About Department of Operational Support

Department of Operational Supportis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This internship offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in international development and international cooperation and sustainable development. Working with Department of Operational Support, you will contribute to meaningful projects that address global challenges and promote sustainable development. You will develop valuable professional skills while working in a multicultural, international environment alongside experienced professionals.

Key Details

• Job Title:Intern – Project Management
• Grade:I-1
• Location:New York (Remote work possible)
• Department:Department of Operational Support
• Contract Type:Internship
• Salary:Unpaid

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: The preferred candidate would have a degree or pursuing studies preferably in the areas of Project Management, Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems Management, or a related field.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience using Office 365 applications, including Outlook, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint for document management is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in drafting reports, presentations, and presenting findings is desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in data collection, analysis and visualization is desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience as an advanced Microsoft Excel user is desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
• Academic Qualifications: Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others, and responds appropriately
• Academic Qualifications: Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
• Academic Qualifications: Tailor’s language, tone, style, and format to match the audience
• Academic Qualifications: Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed Planning and Organizing

Skills

• Supports project management activities, including planning, scheduling, documenting, and coordinating project tasks ensuring accuracy.
• Assists in tracking project progress and timely completion of deliverables on a daily, weekly, and/or bi-weekly basis.
• Efficiently manages time and meets deadlines, demonstrating flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.
• Leverages Agile Principles to analyze project tasks, timelines, and deliverables for project continuity.
• Coordinate weekly updates for key projects, integrating team inputs into internal systems for records.
• Develops and deliver presentations to communicate project updates and findings to the management and higher personnels.
• Collaborates with cross-functional divisions to ensure organizational/ departmental objectives are met with timely communication and updates.
• Translates data results into written reports, or presentations to convey information to management.
• Prepares and update drafts of meeting agendas, document notes, and assign tasks as relevant.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members and internal stakeholders, and ability to create reports and present data findings clearly.
• Provides support in organizing meetings and events, including assistance with logistics, drafting background materials, and assisting with follow-ups, including summarizing key points and action items.
• Supports team members with data cleaning from primary or secondary sources and maintaining databases/data systems.

Benefits

• BANK ACCOUNTS.