, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology, Environmental Science, Climate Science, Energy Management, Natural Resources Management, Engineering, Sustainable Development Studies, Political Science, International Relations or any related discipline OR

  • Enrolled or graduated in most recent 3 years in a Master’s (or higher) programme degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related disciplines. 



Experience Requirements

Required:

  • Recent or current experience working with structured datasets (including basic data cleaning, validation, consolidation, and interpretation to support reliable analysis) as well as presenting data clearly through charts/tables for technical and non-technical audiences

  • Knowledge and advanced application of Google Workspace tools, including Sheets, Docs, Slides and Drive, or equivalent is required. 

Desired: 

  • Experience in climate change, environmental management, sustainable development or project management is desired. 

  • Knowledge of graphic design applications and ability to produce posters, charts, leaflets is desired.

  • Knowledge and application of data analysis and visualization tools (e.g. Data/Looker Studio, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent).

  • Familiarity with databases and data platforms (e.g. Google BigQuery).

Language Requirements

Language Proficiency Level Requirement
English Fluent Required
French Intermediate Desirable
Spanish Intermediate Desirable

Additional Information

  • Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. 
  • Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
  • Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
  • Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments. 
  • UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 
  • UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience requirements outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to considering all candidates in a fair and transparent manner, and we value diverse perspectives and experiences, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
  • We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
 
Terms and Conditions
  • For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 
  • For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here. 
  • For more details about the contract types, please click here.
  • All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda. 
  • It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
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