Dutystation: Thimphu, Bhutan
Functional responsibilities
The Project Management Intern will have an opportunity to work on the below listed areas:
Providing support to the project team with the extraction and collection of data from different sources. The intern will also be expected to share or propose improvements to these tasks (e.g. automations, dashboards, etc).
Learn and Assist in the project budget and financial expenditure and all administrative procedures in line with the work-plan.
Learn and Assist in processing direct payments and advance requests and prepare project budget revisions. The intern will also be expected to share or propose improvements to these processes.
Analysis and structuring of data, and compiling periodic updates to different users.
Support in conducting periodic project health checks.
Provide support to the project team in setting up regular and ad-hoc meetings; prepare summaries of actions to be taken, and track progress on planned issues and follow-up with focal points.
Work on the compilation and distribution of progress reports, lessons learned and best practice; and periodic newsletters, and other communications and stakeholder management initiatives.
Provide support and technical input in updating and administering of progress dashboard.
Get acquainted with projects’ documentation and support in its management and review.
Support and provide recommendations on rolling out of the capacity building and training plan on program management.
Support in the design and roll-out of necessary systems and processes of the project.
Participate in project meetings and initiatives with the aim of building experience around Project Management.
Training components and learning elements
Participation in missions or training courses
Education/Experience/Language requirements
*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY*
Education
A First level Degree (Bachelor’s Degree) is required preferably in the areas of Project Management, Social Studies, Development Studies, or other relevant discipline.
The applicant should be enrolled currently or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to the start date of the intern assignment.
Experience
While no previous work experience is required for the internship, it will be considered an asset if the intern has;
Skills in researching, writing, and editing content that is clear, concise, and effectively conveying key messages to target audiences.
Language requirements
TOGETHER, WE BUILD THE FUTURE
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.
