Project Management Support Intern

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager, the intern will work with the UNOPS Project team for DOS/OSCM and will perform the following duties:

Executive and Management Support

• Support the preparation of senior-level meetings, conferences, and engagements.
• Prepare research, analysis, and policy options for improved operational support.Attend meetings with UN counterparts and committees, and coordinate follow-up to decisions.
• Assist in speechwriting, messaging, preparation of reports and background documents.Develop tracking tools and/or databases for the compilation and management of records, files, official documentation, audits etc
• In consultation with the programme manager, review, analyze and revise manuals, standard operating procedures, policies, and other relevant documents for procurement, supply chain, administration.
• Support various working groups related to contingent Owned equipment, category management.

• Help to analyze and monitor the performance across functional areas, including supply chain, uniformed support, planning and operational support, and administrative support.
• Support work on priority projects such as specific innovation initiatives.Support design, drafting, and implementing strategic priorities such as departmental-wide performance framework, client relationship models, etc.
• Assist with the preparation, coordination and monitoring of various initiatives and projects.
• Conduct market research for various sourcing activities and solicitations. 

The intern will be part of a team and will be learning on the job daily.  Dedicated time will be allocated by the supervisor for understanding the functioning of UNOPS and the UN development agency world in general.

The intern will be able to participate in other different trainings offered by UNOPS, including online language and project management courses. Other opportunities will be discussed with the intern upon arrival. No travel missions are foreseen from the outset.

1. Academic qualifications

Must be enrolled or have completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in International Studies, Business Administration, Information Technology, Management, Project Management or related fields or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to the applications date of the internship.

2. Language Skills

Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency in one or more official UN languages is desirable.

3. Internship-related experiences

Internship-related experiences not required, but previous working experience would be an asset