Position Summary:
Financial Aspects
Interns do not receive a salary or any other form of remuneration from UNFPA. The costs associated with an intern's participation in the programme must be assumed either by the nominating institution, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students, or by the students themselves, who will have to meet living expenses as well as make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and other requirements. In addition, applicants must have medical insurance for the duration of the internship. Proof of insurance will need to be submitted before the internship begins.
Organizational Setting
The Admin/Finance and ICT Intern position is located in the Regional Office and is part of the Operations Unit, which provides support in administrative, finance, and ICT related activities. Under the overall guidance of the International Operations Manager, Intern directly reports to Admin/Finance Associate G7. The Intern works in close collaboration with ICT Specialist and Administrative Assistant.
Qualifications
The following qualifications are required for consideration:
- Active enrollment in or completion of a University or similar educational programme in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Public Administration, Information Technology, or related fields.
- Interest in the field of development;
- Written and spoken proficiency in English; fluency in one of the other official languages of the United Nations is an asset;
- Ability to adapt to new environments and to establish and maintain good working relations with individuals of different cultural backgrounds;
- Good analytical skills (including the ability to succinctly summarize findings in written briefs, reports, etc);
- Exceptional organizational skills;
- Excellent collaborative and team working capability;
- People focused: high level of concern and interest in delivering excellent customer service to internal clients;
- Demonstrate the ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with staff at all levels in the organization;
- Integrity: exercising the appropriate discretion when working with confidential and sensitive matters and information;
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
We are no longer accepting applications for this position.
