Portfolio Intern

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is the largest service provider in the United Nations System, working on behalf of more than 30 UN departments and organizations as well as for International Financial Institutions and host governments.

Local and international partners call upon the UNOPS Geneva Office for expertise in fund management, project management, procurement of goods and services, and human resources administration to ensure successful delivery of their projects. Focus areas include health, water, and sanitation. These partners’ programmes are global in nature, with the majority being located in Africa, Asia, Europe, former CIS countries and the Middle East.

The Office recently established a new UN Portfolio composed of projects and hosting initiatives which are closely linked to the UN and humanitarian assistance managed from Geneva.

Under the direct supervision of the Portfolio Manager and in close collaboration with the other Portfolio Team members, the intern will assist with the functions of a Portfolio/Operations Assistant. His/her main tasks will be:

• Review of the operational aspects of the proposed projects, to meet operational objectives under the supervision of the Portfolio Manager and in collaboration with project personnel and UNOPS teams;
• Support with projects’ financial transactions; facilitate approval of service payments, purchase orders and other disbursements for the projects;
• Ensure timely follow up on HR contracting request received from project partners and follow up in ERP system 
• Process of travel requests and support to travel related requirements;
• Support to the drafting of Terms of Reference for subcontractors and consultants; proposals of suitable firms or institutions and individual consultants; evaluation of proposals received; recommendations for contract awards; negotiations with successful bidder, for approval within the team;
• Establish and maintain working files for the projects under his/her responsibility;
• Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice;
• Demonstration of professional and personal ethics, transparency and openness to encourage respect and similar behaviour from colleagues;
• Perform other related duties as required.

The intern will be part of a team and will be learning on the job on a daily basis.  Dedicated time will be allocated by the supervisor for understanding the functioning of UNOPS and the UN development agency world in general. The proximity of other UN agencies and UNOG offers opportunities for numerous briefings and presentations. 

Training in ERP system OneUNOPS, travel management and simple HR and procurement procedures. 

The intern will be able to participate in other different trainings offered by UNOPS, including online language and project management courses. Other opportunities will be discussed with the intern upon arrival. No travel missions are foreseen from the outset.

-          Professionalism;

-          Integrity;

-          Respect for diversity;

-          Good interpersonal relationship;

-          Teamwork and multi-tasking capabilities; 

-          Ability to prioritize and organize tasks;

-          Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties related to screening, collecting and
   preparation of documentation, data input, transaction tracking and filing;

-          Ability to review data, identify and adjust discrepancies;

-          Ability to produce accurate and well documented records conforming to the required standard;

Computer Literacy

-          Knowledge of Excel essential;

-          Experience in administrative and procurement (clerical, secretarial) services, technology and software              use and application is desirable.

-          Knowledge of ERP systems an asset;

• 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.

APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A ONE PAGE COVER LETTER WITH THEIR APPLICATIONS