HSSE team support:

• Support a variety of tasks, work packages and projects as outlined and assigned in the annual work plan for the Health, Safety, Social and Environmental (HSSE) management team
• Research and information/data collection 
• Research global trends and activities in HSSE
• Support compilation of best practices in HSSE from within and outside UNOPS
• Day to day tasks as assigned

Communication and reporting:

• Contribute to maintenance and updating of the HSSE intranet site
• Assist with monitoring and reporting of HSSE performance
• Assist during HSSE review preparations 

Coordination of global HSSE operations:

• Maintenance, update and support of all relevant guidance and documentation
• Assist with providing timely advice on HSSE issues
• Assist with HSSE training support and preparation of workshops
• Assist in the development and delivery of HSSE training 
• Any other duties in support of the Shared Services Center

• To be eligible for this particular internship with UNOPS, the candidate must be currently enrolled or have graduated with a relevant University degree in the past the past 3 years in Civil Engineering, Environmental Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Social Development, Sustainability or other relevant discipline.  

Experience:

• While no prior work experience is required, some experience in project management and HSSE, ideally within the development sector or private sector, is highly desirable
• A health & safety and/or environmental/social management professional certification would be desirable
• Experience in Google Suite particularly in the use of Google Sheets is desired

Languages:

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