Intern - Project Management (Capacity Building)

1. Capacity Building and Training Support:

• Support the planning and programme management of capacity building activities, particularly training (both online and in-person).

• Assist in the logistics and administration tasks for online and in-person training events, including communication with participants. 

• Assist in the review of training content and development of facilitation plans, including liaising with training partners, subject matter experts and service providers.  

• Assist in the organization of presentations and other communication material.

2. Toolbox Support:

• Support the coordination of activities and tracking of deliverables under the ICAT toolbox, including liaising with relevant partners and institutions.

• Assist in the preparation of terms of reference for new tools and guides, including conducting research on technical topics related to climate change. 

• Support ICAT MELU focal points on evaluations.

• Support the organization and delivery of outreach events and activities such as webinars including assisting in the preparation of outreach and communication material.

3. Research support:

• Assist with background research on aspects related to the work of ICAT. Assistance will also be required for research on specific topics related to the countries covered by ICAT, with a focus on their GHG emissions and climate policies and actions in a global, regional and national perspective, in particular, nationally determined contributions and biennial transparency reports;

• Perform other duties as required based on ICAT Secretariat’s needs.

• The incumbent should be enrolled in a university programme such as Bachelor or Masters OR have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to the applications date of the internship and be in possession of a residence permit or nationality permitting them to stay and conduct the internship in Germany during the full time of the internship
• Area of study should preferably relate to climate change, development studies, and/or environmental management.

• 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.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• 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.