Overview
The intern will support the implementation of UNOPS DEI initiatives with a focus on community engagement, providing hands-on support to employee resource groups and DEI-related activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the coordination and day-to-day functioning of all UNOPS Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), internal DEI Network and communities
- Assist in scheduling meetings, preparing materials and supporting engagement activities across ERGs
- Support communication with ERG Co-chairs, Executive Sponsors and members to facilitate preparation and information flow
- Assist in tracking participation, activities, key outputs and impact across the ERGs, and flag any gaps or follow-up needs
- Support cross-ERG coordination (e.g. joint events, campaigns or shared initiatives)
- Support activities related to the Youth Engagement Platform and other internal DEI communities
- Assist with organizing meetings, workshops, campaigns, and events across DEI initiatives and ERGs
- Take meeting notes and support tracking of action points
- Maintain trackers to monitor activities, timelines and outputs across DEI initiatives and ERGs
- Follow up with stakeholders on agreed actions, as guided
- Assist in drafting and preparing internal communication materials (e.g. emails, intranet posts, campaign messages)
- Support dissemination of DEI communications across internal platforms
- Assist in coordinating timelines for campaigns and key observances
- Support communication related to ERG activities to ensure visibility and participation
- Provide general administrative support to the DEI team (scheduling, documentation, filing, etc)
- Support onboarding coordination for facilitators or contributors to DEI initiatives
- Support communication and follow-up with ERGs, regional focal points, and internal networks
- Manage DEI email platforms and coordinate prompt response to internal queries/ enquiries
Required Experience
While no prior work experience is required, some experience in human resources, social justice, diversity and inclusion, social inclusion, disability inclusion, special education, psychology, social pedagogy, or related fields would be an asset.
Qualifications
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.
