National Intern (Roster)

Contract

This is a Internship contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about Internship contracts.

Background Information - Myanmar

Myanmar is one of UNOPS’ leading offices in Asia, acting as fund manager for three of the largest development programmes in the country, namely the Access to Health, the Livelihood and Food Security Fund (LIFT) and the Joint Peace Fund (JPF). In addition, UNOPS is Principal Recipient for the Global Fund in Myanmar and for the Global Fund’s regional artemisinin-resistance initiative targeting drug resistant malaria in the greater Mekong sub-region. UNOPS also provides procurement, infrastructure and project management services to a wide range of organizations in the country, including the Government of Myanmar, international development partners, other UN agencies, NGOs and INGOs. UNOPS plays a critical role in ensuring that the quality of services provided to its partners meets stringent requirements of speed, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Background Information - Job-specific

UNOPS Myanmar is committed to a diverse, gender-balanced workforce which creates opportunities for national personnel in positions of leadership and decision-making and attracts talented Myanmar junior professionals to ensure its strong future. The National Internship Programme (NIP) promotes national talent and creates an inclusive and diverse working environment, including through the inclusion of persons from different ethnic backgrounds, young people with disabilities and LGBTQI+ youth.

The National Internship Programme is a learning and working opportunity to experience UNOPS job life and begin their professional development. The intern will be exposed to practical learning and working experiences that foster development of their path. The Intern will work full time and follow the same working hours as UNOPS employees under current working conditions. UNOPS Myanmar is currently working from home due to COVID-19, and as such interns would be expected to also work from home.

Under the direct supervision of the hiring managers from the requesting units, Interns may be requested to support specific assignments, covering but not limited to assisting in programme or fund’s activities. Interns are assigned to each requesting unit according to the needs of the business and their own areas of interest.

Functional Responsibilities

Within the context of the requesting unit’s business requirement, interns may be assigned all or part of the following duties:

• Assist in supporting programmes/projects/ team management activities
• Support in implementation of project and programme management best practices
• Support in implementation of information management/knowledge management
• Support meeting coverage by attending meetings
• Assist with organising internal and external events
• Assist in rolling out of capacity building and training plan
• Assist in project planning and coordination support
• Assist in administrative support services
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor

The National Internship Programme will be a valuable and enriching experience for interns. They will have the opportunity to work in a UN environment, learning from their supervisors and other colleagues about workplace culture, project, programme and grant management, communications and finance. Interns in this programme will also have the opportunity to attend a series of webinars/workshops conducted by other colleagues in the office, with a diverse range of topics (how to manage finances, how to write your CV, how to write a press release, and more). Interns will be members of the UNOPS Myanmar community, with access to UNOPS corporate learning opportunities through the Learning Zone, and through attendance at meetings and other events. They will be thoroughly supported by dedicated personnel from the National Internship Programme as well as their supervisors, who will ensure they perform their assignment in a conducive environment and with all the support and guidance they need.

The intern is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education - Candidates must be enrolled in a university programme such as Bachelor, Masters or Ph.D. (or the equivalent) or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to the application date of the internship.

Work Experience

• Professional working experience is not required for this internship, but previous working experience (including volunteering or extracurricular involvement in community work) would be an asset.
• Knowledge of/demonstrated interest in development work is an asset
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages is required.

Language Requirement

• Fluency in both Myanmar and full working knowledge of the English language is required.

Applicants are requested to:

Submit a letter of motivation letter which includes:

1. Your preference from the following areas:

• Programme Management
• Project Management
• Communications
• Finance
• Procurement
• ICT
• Human Resources
• Support Services

• Engineering

  2. Names and contact details of three recent, professional or academic referees.
  3. A short statement on how you can help contribute to diversity at UNOPS

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Intern

Contract level: Other Contract duration: 6 Months

Terms and ConditionsUNOPS Myanmar will provide the intern with the following:

• Workspace in a shared office including computer, stationery, landline telephone (Note that current working conditions under COVID-19 are work from home and a laptop will be provided by UNOPS.)
• Use of common office facilities, as for all UNOPS staff
• A stipend for those not receiving any funding from other institutions
• If mission travel is undertaken, Daily Subsistence Allowance, in accordance with UN policy
• Induction course at the start of the internship
• 3 workshops with senior personnel for career development during their internship (CV writing session, career guidance session, leadership, budgeting, etc)
• Access to the online learning zone
• Interns are covered by UNOPS under the Group Life, Disability and Medical Insurance Policy for Fellows, Scientific Visitors, Training Course, Study Tour and Meeting Participants of a United Nations Organization (FAMPI).

This internship is not designed to lead to a staff position with UNOPS. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of the internship.

The intern is responsible for all costs associated with the internship (e.g. accommodation and travel arrangement for interstate interns).

For more details about UNOPS internships please follow this link:

https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Internships-and-volunteering.aspx

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.