Internship Roster for Operations Units

Contract

This is a Internship contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about Internship contracts.

Background

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. Learn more at undp.org or follow at @UNDP.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities:

Business Process Support

• Provide administrative support in day-to-day activities
• Provide support in updating and maintaining database on shared folders
• Provide support on data entry in prevailing web based system
• Provide simple analysis in area of operations to provide recommendation of simplification of business process as required by hiring manager
• Provide support in workshop, seminar or event preparation related to programme implementation
• Provide administrative support on development of IT database and maitenance of information as required
• Provide support for knowledge sharing and training on gender sensitive operations related training
• Provide procurement, admin, asset, IT and finance support in country office business process related to programme implementation. Provide liaison support with communication along country office internal unit and government/ministerial or implementing partners related to programme implementation

Other

• Support other/ad hoc activities as seen relevant and needed

Competencies

N/A

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Candidates must meet of the following educational requirements:

• currently in the final year of a bachelor’s degree
• currently enrolled in a master’s degree; or
• have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree or equivalent studies.

Field of study: Development Studies, Public Policy, International Relations, Management, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Fiscal Administration, or equivalent.

IT skills:

• Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools;

Language skills:

• Proficiency in English is required;
• Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.

Other competencies and attitude:

• Interest and motivation in working in an international organization;
• Knowledge of – or proven interest in the area of finance management, procurement, supply and logistics, human resources;
• Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal oriented mind-set;
• Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently;
• Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.

INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS

• UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
• Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed;
• Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship;
• Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan;
• Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity;
• Interns are expected to work full time, but flexibility is allowed for education programmes;
• Interns need to obtain financing for subsistence and make own arrangements for internship, travel, VISA, accommodation, etc.

UN is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UN Indonesia reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UN Indonesia at the same grade level and with similar job descriptions, experience, and education requirements.