IT Finance Intern

Contract

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Background Information - IPAS

Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, the UNOPS Integrated Practice Advice and Support (IPAS) serves all the regions and headquarters, primarily with advice and solutions to everyday implementation challenges. IPAS consists of a diverse team of subject matter experts in the six practice areas of HR, Administration, Legal, Finance, Procurement, Project Management and Infrastructure. IPAS has three main roles:

Support to operations in the field offices: IPAS provides timely advice and supports actively finding of solutions to everyday implementation challenges, based on policy and best practices. It also provides operational support in specific areas.

Business efficiency: IPAS recommends changes to policies, processes and operating standards based on the feedback and experience of the field offices. IPAS also ensures transparent and efficient project implementation, in line with policy and business needs.

Body of knowledge: IPAS contributes to research and coordination within the policy groups and project practitioners. It provides structured knowledge and subject matter expertise which is used across practice areas to provide coherent and tailored advice to the requesting offices.

Background Information - Job-specific

The IT Finance Intern reports to the Finance Specialist who provides broad supervision and guidance to the IPAS Finance, Treasury & Banking team.

The IT Finance Intern will support the team primarily with a project focused on payment connectivity via the TMS (Treasury Management System) for UNOPS’ bank accounts, as well as with a wide range of finance tasks, having hands-on daily work and being on the front line with internal and external parties such as colleagues in UNOPS’ local offices, ICT, banks and Kyriba (the TMS provider). The IT Finance Intern will also be responsible for delivering assigned tasks in a collaborative, timely and efficient manner.

At the end of this internship, the IT Finance Intern will have gained:

• Experience with the processes and methods employed in user acceptance testing and penny value testing;
• Experience in collaborating widely;
• Project management skills;
• Exposure to Finance and IT standards and activities;
• Exposure to an international work environment;
• Exposure to an operational arm of the United Nations;
• An appreciation of UNOPS’ application of international best practice in finance across UNOPS global offices.

Functional Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions 1. Support the payment connectivity project via the TMS by carrying out the following: - Liaise with UNOPS’ banks to obtain connection details and payment file specifications;

• Liaise with ICT, UNOPS’ banks, Treasury and local offices for payment UAT and penny value tests;

• Prepare and present status reports on payment connectivity project;

2. Secondary functions (if time permits) include:

- Contribute to the team with innovative suggestions (e.g through data analytics) to improve operational efficiency in finance operations;

• Contribute to the implementation of other team projects.

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

• Applicants must be enrolled for a university degree such as a Bachelor, Masters, or have graduated within three years prior to the application date of the internship;

• The preferred candidate would have a degree in or be pursuing studies in the areas of IT, Business (Intelligence), Data Analytics, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, Administration, Management, International Relations or other related areas.

Experience:

• Experience in office software packages (Word, Power Point) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet (g-sheets & Excel);

• Experience in use of ERP system is an asset;

• Experience in use of a TMS is an asset;

• Experience in payment UAT and PVT is an advantage;

• Experience with xml is an advantage;

• Experience in use of Google Suite is an advantage;

• Experience with JavaScript and Google Apps Script is an advantage;

• Programming knowledge or willingness to learn is an advantage.

Language:

• Full working knowledge of English;

• Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an asset.

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Contract type, level and duration - Internship

Contract type: Internship Contract level: N/A Contract duration: 6 months, with possibility of extension maximum up to 12 consecutive months; subject to satisfactory performance and available budget

This internship is not designed to lead to a staff position with UNOPS. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of the internship.

Interns may be eligible for a monthly stipend from UNOPS provided that they do not receive funds from other institutions. Further, UNOPS may provide a one time travel lumpsum of 500 USD. However, they must make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and necessary visa arrangements.

For more details about UNOPS internships please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Internships-and-volunteering.aspx

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.