Intern - Finance
Assist with finance-related tasks in a dynamic global environment
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Overview
Assist with finance-related tasks in a dynamic global environment
You have:
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree
- Fluency in English is required
- Strong planning, writing and communication skills
- Good knowledge of Microsoft software applications especially MS Word, Excel, Teams and SharePoint
- Attention to detail and a passion for researching big-picture issues
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
Hybrid
Expected duration
3-6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
This position is located in the Centres Operations Section (COS), Information Centre Services (ICS) of the Campaigns and Country Offices Division (CCOD) in the Department of Global Communications (DGC). The COS provides administrative, finance, and budget support to a global network of 59 United Nations information centres (UNICs), which are field offices of the DGC that promote the work of the Organization to a local audience in local language. To learn more about the work of the UNICs, go to https://unic.un.org/. The incumbent is under the overall supervision of the Chief of COS and under the direct supervision of the Finance Assistant in the team. The selected intern will perform duties including, but not limited to the following: • Assist in updating the internal SharePoint site with relevant information for UNIC colleagues. • Assisting with basic data management and analysis. • Assist in drafting routine correspondences notes and any other communication as required. • Perform other tasks as needed.
Qualifications/special skills
Please note that to qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Program, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: • Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or • Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent) No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Candidates for our internship positions are not required to have professional experience, though it can be of benefit to the office if you have interests, skills and knowledge in the areas below: • Keen interest in international affairs, international organizations, management and change • Strong planning, writing and communication skills • Attention to detail and a passion for researching big-picture issues • Familiarity with the United Nations is desirable. Applicants must also: • Good knowledge of Microsoft software applications especially MS word, Excel, Teams and SharePoint. • Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English is required.
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 time when you had to manage data for a project? | This assesses your data management skills and attention to detail. | Provide a specific example highlighting your role and the outcome. |
| How do you prioritize your tasks when you have multiple deadlines? | This checks your organizational skills and planning abilities. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience working with different software applications. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share an experience where you had to communicate complex information clearly? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your understanding of the role of international organizations, like the UN? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Updated 1 year ago
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Source:
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