Work Location

Remote/Hybrid/In-Person, Nairobi

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 with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. UN-HABITAT’s focus involves enhancing urban environments, making them safer, healthier, and more environmentally friendly, while also fostering opportunities for dignified living for the urban poor. 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, 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. Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

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. Proficiency in data analysis and designing XL spreadsheets for continuous input and update by multiple sources is desirable Proficiency in computer software applications (E.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 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

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.