Programme Management Intern

At ETP, interns join our teams as equal members and are offered a good mix of support work and independent assignments with substantial responsibility. 

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager, the intern’s role is to support the activities aimed at increasing project management capacity. Among the tasks assigned to the intern: 

• Research and analyze information on developments in the energy sector, with a focus on energy transition issues in the Philippines and Southeast Asia; and provide periodic updates and issue-based summaries and reports.

• Research and analyze information on projects and partners; assist with project implementation; prepare project documents and communication materials. 

• Support activities with particular focus on implementing the projects; assist with event planning and preparation;  contribute to the project management processes. 

• Collect and process data for inclusion in ETP reports, in coordination with the M&E Specialist and Communication Officer, and others as needed.

• Provide help in the daily communication with projects’ stakeholders and all parties involved.

• Perform secretarial duties by taking meeting minutes during project management meetings, or as required. 

• Support the preparation of briefing materials ahead of meetings between ETP and partners.

• Provide administrative support as required.

• Minimum first-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in International Affairs, Social Sciences, Human Resources, Business Administration, Project management, Engineering Background or other relevant field is required. 

• Must be enrolled in a university programme such as Bachelor’s or Master's or Ph.D. (or the equivalent) or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to the application date of the internship.

• Some professional experience in the field of international development, project management, administration, engineering or any other relevant field is desirable.

• Prior project management certification is highly desirable.

• Experience in research, analysis, and report writing related to energy transition or the broader climate change topics in the Philippines or wider Southeast Asia is highly desirable.

• Strong computer literacy in Google suite applications or equivalent MS Office standard programs, in particular proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required.

• Experience in Google Data Studio is desirable but not required.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and attention to details. Must be tactful, discreet, diplomatic and possess the ability to communicate with individuals at all levels of an organization.

• Flexibility and adaptability to work under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to work in an international/ multicultural environment.

• Fluency in written and oral English required. Knowledge of another official UNOPS language is an asset

• 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. 

• UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience requirements outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to considering all candidates in a fair and transparent manner, and we value diverse perspectives and experiences, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals with diverse 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. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. 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.