Project Management Intern

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. 

UNOPS China currently leads and supports two projects for local governments in China, one in food safety and related nutrition and health in Changchun, and the other in healthcare and related well-being in Beidaihe. UNOPS provides advisory and technical assistance services with its expertise in procurement, project management, as well as providing capacity building to key local stakeholders.

The responsibilities will be varied based on the working area under specific guidance of the designated Supervisor.

The typical tasks of the Intern will be:

Knowledge management support

• Conduct research on the targeted industry and market, and develop related analysis report;
• Research, draft, update and maintain potential partner profiles;
• Drafting knowledge stories/best practices;
• Assisting in the organization of conferences, forums or other collaborative events;
• Perform other related research duties as required.

Communication and implementation support

• Collecting and cataloguing information;
• Contribute to communication tools to keep both internal and external clients informed of the work conducted by the China office;
• Prepare a wide variety of internal and external documents, ensuring that all deadlines are met;

Competencies

• Strategic thinking and analytical skills;
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English;
• Teamwork skills;
• Very good organization skills and methods and ability to undertake multiple tasks;
• Highly developed sense of responsibility and commitment to results;
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment;
• Analytical skills;

• All applicants must be enrolled in a degree program of Bachelor or Master in China;
• Applicants with thematic focus on Agricultural, Food Safety, Business Administration, Healthcare, International Development, Economics or other related areas would be preferred;
• Fluency in written and spoken English

• 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.  
• Interns must make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and necessary visas.
• Internship stipend is 3000 CNY per month

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.