Project Management Intern

*** THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION FOR WHICH ONLY APPLICANTS WHO POSSESS THE NATIONALITY IN BHUTAN ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION *** 


The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations. With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, where they need it. By implementing around 1,000 projects for our partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results on the ground, often in the most challenging environments.

UNOPS Bhutan, a key implementing partner of the World Bank-funded PLEASE Project, is dedicated to advancing sustainable development through innovative plastic recycling initiatives. Our team, consisting of a Project Manager, a Project Management Support Officer, and an Environmental Technical Specialist, oversees two grantees under the RBG of the PLEASE project and three innovation grantees working on diverse plastic recycling projects. Together, we aim to address plastic pollution and promote sustainable practices across Bhutan.

The Project Management Intern will have an opportunity to work on the below listed areas:

• Providing support to the project team with the extraction and collection of data from different sources. The intern will also be expected to share or propose improvements to these tasks (e.g. automations, dashboards, etc).

• Learn and Assist in the project budget and financial expenditure and all administrative procedures in line with the work-plan.

• Learn and Assist in processing direct payments and advance requests and prepare project budget revisions. The intern will also be expected to share or propose improvements to these processes.

• Analysis and structuring of data, and compiling periodic updates to different users.

• Support in conducting periodic project health checks.

• Provide support to the project team in setting up regular and ad-hoc meetings; prepare summaries of actions to be taken, and track progress on planned issues and follow-up with focal points.

• Work on  the compilation and distribution of progress reports, lessons learned and best practice; and periodic newsletters, and other communications and stakeholder management initiatives.

• Provide support and technical input in updating and administering of progress dashboard.

• Get acquainted with projects’ documentation and support in its management and review. 

• Support and provide recommendations on rolling out of the capacity building and training plan on program management.

• Support in the design and roll-out of necessary systems and processes of the project. 

• Participate in project meetings and initiatives with the aim of building experience around Project Management.

Training components and learning elements

• The incumbent will have access to project and portfolio documentation to learn about project management and development cooperation in the areas the portfolio covers. She/he has the opportunity to join official meetings and learn about UNOPS, and the UN, and multilateral cooperation. She/he will get exposure to key stakeholders, multi-partner donors, international non-governmental organizations and other representatives.

• The incumbent will also have full access to UNOPS intranet, Google Currents/Communities of Practice (COPs) in Project Management, Gender Mainstreaming, Innovation and Research, Sustainable Infrastructure, etc.   

• The incumbent will have access to the UNOPS Learning Zone and apply for training in Programme Management, Gender Mainstreaming, Coaching, and mandatory training as per UNOPS policy. 

• A First level Degree (Bachelor’s Degree) is required preferably in the areas of Project Management, Social Studies,  Development Studies, or other relevant discipline.

• The applicant should be enrolled currently or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to the start date of the intern assignment.

• Skills in researching, writing, and editing content that is clear, concise, and effectively  conveying key messages to target audiences.

• Knowledge & usage of Google suite applications.

• Fluency in English and Dzongkha is required.

• Contract type: Internship

• Contract level: Intern

• Contract duration: 1 year

For more details about UNOPS internships please follow this link:

https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Internships-and-volunteering.aspx

• 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.