Project management Intern
3 weeks ago
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.
UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects.
Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.
New York Portfolios Office (NYPO) supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management.
and development operations.
It was formed by combining the following portfolios:
Grants Management
Services (GMS), UN Technology Support Services (UNTSS), Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio (DSIP) It provides Services to partners' programmes that are designed, structured, and managed with a global perspective and primarily serving partners that are headquartered in New York.
The SDC has a footprint of approximately 125 countries.
The Project Management Intern is part of the Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) under the New York Portfolios Office (NYPO) SDC through its Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio (DSIP) supporting various projects in partnership with UNOCT.
Functional Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the project management intern will be responsible for the following specific tasks:
- Provide support to the implementation of the projects activities;
- Assist and provide administrative and substantive support in the organization of events, meetings, conferences etc.;
- Support in conducting research and collecting data as requested;
- Interact with colleagues, clients and partners to exchange information on administrative issues and seek cooperation.
- Resolution of routine administrative and process problems, referring complex issues to supervisor with recommendations for course of action;
- Create Requisitions and Purchase Orders (POs); performance of reconciliation activities such as closure and cancellation POs. Inquiries on PO details and activities. Generation of PO reports for expedition, status and details information; and create receipts including information such as distributions, rejections and cancellations;
- Create vendor details and approval followups;
- Monitoring of payments and follow up when problems arise; Review of payment vouchers and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, compliance with UNOPS FRRs and correctness of account code charges;
- Process travel and expenses according to established procedures and practice;
- Ensure full compliance of operations with UNOPS rules, regulations, policies and strategies;
- Collaborate with the Project Manager and the Programme team in any other matter as required.
Monitoring and Progress Controls - Satisfactory delivery of project-related tasks within predetermined deadlines;
- Meet projected outputs as outlined by the supervisor;
- Regular meetings with supervisor to ensure timely completion of assignments.
\FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Education:
- Applicants must be enrolled in a university programme such as Bachelor, Masters or Ph.
(or the equivalent) or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to the application date of the internship.
Experience:
- Legal permit or student visa to work in New York is required
- Any prior work experience is not required.
- Any previous experience in international development would be an asset.
Language: - Fluency in English (write, read, talk) is required.
- Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.
Other Requirements:
- Legal permit or student visa to work in New York is required
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others.
For people managers only:
Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
Contract type, level and duration
*Contract type: Internship
*Contract level:N/A
Contract duration: 4 months with possibility of extension, subject to satisfactory performance, availability of funds and necessity of services
This internship is not designed to lead to a staff position with UNOPS. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of the internship.
Interns may be eligible for a monthly stipend from UNOPS provided that they do not receive funds from other institutions.
Further, UNOPS may provide a one time travel lumpsum of 500 USD. However, they must make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and necessary visa arrangements.For more details about UNOPS internships please follow this link:
Additional Information
- Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
- UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
- Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
- We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
- All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
- It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
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