Functional Responsibilities:

The Project Management Intern will have exposure to learning opportunities on the below key Project functions.

• Providing support to the project team with the extraction and collection of data from different sources. The intern will also be expected to share or propose improvements to these tasks (e.g. automations, dashboards, etc).
• Learn and Assist in the project budget and financial expenditure and all administrative procedures in line with the work-plan.
• Learn and Assist in processing direct payments and advance requests and prepare project budget revisions. The intern will also be expected to share or propose improvements to these processes.
• Analysis and structuring of data, and compiling periodic updates to different users.
• Support in conducting periodic project health checks.
• Provide support to the project team in setting up regular and ad-hoc meetings; prepare summaries of actions to be taken, and track progress on planned issues and follow-up with focal points.
• Work on the compilation and distribution of progress reports, lessons learned and best practice; and periodic newsletters, and other communications and stakeholder management initiatives.
• Provide support and technical input in updating and administering of progress dashboard.
• Get acquainted with projects’ documentation and support in its management and review.
• Support and provide recommendations on rolling out of the capacity building and training plan on program management.
• Support in the design and roll-out of necessary systems and processes of the project.
• Participate in project meetings and initiative with the aim of building experience around Project Management.
• Minimum Requirements:

  Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably the university degree would be in the areas of Health or other relevant disciplines.
  • Applicants should have graduated within three (3) years before the date of application.

  Experience:

  • Applicants are not required to have professional work experience.
  • Skills in researching, writing, and editing content that is clear, concise, and effectively conveying key messages to target audiences is an asset.
  • Detail focused and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment is an advantage.

  Language:

  • Fluency in reading, written & oral English is required.
  • Knowledge of another UN Official language is an asset.