Intern

UNDG is a business unit within the Europe and Central Asia Region (ECR) and is composed of the Small Grants Programme, Development Group and DFS Portfolio. UNDG provides services to partners’ programs that are designed, structured and managed with a global perspective and primarily serving partners that are geographically based in North America.  The UNDG has a footprint in approximately 125 countries.

The UNDG is an implementation cluster providing services to a diverse set of clients and partners. Partner includes United Nations, UNDP and Private Foundations.  In addition to this operational role UNDG has to implement new activities in line with its Business Strategy. UNDG is seeking candidates for interns in its cluster.

• Conduct research in different areas relating to Products/Services Growth-Share Analysis including the UNDG Social Impact Investment Business Strategy.
• Support drafting of Concept notes for different areas relating to the UNDP Business Strategy.
• Support in the Audit Exercise as needed.
• Support in the Operational activities as required. Including assist the organization of conferences, forums or other collaborative events;

Education:

• All applicants must be studying for a Bachelor Degree,  Advance Degree or Ph. D. (or equivalent); or have graduated from such studies within three years prior to the application date of the internship.
• Area of study should be preferably one of the following: International Relations, Development, Environment,   Economics  or related field.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale. 

Based in Geneva, the Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECR) supports UNOPS offices throughout the region through: management, financial and programmatic oversight of global and country-specific portfolios, clusters and operations centres, including hosting services; fund and management advisory services; project implementation; procuring goods and services; and managing human resources.

ECR ensures that projects are executed to the highest standards, providing a shared knowledge base and ensuring that best practices and lessons learned are disseminated between business units and projects across the entire region.

 ECR strategy is to:

• Strengthen UNOPS role in operationalizing the Sustainable Development Goals with particular emphasis on health, environment and economic development.
• Position UNOPS in the Balkan sub-region, the Caucasus and Central Asia.
• Strengthen the implementation of ECR global and regional programmes, with revitalized partnerships in infrastructure, procurement and project management.

ECR operates global portfolios from offices in Geneva, Brussels and New York, and country-specific programmes from its operations and project centres located in Eastern Europe and Central Asian countries.

Based in the New York, the UNOPS Development Group Cluster supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. For example, within the United Nations Development Programme, the Cluster works with the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support and the Office of South-South Cooperation.

The cluster also supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as a broadening community of other New York-based United Nations organizations in the delivery of project management and implementation services