Intern - Finance Assistant

Internship Finance & Economy

Overview

Support UN-Habitat's finance team in Nairobi with data analysis and reporting tasks.

You have:

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher),
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent),
• Have graduated with Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent.
• Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• Have a demonstrated ability to interact successfully with individuals of different cultural backgrounds.
• Experience in budget, finance or accounting is required.
• Proficiency in data analysis is required.
• Proficiency in computer software applications (E.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
• Proficiency in designing XL spreadsheets for continuous input and update by multiple sources is desirable.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

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, Nairobi, Kenya

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. UN-Habitat works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities. UN-Habitat promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination and poverty. Collaborating with entities at various levels, including governmental, civil society, and the private sector, UN-HABITAT actively engages in building, managing, planning, and financing sustainable urban development. The intern will be based in the UN-Habitat Regional Office in Africa (ROAf), located in Nairobi, Kenya and will work under the guidance of a Programme Management Officer within the financial and administrative management team. Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer, in the Regional Office for Africa (ROAf), the intern will: • Support data collection and analysis for countries in ROAF • Update the data base for country information bi-weekly on project portfolio and grant data • Streamline staff information, office and common cost reporting data for management. • Establish data base for recording AoCs and payment schedule, and an alert system for pending payments or reporting. • Help develop a recording system for country expenditure, FAs and POs to track and monitor expenditure. • Assist in developing PowerPoint presentation for training materials. • Undertake other duties as may be assigned by the PMO and PMA.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent), c. Have graduated with Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent. Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite). Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Preferred areas of study: Undergraduate or above degree in Data management or analysis, finance, accounting or related subjects. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. 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. Experience in budget, finance or accounting is required. Proficiency in data analysis is required. Proficiency in computer software applications (E.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required. Proficiency in designing XL spreadsheets for continuous input and update by multiple sources is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

Additional Information

Do you have any previous UN internship experience? If yes, please indicate the UN entity and the specific dates.

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.

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