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The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center, is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated intern to support the Program Management Office (PMO). The internship is designed for learners who wish to gain practical exposure to project management procedures, staff time management processes, and reporting practices within an international organization. The internship will be based at IWMI's headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Scope of internship The internship will provide practical exposure to IWMI’s project management cycle for research projects and PMO-related operational processes. The intern will gain exposure to IWMI’s project management cycle for research projects; learn through practical use of ERP, Power BI, and other software systems related to staff time tracking and gain exposure to project budget information maintained in ERP. The intern will interact with staff based at IWMI headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and regional offices across Asia, Africa, and Europe, gaining experience in a multicultural work environment. During this internship, the intern will assist in the following areas: Support the Program Management Office (PMO) team in staff time tracking activities and gain practical experience in portfolio and project management processes. Assist in updating staff time requests in the relevant databases, master files, and systems under the guidance of assigned PMO staff. Support follow-up activities related to staff time sheet submissions and updates, while learning about staff time management processes. Assist in maintaining staff time projection records and performing routine data validation checks to improve data accuracy. Contribute to the preparation of PMO reports, summaries, and data extracts related to staff time utilization, budgets, and project management information. Provide administrative and analytical support to Portfolio Managers and PMO staff in addressing day-to-day operational requirements. Participate in PMO initiatives and meetings as appropriate to gain exposure to project portfolio management practices, systems, and tools.