Community Services and DevelopmentInternshipEntry-level(0-1 yr)
Job Description
Role Overview
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is seeking a Programme Support Intern to support the APRA Implementation Office. The intern will provide multidisciplinary research, analytical, coordination, and communications assistance. The role contributes to evidence-based programme delivery, stakeholder engagement, knowledge products, and operational activities that advance APRA's objectives. Specific assignments will be matched, where possible, to the intern's field of study and demonstrated competencies.
Key Responsibilities
Research, Data and Economic and Policy Analysis
Conduct desk research, literature reviews, data collection, and information gathering from credible government, academic, institutional, media, and international sources.
Analyze and synthesize quantitative and qualitative information; identify trends, risks, opportunities, and policy implications; and contribute to briefs, concept notes, country profiles, reports, and meeting packages.
Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement
Support stakeholder mapping and relationships, partnership research, correspondence, meeting preparation, and delivery.
Contribute to developing stakeholder briefs, consultation materials, and engagement products that communicate APRA priorities clearly and accurately.
Communications and Knowledge Management
Draft, edit, and format briefing notes, talking points, presentations, newsletters, web or social media content, and other communication products for internal and external audiences.
Help maintain country information, contact lists, project repositories, calendars, databases, shared files, and other knowledge-management resources, while applying appropriate quality-control and confidentiality standards.
Programme and Event Planning and Logistics Support
Assist with programme coordination and the preparation of meetings, workshops, consultations, and events, including agendas, invitations, participant materials, presentations, note-taking, documentation, and action tracking.
Learning Opportunities
This internship offers a structured opportunity to build practical skills in an international development and renewable energy setting, including:
Developing interdisciplinary research and analytical skills.
Strengthening professional writing, presentation, communication, and data-storytelling skills.
Gaining exposure to international cooperation, policy processes, advocacy, partnerships, and stakeholder engagement in an African regional context.
Improving programme coordination, knowledge management, event support, and teamwork.
Qualifications & Qualifications Required
Degree Level: BA / BSc / HND in a relevant discipline.
Skills Required
Data Collection
International Relations
Policy Analysis
Report Writing
Stakeholder Engagement
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application online through the UNOPS Careers Portal.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by visiting UNOPS Careers.
