What are the responsibilities and job description for the Portfolio Managment Office Intern position at UNDP in the Arab States region?
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Job Info
Background
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Information Technology Management office (ITM) in New York is responsible for supporting UNDP Country Offices around the world with Information Technology (IT) solutions. We seek to promote the use of the latest technological advances and solutions across UNDP to further our global impact on the development efforts of the international community.
Portfolio Management is an essential core team in ITM to ensure proper management of projects in all its aspects such as financial, supporting artifacts, planning, implementation, and reporting. The ITM PMO team also supports the Digital Governance Group, coordinate with auditors, tracks the IT Strategy Implementation, and handles the customer satisfaction process.
Our Unit offers a stimulating and versatile internship in an international environment with contact to various partners from some 166 countries with UNDP presence. We are a team who work in a dynamic and informal atmosphere, and we expect our interns to become vital members of the team. The UNDP/ITM PMO Internship programme enhances the academic life experience of passionate students as interns and empowers them to become socially responsible, innovative, and environmentally conscious leaders of tomorrow. As an intern, you will also gain worldwide connections with other top-talented interns and UN staff from other agencies and be given tasks and opportunities that have a direct global impact on international development efforts.
As an intern, you will also gain worldwide connections with other top-talented interns and UN staff from other agencies and be given tasks and opportunities that have a direct global impact on international development efforts. The position will be homebased and you are expected to work within EST time zone.
Duties And Responsibilities
Education
Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.
Applicant Information About UNDP Rosters
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
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Job Info
- Job Identification 23977
- Posting Date 02/05/2025, 01:00 PM
- Apply Before 02/21/2025, 04:59 AM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations Home Based
- Vacancy Type Internship Programme
- Practice Area Innovation
- Bureau Bureau for Management Services
- Contract Duration 6 months
- Education & Work Experience Bachelor's Degree
- Other Criteria Currently enrolled in a master’s degree/graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a master’s degree or equivalent studies
- Required Languages English
- Desired Languages Other UN languages (Russian, Spanish, French or Arabic)
- Vacancy Timeline 2 Weeks
Background
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Information Technology Management office (ITM) in New York is responsible for supporting UNDP Country Offices around the world with Information Technology (IT) solutions. We seek to promote the use of the latest technological advances and solutions across UNDP to further our global impact on the development efforts of the international community.
Portfolio Management is an essential core team in ITM to ensure proper management of projects in all its aspects such as financial, supporting artifacts, planning, implementation, and reporting. The ITM PMO team also supports the Digital Governance Group, coordinate with auditors, tracks the IT Strategy Implementation, and handles the customer satisfaction process.
Our Unit offers a stimulating and versatile internship in an international environment with contact to various partners from some 166 countries with UNDP presence. We are a team who work in a dynamic and informal atmosphere, and we expect our interns to become vital members of the team. The UNDP/ITM PMO Internship programme enhances the academic life experience of passionate students as interns and empowers them to become socially responsible, innovative, and environmentally conscious leaders of tomorrow. As an intern, you will also gain worldwide connections with other top-talented interns and UN staff from other agencies and be given tasks and opportunities that have a direct global impact on international development efforts.
As an intern, you will also gain worldwide connections with other top-talented interns and UN staff from other agencies and be given tasks and opportunities that have a direct global impact on international development efforts. The position will be homebased and you are expected to work within EST time zone.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Assisting in updating and following up with the KPIs and IT strategy implementation plan achievements
- Assisting in customer satisfaction feedback follow ups process
- Assisting with portfolio management updates and follow-ups to ensure a proper reporting to the governance group
- Provide guidance to project managers when needed
- Assisting in ISO processes updates and follow-ups with the owners of ITM processes and services
- Ability to explore new tools to help in managing the portfolio and all associated data
- Project Management: Experience in project management methodologies (waterfall or agile)
- ISO: Knowledge of ISO Standards mainly 9000 Quality Management System and 20000 Service Management System
- Report writing: Has experience in drafting reports.
- Communication: communicates effectively when working in teams and have a proactive attitude with a goal-oriented mind-set;
- International Development: knowledge of UNDP global efforts and an enthusiasm for working in an international organization.
- Collaboration: demonstrate collaboration skills in an international context. Showcasing teamwork and effective communication in contributing to our projects and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Experience with gathering, consolidating and analysing data from databases and reports is required;
- Experience in MS Projects or SharePoint Online is required
- Experience in using MS Words, MS Power Point and MS Excel is required
- Knowledge in developing Power BI dashboards is desired
- Interest in and ability to exploring new tools to improve the Portfolio Management
Education
- You must meet one of the following requirements:
- You are currently in the final year of your Bachelor’s degree; or
- You are currently enrolled in a Master’s degree; or
- You have graduated no longer than 1 year ago with a Master Degree or equivalent studies in the field of Management, Business Administration, International Business, Development Studies Project Management, or computer science or related field; Bachelor’s degree with additional 2 years of experience can be accepted in lieu of Masters Degree
- Experience with gathering, consolidating and analysing data from databases and reports is required;
- Experience in MS Projects or SharePoint Online is required
- Experience in using MS Words, MS Power Point and MS Excel is required
- Knowledge in developing Power BI dashboards is desired
- Interest in and ability to exploring new tools to improve the Portfolio Management
- Fluent in written and spoken English is required. Working Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.
Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.
Applicant Information About UNDP Rosters
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Scam warning
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
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