What are the fields of study required for the UNOPS Internship?
This internship program includes students and recent graduates from the most diverse fields of knowledge. The areas of study with the highest demand in this program are:
- International Relations
- Business Management
- Finance
- Project Management
- Engineering
- Architeture
What are the tasks performed by the selected for the UNOPS Internship?
The activities performed vary according to the opening and the requirements of the different departments to which interns are allocated. However, generally speaking, the main duties are:
- Draft reports and documents;
- Take part in meetings, take notes and present relevant contributions;
- Carry out research and analysis of relevant themes;
- Help in the elaboration of documents;
- Suggest improvements to processes and support the working team;
- Perform other functions when assigned.
What is the duration of the UNOPS Internship?
The internship period ranges from at least 3 months to up to 6 months at most.
What is the weekly workload of the UNOPS Internship?
There are openings for part-time e fulltime (40 hours per week) internships.
Where are the locations of the UNOPS Internship?
The main offices and departments are located in Copenhagen (Denmark); there are some offices outside the main headquarters located in: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Caribbean and Middle East.
When does the UNOPS Internship start?
The initial date of the internship shall be coordinated between the intern and the organization.
Is there any feedback following the completion of the UNOPS Internship?
At the end of the internship, the supervisor is in charge of preparing an assessment report of the intern’s performance.
Subsequent employment:
Participation in the internship is not related to future employment with the agency. During the internship period and within six months immediately after the program you will not be eligible to apply for or be appointed to any effective position. However, the work experience in the agency will be a distinctive feature in your curriculum, which may facilitate your hiring by other organizations inside or outside the UN System.
