The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.

VACANCY NOTICE
UNOPS

Position Title: Engineer Intern
- Job Category: Engineer
- Duty Station(s): Kathmandu
- Seniority Level: Entry Level
- ICS Level: Internship
- Contract Type : Internship
- Contract Level: Internship
- Posting End Date: 20-Jun-2026
- Duration: 6 months

Job Highlight
This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in urban planning and design within an international development context. The intern will contribute to a project focused on gender-sensitive approaches to urban planning and climate resilience, working alongside experienced professionals and contributing to meaningful change in Nepalese municipalities.

About the Region
The Asia Pacific Regional Office, based in Bangkok, Thailand, provides strategic leadership and oversight for UNOPS operations across 17 countries, ensuring high performance, operational excellence, and alignment with organizational goals. Operations currently span Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Pacific Islands. Across these countries, we work closely with key stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and maximize impact through five main operating units: Afghanistan (AFCO), Myanmar (MMCO), South Asia Multi-Country Office (SAMCO), East Asia and Pacific Multi-Country Office (EAPMCO), and the Asia Regional Health Cluster (ARHC). Through these entities, we provide agile, client-focused service delivery across diverse sectors – including infrastructure, health, procurement, and project management – supporting the implementation of sustainable development solutions across the region.

About the Country/Multi-Country Office
The South Asia Multi-Country Office (SAMCO) supports UNOPS operations across six countries: Bangladesh, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. SAMCO delivers a broad range of services and technical expertise in climate change, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), infrastructure, procurement, human resource management, and fund management. Each country office is staffed with local technical experts and maintains strong partnerships with national governments, ensuring context-specific solutions and effective project implementation.

UNOPS Nepal context:
During 2015 – 2022 UNOPS Nepal has engaged closely with the Government of Nepal and several development partners in the reconstruction efforts of the Government of Nepal, including assessment of damaged buildings and enrolment of beneficiaries into housing grant schemes. UNOPS supported homeowners engaged in the reconstruction process, modernization and improvement of policing services, retrofitting damaged houses and reconstruction of disability-friendly schools, and delivering some essential equipment to support COVID-19 response efforts. The functional objective of UNOPS Nepal is to deliver its projects efficiently and effectively in alignment with government priorities following UNOPS rules and regulations, to achieve the outcomes sought by the Government and funding partners, and to contribute to the achievement of SDGs.

While ensuring gender, diversity, and inclusion are mainstreamed in all its projects, UNOPS Nepal is currently working on several new engagements to support the Government of Nepal under Health, Rule of Law, Climate Change, DRR, Urban development, and procurement support, among others, and create new opportunities and jobs for the people of Nepal.

In alignment with government priorities, the UNOPS Nepal country office looks forward to providing long-term strategic and advisory support to the country by enhancing the capacity of national and sub-national governments and partners within all three tiers of government. By prioritizing evidence-based planning, capacity building, and developing model projects for creating sustainable and inclusive cities, the UNOPS Nepal country office also aims to build strong relationships with urban municipalities at the local level. Aiming to create a sustainable city by promoting a green and resilient, climate-adaptive, and socially inclusive development approach, the assignment will focus on prioritizing the municipalities for its future interventions.

About the Project Office
UNOPS, Cities Alliance, and UN-Habitat are implementing an EU and Finland-funded project, “Cities 4 Women: Inclusive and Climate Resilient Urbanization in Nepal”. The project focuses on improving the participatory aspects of existing urban planning processes in municipalities, giving women and girls the opportunity to share their lived experiences in the city (including accessibility, services, and use of public open spaces), and exploring possible solutions to the challenges they face. The project aims to identify key strategic interventions that could improve the lives and opportunities, not only of women in urban areas but of all residents.

Job Specific Context
This internship position operates within the UNOPS Nepal country office, supporting the “Cities 4 Women: Inclusive and Climate Resilient Urbanization in Nepal” project. The project focuses on improving participatory aspects of urban planning processes in municipalities, giving women and girls the opportunity to share their lived experiences in the city and exploring possible solutions to the challenges they face. The intern will contribute to desk research, field surveys, stakeholder consultations, and the preparation of urban profiles and knowledge products.

Role Purpose
The Engineer Intern (Urban Planner and Designer – International Intern) will support the implementation of the Cities 4 Women project, contributing to research, analysis, documentation, and stakeholder engagement activities. The intern will assist in the preparation of urban profiles, maps, charts, and reports, and support the organization of consultations and workshops related to the project.

Application Deadline:  June 20, 2026

HOW TO APPLY
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