General Information
Position Title
Infrastructure Intern
Job Category
Infrastructure
Duty Station(s)
Curitiba
Seniority Level
Entry Level
ICS Level
Internship
Contract Type
Internship
Contract Level
Internship
Posting Start Date
19-Jun-2026
Posting End Date
03-Jul-2026
Duration
12 meses
Job Highlight
PT
Auxiliar a execução de projetos de infraestrutura do UNOPS que transformam vidas no Brasil.
- As atividades serão realizadas de forma presencial na cidade de Foz do Iguaçu
- Serão fornecidos equipamentos de informática (computadores e periféricos)
ES
Apoyar la ejecución de proyectos de infraestructura de UNOPS que transforman vidas en Brasil.
- Las actividades se realizarán presencialmente en la ciudad de Foz do Iguaçu.
- Se proporcionará equipo informático (computadoras y periféricos).
About the Region
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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.
About the Country/Multi-Country Office
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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.
Role Purpose
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PT
O Estagiário(a)/Trainee de Infraestrutura - Arquitetura ou Engenharia Civil apoiará a equipe nas atividades de revisão de projetos e acompanhamento de obras, contribuindo para que os projetos atendam aos mais altos padrões de qualidade.
O Estagiário(a)/Trainee de Infraestrutura - Arquitetura ou Engenharia Civil auxiliará na aplicação das melhores práticas de design técnico e gestão da construção ao longo do ciclo do projeto, sob orientação da equipe técnica, observando os padrões de Saúde, Segurança, Social e Ambiental (HSSE) e os requisitos de Proteção contra Exploração, Abuso e Assédio Sexual (PSEAH).
Espera-se que o/a titular da função demonstre interesse em desenvolver conhecimento técnico, organização no apoio às atividades e postura colaborativa, contribuindo para a integridade, a transparência e a coordenação entre as partes interessadas nas atividades de engenharia civil
ES
El/La pasante de Infraestructura (Arquitectura o Ingeniería Civil) brindará apoyo al equipo en la revisión de proyectos y el seguimiento de la construcción, contribuyendo a garantizar que los proyectos cumplan con los más altos estándares de calidad.
El/La pasante de Infraestructura (Arquitectura o Ingeniería Civil) colaborará en la aplicación de las mejores prácticas en diseño técnico y gestión de la construcción a lo largo del ciclo del proyecto, bajo la supervisión del equipo técnico, respetando las normas de Salud, Seguridad, Responsabilidad Social y Medioambiental (HSSE) y los requisitos de Protección contra la Explotación, el Abuso y el Acoso Sexual (PSEAH).
Se espera que el/la candidato/a demuestre interés en desarrollar conocimientos técnicos, habilidades organizativas para apoyar las actividades y una actitud colaborativa, contribuyendo a la integridad, la transparencia y la coordinación entre las partes interesadas en las actividades de ingeniería civil.
Functions / Key Results Expected
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As atividades serão realizadas de forma presencial na cidade de Foz do Iguaçu
PT
Sob orientação próxima do Gerente de Projeto e de sua equipe técnica, as principais funções a serem desempenhadas serão:
Prover suporte ao desenvolvimento, preparação, compatibilização e revisão de planos e projetos urbanísticos, de arquitetura e complementares.
Prover suporte a elaboração e revisão de termos de referência, memoriais descritivos, caderno de encargos, documentos de licitação e também manuais técnicos de engenharia e arquitetura.
Prover suporte em todas as etapas que envolvem o processo licitatório de contratação de projetos e/ou obras.
Apoiar a identificação e recomendação de soluções técnicas de arquitetura e engenharia por meio de relatórios e estudos técnicos.
Apoiar a identificação e recomendação de soluções que garantam a qualidade dos projetos, das operações, das instalações e das condições ambientais por meio de relatórios e estudos técnicos.
Apoiar na organização e métodos de rotinas administrativas de projeto e obra, tais como: cronogramas, reuniões, compatibilização de projetos e seguimentos dos processos internos.
Acompanhar inspeções de engenharia de operações de sistemas, de estruturas e instalações durante o desenvolvimento de projetos e obras.
Apoiar a recomendação de mudanças nas políticas e procedimentos para o parceiro por meio de revisão de atividades dos programas de engenharia.
Apoiar a realização de pesquisas de arquitetura, urbanismo e engenharia e prestar assistência técnica a parcerias.
ES
Las actividades se realizarán de forma presencial en la ciudad de Foz do Iguaçu.
Bajo la estrecha supervisión del Gerente de Proyecto y su equipo técnico, las principales funciones a desempeñar serán:
Brindar apoyo para el desarrollo, preparación, coordinación y revisión de planes y proyectos urbanísticos, arquitectónicos y complementarios.
Brindar apoyo para la preparación y revisión de términos de referencia, informes descriptivos, especificaciones, documentos de licitación y manuales técnicos de ingeniería y arquitectura.
Brindar apoyo en todas las etapas del proceso de licitación para la contratación de proyectos y/o obras.
Apoyar la identificación y recomendación de soluciones técnicas, arquitectónicas y de ingeniería mediante informes y estudios técnicos.
Apoyar la identificación y recomendación de soluciones que garanticen la calidad de los proyectos, operaciones, instalaciones y condiciones ambientales mediante informes y estudios técnicos.
Apoyar la organización y los métodos de las rutinas administrativas para proyectos y obras, tales como: cronogramas, reuniones, coordinación de proyectos y seguimiento de procesos internos.
Acompañar las inspecciones de ingeniería de las operaciones, estructuras e instalaciones del sistema durante el desarrollo de proyectos y obras.
Apoyar la recomendación de cambios en las políticas y procedimientos del socio mediante la revisión de las actividades del programa de ingeniería.
Apoyar la realización de investigaciones en arquitectura, urbanismo e ingeniería, y proporcionar asistencia técnica a las asociaciones.
Skills
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Project Engineering, Project Implementation
Competencies
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Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
Education Requirements
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PT
Serão aceitos/as candidatos/as que:
Estejam cursando Bacharel em Arquitetura e Urbanismo ou Engenharia Civil a partir do 8º semestre; ou
Tenham até 3 anos de formados em Arquitetura e Urbanismo ou Engenharia Civil.
ES
Se aceptarán candidatos/as que:
Estar cursando actualmente una licenciatura en Arquitectura y Urbanismo o Ingeniería Civil, a partir del octavo semestre; o
Haberse graduado en Arquitectura y Urbanismo o Ingeniería Civil en los últimos 3 años.
Experience Requirements
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PT
Será valorizada experiência profissional em:
Aplicação de princípios e técnicas básicos de Arquitetura ou Engenharia Civil;
Apoio a propostas de projetos, manuais e relatórios;
Leitura e interpretação de desenhos técnicos e especificações.
Será um diferencial ter conhecimento ou experiência na utilização de equipamentos e ferramentas profissionais, como: CAD (AutoCAD), BIM (Revit), SIG, MS Project, Google Suite.
ES
Se valorará la experiencia profesional en:
Aplicación de principios y técnicas básicas de Arquitectura o Ingeniería Civil;
Apoyo en la elaboración de propuestas, manuales e informes de proyectos;
Lectura e interpretación de planos y especificaciones técnicas.
Se valorará positivamente el conocimiento o la experiencia en el uso de equipos y herramientas profesionales como CAD (AutoCAD), BIM (Revit), SIG, MS Project y Google Suite.
Language Requirements
Language Proficiency Level Requirement
Portuguese Fluent Required
Spanish Basic Required
English Basic Required
Additional Information
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UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which may include various assessments.
UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of a wide range of nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We strive to sustain and strengthen this diversity, fostering an inclusive working environment where all personnel are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.
UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process and welcome diverse perspectives, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities.
We are committed to enabling all candidates to perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require support or reasonable accommodation to complete any assessment, please inform our human resources team upon receiving your invitation.
UNOPS has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and other forms of abusive conduct, including discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment. To uphold these standards, background checks are conducted for all final candidates to help ensure that individuals with a history of such conduct are not hired. By applying for a position with UNOPS, candidates acknowledge and consent to these verification processes.
Terms and Conditions
For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
For more details about the contract types, please click here.
All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
.justified-content { text-align: justify !important; } Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments. UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation. Terms and Conditions For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here. All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda. It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
