Programme Management Intern

As a Programme Management Intern for the Energy Transition Partnership (ETP) in Bangkok, you will support modernizing energy systems in Southeast Asia. Under senior supervision, you will conduct energy sector research, assist with project implementation, and manage data for reports.

The Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership (ETP), a programme of UNOPS, brings together governments and philanthropies to work with partner countries in the region. We support the transition towards modern energy systems that can simultaneously ensure economic growth, energy security, and environmental sustainability. Enabling the transition toward greener energy systems will greatly contribute to the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement objectives. 

ETP focuses on Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam, which are the countries in the region with the highest energy demand, a substantial pipeline for fossil fuel-based projects, and a significant and cost-effective potential for renewable energy and energy efficiency. ETP provides high-level technical advisory support, holistic support to Governments on financing and technical needs, capacity and skill development, and facilitation of dialogues in all related areas.

At UNOPS, interns join our teams as equal members and are offered a good mix of support work and independent assignments with substantial responsibility. 

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager and Regional Coordinators, the intern’s role is to support activities aimed at increasing project management capacity.

• Research and analyze information on developments in the energy sector, with a focus on energy transition issues in Southeast Asia; and provide periodic updates and issue-based summaries and reports.

• Research and analyze information on projects and partners; assist with project implementation; prepare project documents and communication materials. 

• Support activities with particular focus on implementing the projects; assist with event planning and preparation, and  procurement plans; coordinate the quarterly and monthly assurance tasks; as well as improve the Project Management processes. 

• Collect and process data for inclusion in ETP reports, in coordination with the M&E Specialist and Communication Officer, and others as needed.

• Provide help in the daily communication with projects’ stakeholders and all parties involved.

• Perform secretarial duties by taking meeting minutes during project management meetings, or as required. 

• Support the preparation of briefing materials ahead of meetings between ETP and partners.

• Provide administrative support as required.