Programme Development Intern

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale. 

UNOPS Thailand Operations Hub (THOH) is under the UNOPS Asia Regional Office and was established to better support, develop and oversee the UNOPS portfolio of projects in South East Asia and the Pacific. Located in Bangkok, Thailand, the Hub comprises two main offices –THOH Thailand and THOH Indonesia and its current portfolio spans HR transactional services, financial management services, procurement services and project implementation services currently being provided to a wide range of other UN entities, INGOs and Governments/Government agencies in South East Asia and the Pacific.  

THOH Thailand delivers HR Transactional services on behalf of Global clients. Through this service provision stream, THOH Thailand enhances the operational capacity of UNOPS to serve partners with large-scale and high volume HR services through need-driven corporate level project services. In support of, and to best serve client's needs, THOH Thailand has developed and utilizes standardized and unified systems and processes born of extensive experience that ensures the highest quality of services and cost-effectiveness for partners.

In the context of THOH’s ongoing operations in South East Asia and the Pacific, UNOPS is looking for a highly-motivated Programme Development Intern to support the business development efforts for the Hub. The Programme Development Intern will report to the Partnerships and Business Development Officer and will support the implementation of THOH’s partnership and business development strategy with specific focus on South East Asia and the Pacific. The incumbent will be liaising extensively with colleagues at THOH Thailand as well as relevant offices at UNOPS Asia Regional Office and UNOPS Headquarters. The incumbent will also be working very closely with UN Environment (UNEP) to develop joint UNOPS/UN Environment proposals on issues of REDD+, sustainable value chains, sustainable peatland management and other related areas. 

The main functions of the Programme Development Intern include:

• Support the implementation of the newly designed THOH partnerships and business development strategy for Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and the Pacific countries.
• Providing support to update the THOH Business Development strategy
• Investigate economic conditions surrounding relevant business activities, for instance industry trends and competition
• Conduct extensive market research into the life cycle of business ideas and projects
• Provide support in identifying critical inputs for high level proposals and concept notes to be delivered to a wide range of funding partners
• Provide support in writing concept notes and proposals, where appropriate, under the guidance of UNOPS and UN Environment
• Provide support in preparing background materials for high level discussions with funding partners and with government counterparts
• Any other task assigned by the supervisor

• Excellent capacity to advocate effectively, communicate sensitively across different constituencies.
• Excellent analytical and research capacity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (able to prepare and write complex documents) and proficiency in computer skills especially Microsoft office applications.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to set goals and deliver.
• Ability to work independently, to tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Team player, able to work in a multicultural team
• Openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
• Interest in working in the UN system in South East Asia

• Minimum advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) in project management, international relations, development studies, social science, engineering, environmental studies or related fields is required.  
• Should be enrolled in a university programme such as Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. (or the equivalent) or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to the applications date of the internship.

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of work experience in resource mobilization, marketing, research or business development is required
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Excellent research and drafting skills required.
• Good time management skills.

• Contract type: Internship
• Contract level: Intern
• Contract duration: 3 months, renewable up to maximum 12 months subject to performance and budget

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.