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Infrastructure Intern

Location
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Deadline
June 19, 2026
Organization
UN Office for Project Services
Posted
June 11, 2026

Job Description

PT
O/A Estagiário/a/Trainee de Infraestrutura terá a possibilidade de ter horários flexíveis que devem ser aprovados pela pessoa encarregada pela sua supervisão. Entretanto, solicita-se o mínimo de 40h semanais destinadas às atividades do escritório.
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El/la Pasante de Infraestructura tendrá la posibilidad de disfrutar de horarios flexibles, que deberán ser aprobados por la persona encargada de su supervisión. No obstante, se requiere un mínimo de 40 horas semanales dedicadas a las actividades de la oficina.

In Latin America and the Caribbean, UNOPS operates across 23 countries, delivering high-impact solutions that drive sustainable development. UNOPS focuses on building and improving resilient infrastructure—including roads, bridges, public facilities, sanitation systems, and housing—to enhance quality of life and foster inclusive growth. UNOPS also supports public health by procuring essential medicines and medical equipment, ensuring broader access to healthcare services. By strengthening institutional capacities, UNOPS promotes transparent, efficient, and equitable public management. As a trusted partner to governments and development stakeholders, UNOPS aligns its interventions with national priorities, helping countries advance the Sustainable Development Goals through practical, results-driven support.

Based in Brazil, the UNOPS Southern Cone Multi-Country Office (SCMCO) also oversees operations in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, supporting national priorities and development goals across the subregion. In Argentina, UNOPS strengthens public institutions by providing technical assistance in planning, procurement, and oversight of infrastructure projects—particularly in public buildings—and building capacity in public procurement, with a focus on technological innovation. In Brazil, where UNOPS has operated since 2012, the office collaborates with UN agencies, financial institutions, and government bodies at all levels to deliver services in health, education, urbanization, social rehabilitation, PPPs, and institutional strengthening. UNOPS has played a key role in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and currently manages 17 active projects across the country. Its work emphasizes transparency, operational efficiency, and results-driven management while aligning with the strategic and operational needs of its partners. Across the Southern Cone, UNOPS promotes sustainable development by enhancing national capabilities and supporting the delivery of high-impact, inclusive infrastructure.

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Este cargo tem uma vaga prevista para Porto Alegre
Para o trabalho presencial, os escritórios não dispõem de estacionamento para funcionários e têm uma política de trabalho flexível.
Além disso, é necessária a visita periódica às obras localizadas em diferentes localidades e capacidade de direção (carteira de motorista).
O cargo requer a capacidade de elaborar relatórios utilizando ferr...

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