Dutystation: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Functional responsibilities
The main functions of the Programme Management (PM) Intern include:
Providing support to the Transactional Unit with the extraction and collection of data from different sources;
Assist in the analysis and structuring of data, and compiling periodic updates to different users;
Support in conducting periodic project health checks;
Provide support to Transactional Unit in setting up regular and ad-hoc meetings; prepare minutes and summaries of actions to be taken, and track progress on planned issues and follow-up with focal points;
Assist with the compilation and distribution of progress reports, lessons learned and best practice; and periodic newsletters;
Support in developing program management dashboard, updating and administering of the dashboard;
Support in documentation management processes through review of projects’ documentations;
Support in the harmonization of Programme Management templates and roll out of tools;
Assist in rolling out of the capacity building and training plan on program management;
Support in the design and roll-out of necessary systems and processes to strengthen programme management;
Participate in Transactional Unit-led meetings and initiative with the aim of building experience around Project Management;
Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor;
Education/Experience/Language requirements
A first-level Degree (Bachelor’s Degree) is required, preferably in Project Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Logistics/Supply Chain management, Health, Social Studies, Development Studies, or other relevant discipline
The applicant should have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to the start date of the intern assignment.
B. Work Experience
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UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.
Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.
We are proud of our people and embrace diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries from a range of backgrounds, and languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.
We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.