Portfolio Management Internship

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Description

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• In coordination with Senior Programme Manager, write high-quality copy for external news stories, factsheets and webcontent, including stories about NRM partners and activities. 
• Support in editing and proofreading project documents and internal/external communications;  Assisting with research and compilation of information forreports and other publications.
• Assist with drafting a range of materials for internal and external partners, e.g. donors, implementing partners and beneficiaries. This involves research and creative presentation of facts and figures;  Assist with research and analysis of the information on field projects; 
• Support in documentation management 
• Support in implementation of project and programme management best practices;  
• Support in the design and roll out necessary systems and processes to strengthen programme management; 

• Reporting to and performing other duties as requested by Senior Programme Manager, NRM 
• Training components and learning elements 
• UNOPS highly values interns’ contribution and appreciates the importance of learning during an internship. UNOPS thus provides a wealth of opportunities for on-the-job training, studying project-related documents, data analysis and preparation of reports and statistics. UNOPS encourages the intern to raise specific wishes regarding learning opportunities before and during the internship. 
• The intern will be required to take BSAFE course before arrival and the Department of Safety and Security briefing immediately after arrival. S/he will take the online UN and UNOPS induction courses on arrival. The intern will participate in UNOPS Myanmar’s Induction Training, which comprehensively covers all aspects of UNOPS work in Myanmar. S/he will have access to a large offering of online training on the comprehensive UNOPS intranet and opportunities to communicate with UNOPS HQ, Regional Office, and other country offices. 
• Participation in missions or training courses 

• A small stipend for those not receiving any funding from other institutions 
• Exposure to UNOPS processes and activities; 
• If mission travel is undertaken, Daily Subsistence Allowance, in accordance with UN policy 
• Additional comments 
• The intern is responsible for all costs associated with the internship (e.g. accommodation, health insurance). 
• The internship comes with no expectations of future employment with UNOPS as a direct result of the internship. The internship is offered for a period of 6 months. Candidates who are unable to commit to 6 months are requested to not apply. 

• Either currently enrolled in a Bachelor or Masters in a relevant subject such as in international development, journalism , communications, development, social sciences or a related field, or have graduated from such studies within three years prior to the application date of the internship is required. 
• Specialized certification in a relevant field (i.e. Communication, Project Planning or Management) is desirable. 
• Experience and/or interests in the fields relevant to the NRM (including, but not limited to humanitarian and development sector, peace-building, conflict mitigation, social cohesion, media, sustainability, environment and climate change, cultural heritage

• Applicants must be fluent in English and Myanmar and be able to write clearly and concisely in both languages. 

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