Team Assistant
Assist in data management and administrative tasks for UN.
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Overview
Assist in data management and administrative tasks for UN.
You have:
- Must be a student in the final year of a bachelor's degree or equivalent, or have completed a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. program.
- Proficient in English; additional languages are desirable.
- No professional work experience required, but related field of study is essential.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
UN Complex Gigiri
Expected duration
6 Months
Duties and Responsibilities
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by proving administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org). This internship is in Host Country Services Unit (HCSU) of Central Support Services, Division of Administrative Services, United Nations Office at Nairobi. Under the supervision of the Manager, HCSU, the incumbent's duties will be: Responsibilities -To capture information from hard copies to electronic system, i.e., excel, access & SharePoint ensure that the information that is captured is accurate and in good standard. - Enters information from documents to be stored and transmitted. - Consistently check work for accuracy and completeness - Completes forms and edits current information. - Reads the information and keys the data into the necessary fields. - Compares the entered information with the source to identify errors and correct. - Updates existing data in the electronic system - Separates information into different sections to categorize and identify certain characteristics. - Assist in developing templates for use by the office to streamline the capturing of information. - ----Responsible for storing and filing completed information and maintaining records of work tasks and completed documents.
Qualifications/special skills
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.
Languages
The UN preferred language is English. Any additional language is desirable
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 work with a large set of data? | This assesses your experience and comfort level with data handling. | Provide a specific example of how you managed the data and the outcome. |
| How do you ensure the accuracy of your data entry? | The interviewer wants to know your attention to detail and processes you follow. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take when you encounter an error in data? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you've developed a template or system in your previous experience? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why are you interested in this internship at the United Nations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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