Project Management Intern
New York City
- Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
- Location: New York City
- Grade: Internship - Internship
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Occupational Groups:
- Project and Programme Management
- Closing Date: 2025-03-11
Functional Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Chief of Staff , the incumbent will provide support to the Climate Action Team. The responsibilities include:
- Provide support in organizing high-level meetings and events, including assistance with logistics, drafting background materials, and assisting with follow-ups, including summarizing key points and action items;
- Provide support in research and preparing drafts of concept notes and proposals;
- Provide support drafting reporting on projects, including compiling post-activity reports, creating presentations proposals, assist in organizing data collected in surveys, drafting briefing and background notes as well as project activity summaries and updates;
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Support the collection and organization of climate-related data, ensuring accuracy and consistency while assisting in the preparation of insights and summaries.
Track and document climate action commitments and transition plans of non-Party stakeholders, compiling relevant updates and key developments; - Assist in other Climate Action Team activities as needed.
Training components and learning elements
- Programme Management
- Project Management
- United Nations context exposure
- Climate change exposure
In addition to accessing UNOPS online training courses and tools, the Intern is encouraged to attend and participate at learning events organized by UNOPS and Climate Action Team.
Mandatory training for all UNOPS personnel on the UN system and access to a learning platform includes a broad variety of courses in different subjects such as human rights, security, cybersecurity, gender mainstreaming, prevention of sexual harassment and others (certificates included).
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Academic qualifications
Currently enrolled in a university programme such as Bachelor, Masters or Ph.D. (or the equivalent) or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to the application date of the internship. Preferably in International Relations or Diplomacy, International Environment, Climate or related areas.
Language Skills
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.
Computer Literacy
Computer literacy with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and/ or Google Suite is an asset.
Internship-related experiences
Introductory experience in project research, coordination, management, support or administration is desired.
Additional requirements
Excellent organizational and communication skills; attention to detail; and determination to meet deadlines are an asset.
Familiarity with the work of the United Nations Organization, its mandate, main areas of focus, United Nations Bodies, etc. is an asset.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.