Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates for United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Graduate Trainee Program 2026.
About United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
United Nations Office for Project Services is a United Nations organization that specializes in infrastructure, procurement, project management, and sustainable development services for governments, international agencies, and development partners worldwide. UNOPS helps deliver impactful projects in areas such as healthcare, education, climate resilience, humanitarian assistance, and public infrastructure, supporting communities in both developing and crisis-affected regions. With a strong commitment to transparency, efficiency, and sustainability, the organization works to ensure that development resources are used effectively to create lasting social and economic benefits. Through innovative project delivery and strategic partnerships, UNOPS plays an important role in advancing global development goals and improving lives around the world.
Summary
- Company: United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
- Job Title: STEM Trainee
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND/MSC/PhD
- Location: Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Job Title: STEM Trainee
Job Description:
- Under the supervision of the Programme Manager, Gender & Youth, the STEM Trainees will support SEforALL’s key energy access initiatives in Nigeria. The role focuses on technical project assistance, data analysis for energy planning, and supporting the operationalization of renewable energy financing mechanisms.
Functions / Key Results Expected
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- The STEM Trainee will be a part of a Nigerian cohort, with the traineeship focused on the following areas:
Technical Support and Operations:
- Provide technical support for the implementation of gender- and youth-responsive energy activities;
- Assist the project team in coordinating activities, meetings, and resources necessary for the successful execution of energy-focused initiatives; and
- Participate in energy audits, site visits & needs assessments for in-country workstreams.
Financial Platform Support and Trainings:
- Support the implementation of the Sustainable Energy Finance Developers Platform by refining and validating project data entries;
- Support the project team in developing training curricula and knowledge-sharing materials for developers, financial institutions, and policymakers;
- Assist in the development of financial models by analyzing cost structures and learning the impact of different capital types (e.g., grants, debt, equity) on project bankability; and
- Support the team in tracking financing commitments and emerging funding mechanisms within the clean energy ecosystem.
Monitoring:
- Support project partners in data collection exercises and market research on climate finance trends; and
- Support with data analysis, platform performance tracking, monitoring of user experience and feedback and regular project reporting.
Engagement in Climate Finance, Policy & Advocacy:
- Contribute to initiatives promoting sustainable energy finance and tracking financing commitments in the clean energy ecosystem;
- Gain insights into viability gaps and the role of various financial instruments in driving sustainable energy projects; and
- Participate in advocacy efforts to raise awareness for sustainable energy finance policies and support in stakeholder engagement initiatives.
Communications & Social Media:
- Use social media channels to promote project visibility, sustainability practices, and advocacy efforts;
- Create and publish engaging digital content, including posts, videos, and graphics, to share across social media channels (e.g. Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn).
Trainees will also be expected to participate in daily activities and authorised site visits in addition to attending supplementary training programmes arranged by SEforALL.
Training components and learning elements to include, but not limited to:
Undertake soft skills training sessions to support professional development of STEM Trainees:
- Career development (including resume development, interviewing, networking, and mentorship); and
- Communications and social media training.
Undertake technical training sessions to enhance technical understanding of the energy sector with a focus on project operations and climate finance, including:
- Knowledge of energy implementation, gender & youth-responsive energy activities, and site assessment methodologies;
- Appropriate use of financial modeling tools, viability analysis, and data platforms;
- Familiarity with monitoring tools and framework (market research, performance tracking, and reporting); and
- Introduction to climate finance mechanisms and capital structures for energy activities.
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Qualifications and Requirements for United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Graduate Trainee Program 2026:
- Applicants should be enrolled in a university programme such as Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD (or the equivalent) or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to their application, in a STEM field (i.e., sciences, renewable energy, engineering, data science, geographic information systems, or related areas).
Experience Requirements
Required:
- Applicants are not required to have prior work experience
Desired:
- Prior experience in energy, engineering, finance, communications or related fields would be an advantage.
Deadline
12th June, 2026
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