Project Management Intern (Capacity Building)
Organizational Context
The Water, Environment and Climate (WEC) portfolio within UNOPS manages a significant portfolio to support climate action and environmental protection. The Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT) Secretariat, hosted by UNOPS, works with over 80 developing countries to build robust transparency frameworks for effective climate policies. This internship is part of the ICAT Secretariat's capacity building and training initiatives.
Job Purpose
The Project Management Intern (Capacity Building) plays a crucial role in supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of ICAT's capacity building and training initiatives. This involves assisting with logistics, communication, and content review for training events, as well as supporting the ICAT toolbox activities and outreach. The intern will also contribute to background research on climate action and transparency topics. By collaborating with global partners and subject matter experts, the intern helps advance evidence-based climate policies in developing countries, aligning with the Paris Agreement and national development priorities, thereby contributing to global climate transformation.
Responsibilities
The intern will provide comprehensive support for capacity building and training activities, including assisting with the planning, logistics, and administration of both online and in-person events. This involves communication with participants, review of training content, and coordination with partners and service providers. Additionally, the role involves supporting the ICAT toolbox by coordinating activities, following up with partners, taking meeting notes, and assisting with tool maintenance by liaising between country focal points and IT personnel. The intern will also help organize and deliver outreach events like webinars, prepare communication materials, and conduct background research on climate change, GHG emissions, and related policy areas, fulfilling other duties as needed by the ICAT Secretariat.
Work Experience
No prior work experience is strictly required for this internship. However, any experience or volunteer work in climate change, capacity building, or research would be considered an asset and beneficial for the role.
Skills
Capacity Building, Climate Change, Communication, Project Management, Research, Sustainable Development, Training