Infrastructure Assessment Assistant

The Infrastructure Assessment Assistant will participate in a capacity assessment for the Technical Directorate of Nepal Police using the CAT-I methodology developed by UNOPS. The Capacity Assessment Tool for Infrastructure (CAT-I) is a method to assess an institution’s planning, design, procurement, construction, operation, maintenance and decommissioning processes and resources.

The assessment will formulate recommendations for capacity building activities such as reorganisations, recruitments, adoption of new standards and directives, improvement of processes and tools, trainings and material support.

The Infrastructure Assessment Assistant will be responsible for organising and analysing data, documenting interviews and meetings, preparing draft presentations and reports.

The Infrastructure Assessment Assistant’s duties will include:

- Desk reviews: Read and analyse documents related to infrastructure planning, design, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance. Prepare summary notes.

- Documentation: Take interview and meeting minutes. Organise assessment data (contact information, bibliography, thematic issues).

- Presentation: Prepare diagrams and presentations for stakeholder engagement.

- Logistics: Organise interview schedule. Arrange stakeholder meeting and workshop logistics.

Training components and learning elements

During the performance of his/her duties, the intern will gain exposure to UNOPS operations and will learn the innovative assessment methods developed by the organisation.

The intern will also get key insights into the workings of the United Nations system as well as the interplay between donor-financing, partnership-building, field-work and the political complexity involved in working at a United Nations organisation.

To the extent possible, the intern will have full access and be able to participate in the full range of UNOPS training and educational opportunities, including but not limited to: PRINCE2 project management courses, UN field security training, Gender training, sustainable infrastructure and project management techniques and others.

Education:

• Bachelor Degree is a minimum requirement and should have graduated from such studies within 3 years prior to the application date of the internship; or,
• Enrolment in, or completion of advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in civil engineering, business or public administration, planning, environment, international studies, communication or in any other relevant area is preferred and may be accepted in lieu or the requirement of a Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

• Experience in civil engineering, public policy, sustainability-related work and/or capacity building desirable.
• Experience in report writing, project proposal writing and/or article or research paper publication desirable.

Language

• Proficiency in English required.
• Proficiency in Nepali is desirable.

Position Specific Competencies

• Computer literate (MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and ability to operate online collaborative tools is preferred;
• Understanding of project framework and environment;
• Knowledge of UN core values, rules and regulations an asset is an advantage;
• Excellent, proven, communication skills and ability to work in a team to achieve organizational goals;
• Ability to plan and organize tasks effectively;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Knowledge of Nepal context an advantage.

• 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.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• 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.

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.