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Project Management Support - Intern (Part-time 50%)

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Project Management Support - Intern (Part-time 50%)

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Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Grade: Internship , Internship

Occupational Groups:

Project and Programme Management

Closing Date: 2024-06-14

Job categories Administration, Project Management
Vacancy code VA/2024/B5003/28299
Department/office GPO, NYPO, SDC, Grant Management Services
Duty station Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Contract type Intern
Contract level Intern
Duration Six (6) months
Application period 31-May-2024 to 14-Jun-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

The Project Management Support – Intern will be hired on a part-time basis to provide necessary documentation, information gathering and backstopping activities for the SGP secretariat pertaining to projects in the landscapes of Crocker Range Biosphere Reserve in Sabah; Middle and Upper Baram River Basin in Sarawak; and the Klang Valley in Peninsular Malaysia.

Under the direct supervision of the National Coordinator, the intern will be expected to provide support to the UNDP-GEF/SGP Team.

Main Responsibilities

  • Assist in writing, compiling and organizing SGP Publication and designing of outreach materials.
  • Assist designated NGOs, CBOs and community groups in identifying, formulating, monitoring and evaluation of projects and formulation of lessons learned.
  • The intern will assist the National Coordinator and the Programme Assistant in the compiling of data of all SGP implemented projects past and present and updating the electronic database.
  • Assist the National Coordinator in the organization of stakeholder workshops and project development sessions for NGOs, CBOs, and other stakeholders to explain the programme, and to assist designated potential applicants in making the link between local environmental problems and the global concerns of the GEF focal areas and operational programs.
  • Perform other tasks and responsibilities relevant to the scope of this position. 

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Academic qualifications  

  • Currently enrolled in a university programme such as Bachelor, Masters or Ph.D. (or the equivalent) preferably in Environmental Science or related areas or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to the application date of the internship.

Internship-related experiences

  • Past experience with SGP is an added advantage. 

Language skills:

  • Fluency in Malay and English (read, write and speak) is required.

Computer Literacy

  • Knowledge on basic computer skills including Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required.
  • Knowledge on handling virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams is required.

Selected candidate will be exposed towards diverse elements involved in the GEF/ Small Grant Programme where s/he will have an opportunity to learn on project identification, development, and management, grant making, project financing, administration and logistics and event management

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