Posting Title: Intern - Finance, I
Job Code Title: Intern - Finance
Department/ Office: Economic Commission for Africa
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Posting Period: 25 August 2014-9 September 2014
Job Opening number: 14-FIN-ECA-36513-R-ADDIS ABABA (O)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
The Cover Note must include:
- Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?)
- Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?)
- List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.
- List your top three areas of interest.
- Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship.
- Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.
- In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.
- Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
- 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.
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Conference Services Section, (CSS), Division of Administration of the Economic Commission for Africa. The intern will work under the overall supervision of
the Chief/OIC of the Section and the direct supervision of the Chief, Conference Interpretation & Finance Unit (CIFU). The internship is for two (2) months with an opportunity for extension depending on the needs of the Section under the supervision of a designated staff in the unit.
Responsibilities
Depending on their level of experience and training, interns will accomplish the following:
- Assist in preparation of invoices and covering letters;
- Assist in the follow-up of collections to the Center;
- Assist in filing, copying and delivering of documents;
- Assist in the preparation of reports and capture raw data; and
- Perform other duties required in the daily operations of the Planning Sub-Unit.
Competencies
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 on-going 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.
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.
Education
- Applicants must 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 programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
- or (c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation;
- Be computer literate in standard software applications; Have a 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.
Work Experience
- Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.
Languages
- English and French are the official working language of the United Nations Secretariat.
- Fluency in English (both written and verbal skills) is required.
- Knowledge of another official UN Language is an asset.
Assessment Method
- Potential candidates will be contacted by Hiring Manager directly for further consideration.
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.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
