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Infrastructure and Project Management (IPM) Intern

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Last update: Dec 6, 2024 Last update: Dec 6, 2024

Details

Deadline: Dec 19, 2024 Deadline for applications has passed
Location: Denmark
Job type:Internship / Volunteer
Languages:
English
English
Work experience:<1 year
Date posted: Dec 5, 2024

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Description

Dutystation: Copenhagen, Denmark

 

Functional responsibilities

 

Support the administration of design review:

  • Respond to or coordinate answers to requests related to design review.

  • Track the status of and coordinate responsibilities among task owners.

  • Log and track the passage of designs through the review process and centrally store all relevant design documentation.

  • Support the preparation and operation of daily coordination meetings and weekly risk meetings with regions.

  • Contribute to drafting documents to support the progressive development of design review, such as guidance materials, data analysis, etc.

Infrastructure & Project Management Support:

  • Support a variety of tasks, work packages and projects as outlined and assigned in the annual work plan for the Engagement Assurance (EA) team.

  • Responsible for meeting goals, targets and performance standards as set out by the supervisor.

  • Provide analysis and reporting as required; Conduct research and collect data/information.

  • Support compliance with all policies, guidelines and instructions set out by the practice and organization.

  • Assist in the review of technical infrastructure project documentation for completeness, quality, against the requirements of the relevant technical codes and standards including the verification of low-risk reviews carried out by peer-reviewed, low-risk infrastructure works

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Educational Requirement

  • Completion of secondary school or equivalent is required.

  • Candidates must be currently enrolled in or have recently completed (within three years prior to the application date of the internship) a Bachelor/Master’s/Ph.D. university degree in a relevant area, preferably, but not limited to, Engineering, Architecture, or Planning. A university degree in a relevant field such as International Development or International Relations in combination with some experience preferably in the areas of engineering, architecture and planning may be accepted.

Internship-related experiences

While no prior work experience is required the following experience is highly desirable:

  • Knowledge of Google suite, particularly Google Sheets

  • The ideal candidate will have experience in one or several of the following areas:

    • Academic research;

    • Engineering;

    • International development or humanitarian response.

    • Data analysis.

Language Skills

  • Fluency in English is required.

  • Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is considered an asset.