Project Management Intern – Vendor Outreach

About the role

The United Nations Department of Operational Support is seeking a Project Management Intern to support the Vendor Outreach and Management Section. The role focuses on strengthening the due‑diligence process for vendor registration and provides hands‑on experience in project coordination, data analysis, and process design.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement a verification matrix for Level 1 and Level 2 vendor registrations, documenting requirements, criteria, workflows and decision points.
• Map the vendor registration review process and translate requirements into clear assessment criteria and verification steps.
• Track project progress, prepare weekly updates and integrate team inputs into internal systems.
• Develop a prototype (web‑based tool, spreadsheet or database) to guide registrations through verification and due‑diligence.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and written reports on project findings to management.

Required profile

• Enrolled in a graduate program, final year of a bachelor’s program, or recent graduate.
• Preferably studying Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French is a plus.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP) and Office 365 applications.
• Microsoft PowerPoint and Word for report and presentation creation.
• Data collection, analysis and visualization.
• Familiarity with Agile principles and basic web‑based or database tools.