Intern - Administration
Support administrative processes and contribute to project effectiveness.
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Overview
Support administrative processes and contribute to project effectiveness.
You have:
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of French is desirable and knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
In-person
Expected duration
Minimum of three months and maximum of six months
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support Results-Based Planning and Budgeting: Assist in the enhancement of results-based planning and budgeting processes by providing administrative support, organizing relevant documentation, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. 2. Contribute to Monitoring and Evaluation Activities: Participate in monitoring and evaluation efforts by collecting and analyzing relevant data, preparing reports, and providing insights to improve project effectiveness and efficiency. 3. Engage in Project Development Initiatives: Actively participate in project development initiatives by conducting research, drafting project proposals, and liaising with stakeholders to identify funding opportunities and strategic partnerships. 4. Assist in Fundraising Activities: Support fundraising activities by assisting in the preparation of funding proposals, coordinating donor communication, and maintaining donor databases to ensure effective donor stewardship. 5. Utilize Core Business Applications: Contribute to the utilization of core business applications, such as IPMR, as part of OSAA's IPMR pilot, by providing input, testing functionalities, and offering feedback for improvement.
Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for the United Nations Headquarters Secretariat Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required; and knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Additional Information
Not available.
Intern Specific text
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a situation where you provided administrative support in a complex project? | This question assesses the candidate's ability to manage details and support projects effectively. | Use a specific example, focusing on the processes you followed and the outcomes you achieved. |
| How do you approach data collection and analysis for monitoring purposes? | This question gauges your analytical skills and understanding of project monitoring. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have in communication with stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a proposal you've worked on? What was your role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for effective fundraising? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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