Finance Internship Opportunity at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Nairobi, Kenya
The UNEP Office for Operations and Corporate Services
Unit internship is for 3 months with an opportunity for extension, pending on
the needs of the department.
UNON is the headquarters of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP),
the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, and other key agencies with
vital administrative and technical support services.
UNON offers internships in Nairobi for undergraduate and graduate university
students. The internships have duration of three to six months and are on a
volunteer basis.
Internship
Details
Job
Title: INTERN - FINANCE, I
Department/
Office: United Nations Environment Programme
Duty Station:
NAIROBI, Kenya
Posting Period:
13 May 2013-28 May 2013
Job Opening
number: 13-FIN-UNEP-27604-R-NAIROBI(G)
The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.
Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the
supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are
assigned.
About The United
Nations Environment Programme
United
Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org.
Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the
United Nations system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues
at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development
of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under
review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the
international community for action.
Responsibilities
of The Finance Intern
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's
background; the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Updating project statuses.
• Updating of data into the Trust Funds database.
• Preparing project revisions.
• Preparing project closing revisions.
• Analyzing accounts and financial statements.
• Maintaining project databases.
• Filling, routine correspondence and any other office
tasks as they occur and as instructed by the Fund Management Officer and the
office Finance staff.
Competencies of
The Finance Intern
Communication:
-Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
-Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from
others and responds appropriately
-Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in
having two-way communication
-Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the
audience
-Demonstrates openness in sharing information and
keeping people informed
Teamwork:
-Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve
organizational goals
-Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and
expertise; is willing to learn from others
-Places team agenda before personal agenda
-Supports and acts in accordance with final group
decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position
-Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts
joint responsibility for team shortcomings
Accountability:
-Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors
commitments
-Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility
within prescribed time, cost and quality standards
-Operates in compliance with organizational regulations
and rules
-Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes
responsibility for delegated assignments
-Takes personal responsibility for his/her own
shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Client
Orientation:
-Considers all those to whom services are provided to
be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view
-Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with
clients by gaining their trust and respect
-Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to
appropriate solutions
-Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the
clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems
-Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in
projects
-Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to
client
Education
Applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme in a
graduate school (second university degree or higher); or if pursuing their
studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate
and graduate stages, have completed at least four years of full-time studies at
a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree.
Be computer literate in standard software applications;
Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the
United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and
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.
Studies in Finance/ Accounting desirable
Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work
experience for participation in the programme.
Languages
Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN
Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge
of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an
advantage
Assessment
Method
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring
manager directly for further consideration.
Special Notice
Your application for this internship must include;
1. A Completed application (Personal History Profile)
through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. In
your Personal History Profile (PHP), be sure to include all past work
experiences, IT Skills, and three references.
2.An accompanying letter (cover note) that includes;
Title of degree you are currently studying, Graduation date (when you will be
graduating from the programme), List the IT skills and programmes that you are
proficient in using, and Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship
and what you hope to gain from the internship.
3. A letter from your university clearly indicating the
status of your enrolment, what programme you are enrolled in and the
anticipated date of graduation from the programme.
Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY
successful candidates will be
contacted.
United Nations
Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the
eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under
conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the
United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a
non-smoking environment.
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.