Project Management Support

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Specialist, the intern will be expected to provide support to the UNDP-GEF/SGP Team. The intern will support following tasks on national coordination, monitoring, knowledge management, reporting and learning under GEF/Small Grants Programme/portfolio:

• Assist with knowledge management, communications and reporting processes of the GEF/SGP and Nature Pledge activation in Asian and the Pacific region and country offices in relation to local actions
• Assist with work planning and monitoring of regional and national GEF/SGP programmes
• Assist with workshops, seminars, and project development sessions for civil society organizations (CSOs) and local communities, and potential applicants and other stakeholders to inform about SGP and its Strategic Initiatives
• Support the coordination and liaison with government, UNDP Country Offices counterparts and relevant civil society groups to implement the SGP projects
• Support quality control for programme/project documents and deliverables
• Assist with research and data analysis for various thematic components under the GEF/SGP portfolio
• Support on administrative tasks (i.e., procurement, travel) adhering to SGP SOPs procurement rules and regulation; as required for programme implementation

 Education/Experience/Language requirements:

Qualifications:    

• Currently enrolled in a university programme such as Bachelor, Masters or Ph.D. (or the equivalent) preferably in Environmental Science or related areas or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to the application date of the internship.   
• Degree preference for International Organization and International Public Policy, Environment, International Development, Public Administration, Communications, or related fields.
• Experience with other UN agencies is an asset.

Internship-Related Experiences:     

• While no prior work experience is required the following experience is highly desirable:
• Drafting reports, articles, or other written materials.
• Experience in conducting research and data analysis is desirable.
• Experience in supporting the organizing of workshops, seminars, and meetings is desirable. 
• Prior internship or volunteer experience with international organizations, NGOs, or government agencies is desirable.

Language Skills:

• Excellent writing and fluent verbal communication skills in English is required.
• Desired experience of other UN languages is an asset.

Source: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=28345#1