Infrastructure and Project Management Intern

Infrastructure and Project Management Intern UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services Copenhagen Both national and international Internship level Speaks English, French, Spanish Application deadline: April 06, 2026 Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool The Infrastructure and Project Management Intern position at UNOPS offers an opportunity to gain experience in project management and infrastructure standards. The intern will support the Design Review team by assisting with data analysis, communication, and administrative tasks. Responsibilities include coordinating design review processes, preparing documentation, and contributing to project support tasks. This internship is designed for individuals with a background in infrastructure and project management, who are organized and detail-oriented. Candidate Requirements: Minimum first level university degree or enrolled in postgraduate program Background in Engineering, Architecture, or Planning preferred Experience with Google Suite, especially Google Sheets desirable Fluent in English; French and Spanish desirable Strong data analysis and reporting skills General Information Position Title Infrastructure and Project Management Intern Job Category Infrastructure and Project Management Duty Station(s) Copenhagen Seniority Level Entry Level ICS Level Internship Contract Type Internship Contract Level Internship Posting Start Date 23-Mar-2026 Posting End Date 06-Apr-2026 Duration 6 months (extendable to a maximum of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance, budget availability and organizational needs) Job Highlight At the end of this internship, the successful candidate will have gained in: -Experience through exposure to UNOPS project management and infrastructure corporate standards and activities; -Experience with the processes and methods employed to enable quality assurance and design oversight of UNOPS Infrastructure Projects; -Experience working with international personnel and in a diverse working environment; -Exposure to an operational arm of the United Nations; -An appreciation of UNOPS application of international best practices in project management across its global portfolio. The internship is expected to last for 6 months (extendable to 12 months upon satisfactory performance and subject to budget availability). About the Group The Infrastructure and Project Management Group (IPMG) provides policy, standards guidance and support in three UNOPS service lines of Project Management, Infrastructure and Financial Management Services (Grant Support and Fund Management). IPMG leads the design and implementation of a project, programme and portfolio management (P3M) system centered around the needs of UNOPS partners, beneficiaries and frontline personnel. IPMG also drives UNOPS efforts to leverage sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructure and maximize local capacity through grant support management to achieve sustainable development. Through thought leadership, we aim to position UNOPS with its partners, foster innovative solutions for sustainable and inclusive development, and accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This includes speeding up the implementation of urgent infrastructure and scaling up infrastructure service delivery, particularly in relation to climate action and energy. Our delivery approach to project management, infrastructure and grant support management prioritizes development needs, empowers institutions and communities, builds partners’ capacity, champions gender equality and social inclusion and reduces environmental impact. IPMG translates policy into practice by providing strategic direction, standards and oversight, while facilitating knowledge sharing and capacity-building for UNOPS teams globally. Job Specific Context The Portfolio Delivery Support (PDS)  team, as part of IPMG, provides an organizational oversight function and considers the application of standards, guidance and best practice throughout the execution of programmes and associated projects. PDS provides practice-specific support to offices and project teams throughout the project cycle. Infrastructure Design Review, Technical Support and Grant Support teams support the implementation of standards, guidance and best practices to enable effective management of UNOPS projects and grants. IPMG’s Design Review team has the role of assuring the quality of all infrastructure designs developed and delivered within UNOPS. The primary aims are to ensure that minimum requirements for life safety and functionality of design is maintained and to achieve a consistent, effective and efficient approach in infrastructure activities for our donors and beneficiaries. This position is within the Design Review team. Role Purpose Under the overall guidance and supervision of IPMG Design Review Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting a variety of tasks to support the design review team. We are seeking qualified applicants who may have a background in infrastructure and project management and who are extremely structured, organized, and detail-oriented. The main support areas will be data analysis as well as communication and administration tasks. Functions / Key Results Expected The successful candidate may be required to work on the following: Support the administration of design review: Respond to or coordinate answers to requests related to design review. Track the status of and coordinate responsibilities among task owners. Log and track the passage of designs through the review process and centrally store all relevant design documentation. Support the preparation and operation of weekly coordination meetings and risk meetings with regions. Contribute to drafting documents to support the progressive development of design review, such as guidance materials, data analysis, etc.. Infrastructure & Project Management Support: Support a variety of tasks, work packages and proje