Project management Intern

UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services

Job categories Programme Management
Vacancy code VA/2024/B5004/28703
Department/office GPO, NYPO, Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio
Duty station New York, United States of America
Contract type Intern
Contract level Intern
Duration 4 months with possibility of extension
Application period 12-Aug-2024 to 25-Aug-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

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 follow-ups;
  • 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.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Education:

  • Applicants must be 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.

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

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