Programme Management Intern

Training components and participation in missions

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.

Terms and Conditions

The intern is responsible for all costs associated with the internship (e.g. accommodation, health insurance, necessary travel arrangements).

UNOPS Myanmar will provide the intern with the following:

• A small stipend for those not receiving any funding from other institutions

• If mission travel is undertaken, Daily Subsistence Allowance, in accordance with UN policy

At the end of this internship, the successful candidate will have gained:

• Exposure to UNOPS processes and activities;
• Exposure to an international work environment;
• Specific experience in Diversity and Inclusion;

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.