Programme Management Internship

Organizational Context

The UNOPS Austria Multi-Country Office (AUMCO) in Vienna, established in 2019, supports operations across 12 countries in South-East Europe, Türkiye, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia. AUMCO provides technical expertise, operational support, and sustainable infrastructure solutions. It plays a key role in flagship initiatives like Blueing the Black Sea and Türkiye’s post-earthquake recovery programme, and supports global portfolios in water, environment, and climate.

Job Purpose

The Programme Management Intern will enhance the capacity of the Project Management Office (PMO) by supporting data collection, analysis, project health checks, and meeting coordination. This role contributes to knowledge sharing and the development of program management dashboards, aiming to harmonize PMO templates and implement new tools. The intern will also assist with documentation management and provide routine oversight of project financial data, thereby supporting effective project governance and decision-making within AUMCO's strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

Support the Programme Management Office (PMO) by extracting, collecting, and analyzing data from various sources to compile management updates. Conduct periodic project health checks against success criteria and coordinate project assurance activities to improve Project Management maturity. Assist in organizing regular and ad-hoc meetings, preparing minutes, and tracking action items. Coordinate knowledge sharing sessions by preparing learning materials and presentations. Compile and distribute progress reports, lessons learned, and best practices. Develop and administer program management dashboards, preparing analysis reports and data visualizations to aid monitoring and decision-making. Support the harmonization of PMO templates and tools, and review project documentation. Provide routine oversight and analysis of project financial data. Assist in rolling out capacity-building plans and strengthening programme management systems and processes. Participate in PMO-led meetings and initiatives to gain project management experience.

Work Experience

While no prior work experience is required, some experience in programme/project management, administration, or related fields would be an asset. Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Suite is essential, particularly for presentations and spreadsheet functions. Experience with Google Data Studio is desirable.

Skills

Data Analysis, Documentation, Project Management, Reporting, Microsoft Office/Google Suite proficiency, Google Data Studio (desirable).

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