Project management Intern

• Provide support to the implementation of the projects activities;
• Assist and provide administrative and substantive support in the organization of events, meetings, conferences etc.;
• Support in conducting research and collecting data as requested;
• Interact with colleagues, clients and partners to exchange information on administrative issues and seek cooperation. 
• Resolution of routine administrative and process problems, referring complex issues to supervisor with recommendations for course of action;
• Create Requisitions and Purchase Orders (POs); performance of reconciliation activities such as closure and cancellation POs. Inquiries on PO details and activities. Generation of PO reports for expedition, status and details information; and create receipts including information such as distributions, rejections and cancellations;
• Create vendor details and approval follow-ups;
• Monitoring of payments and follow up when problems arise; Review of payment vouchers and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, compliance with UNOPS FRRs and correctness of account code charges;
• Process travel and expenses according to established procedures and practice;
• Ensure full compliance of operations with UNOPS rules, regulations, policies and strategies;
• Collaborate with  the Project Manager and the Programme team in any other matter as required.

• Applicants must be enrolled in a university programme such as Bachelor, Masters or Ph.D. (or the equivalent) or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to the application date of the internship.

• Legal permit or student visa to work in New York is required
• Any prior work experience is not required.
• Any previous experience in international development would be an asset. 

• Fluency in English (write, read, talk) is required. 
• Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.

• 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 

• 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.