Overview
The UNOPS Programme Management Intern role in Jakarta, Indonesia, supports the Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership (ETP). Core responsibilities include conducting energy sector research, tracking project implementation, preparing briefings, facilitating stakeholder coordination, and handling key administrative duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and analyze information on developments in the energy sector, with a focus on energy transition issues in Southeast Asia; and provide periodic updates and issue-based summaries and reports.
- Research and analyze information on projects and partners; assist with project implementation; prepare project documents and communication materials.
- Support activities with particular focus on implementing the projects; assisting with event planning and preparation, and procurement plans; coordinating the quarterly and monthly assurance tasks; as well as improving the Project Management processes.
- Collect and process data for inclusion in ETP reports, in coordination with the M&E Specialist and Communication Officer, and others as needed.
- Provide help in the daily communication with projects’ stakeholders and all parties involved.
- Perform secretarial duties by taking meeting minutes during project management meetings, or as required.
- Support the preparation of briefing materials ahead of meetings between ETP and partners.
- Provide other project management support within the scope of the responsibilities outlined above.
Required Experience
- Required: Demonstrated experience conducting desk-based research and analysis, synthesizing information from multiple sources, and presenting findings clearly and concisely through academic coursework, research projects, internships, or other relevant experiences. Demonstrated proficiency in Google Workspace or equivalent Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Desired: Some professional experience in the field of international development, project management, administration, engineering or other relevant fields is desirable. Familiarity with core concepts related to international development, energy, climate change, infrastructure, or public policy, gained through academic coursework, research, or internships. Experience in research, analysis, and report writing related to energy transition or the broader climate change topics in Southeast Asia is highly desirable. Demonstrated experience supporting programme or project coordination, including organizing information, tracking tasks, and contributing to the timely delivery of activities. Experience working or collaborating in a multicultural, international environment, including with colleagues and partners across different time zones and institutional contexts. Experience managing multiple tasks and competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment, including working independently with limited supervision.
Qualifications
Required: The applicant should have completed a Minimum First level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent), or be enrolled in a postgraduate program or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to the start date of the intern assignment.
