Infrastructure and Project Management Intern

Job categories Project Management

Vacancy code VA/2024/B0005/27923

Department/office MP, SSC, IPAS

Duty station Copenhagen, Denmark

Contract type Intern

Contract level Intern

Duration 6 months, with possibility of extension maximum up to 12 consecutive months

Application period 12-Apr-2024 to 26-Apr-2024

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

Reporting to the Infrastructure and Project Management Advisor of IPAS Project Management and Infrastructure (IPAS PMI), the successful candidate may be required to work on the following: 

• Support IPAS PMI in the development and management of various initiatives within the team including the development and regular monitoring of the workplan leading to a more efficient work management within the unit. 
• Support the PMI Project Analyst in the maintenance of all relevant knowledge management efforts for the unit, such as knowledge articles on Confluence, preparing presentations, coordinating knowledge sharing activities, etc.  
• Support the JIRA Development Project Manager working with ICT and other focal points as needed to ensure continuous troubleshooting and system improvements, and monitoring of PMI team Jira activity. 
• Contribute to the analysis of various types of data and prepare reports as required.  This may include but not be limited to developing  presentations and reports based on the analysis of several databases. 
• Support the IPAS PMI team in ensuring requests for support and advice are managed and addressed timely.
• Coordinate small projects, being responsible for managing deadlines, distributing tasks, and promoting effective communication. 
• Other day-to-day tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education Requirements: 

• Completion of secondary school or equivalent is required. 
• Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or have recently completed (within three years prior to the application date of the internship) a Bachelor/Master’s/Ph.D. Degree in a relevant area, preferably in Civil Engineering, Business Administration or Social Sciences. 
• Completion of an Advanced University Degree in the relevant areas is a strong asset. 

Language requirements: 

• Fluency in English is required. 
• Knowledge of French and/or Spanish would be considered an asset. 

Internship-related experience: 

• While no prior work experience is required the following experience is highly desirable: 
• Knowledge of Google Workspace is an asset; 
• Analytical skills; 
• Database analysis, processing and reporting; 
• Ability to prepare communication material including presentations;  
• Website and intranet development; 
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office programs, particularly with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other publishing software