Budget and Finance Intern

Work Location

In-person, Nairobi, Kenya

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. UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. UN-Habitat works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities. UN-Habitat promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination and poverty. This internship is located in the Budget, Finance and Operational Support Section (BFOSS) within the Corporate Management Division at UN-Habitat Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. The intern will report to a Budget and Finance Officer and work closely with colleagues supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of financial and budgetary resources. Responsibilities • Annual financial statement: Assist in the review, consolidation and collection of inputs supporting the preparation of annual financial statements and related disclosures. • Accounts receivable: Prepare donor contribution receipts and support the preparation of documentation related to the recognition and recording of contributions, including unearmarked funding. • Accounts payable: Assist in the coordination of petty cash reporting across duty stations and support the review and reconciliation of accounts payable transactions relating to some recurring expenditures. • Budget planning: Support documentation and analysis of budget-related discussions and decisions arising from Executive Board meetings and other governing body sessions. • Budget monitoring: Assist in monitoring budget implementation and expenditure trends, identifying variances, potential risks and areas requiring regularization. • Knowledge Management: Support the organization, development and maintenance of section records, reference material, templates and standard operating procedures (SOPs). • Other support: Assist in monitoring certified inputs related to the UN Business Operations Strategy (BOS), coordination of meetings, preparation of minutes and maintenance of section documentation. • Perform other related duties as required.

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: Accounting, Finance, Public Administration and related areas. 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. Advanced proficiency in MS Excel is required for all applicants. Demonstrate you meet the above criteria by indicating three functions and one feature of MS Excel that you would expect to use in a budget and finance context. Experience in an international and multicultural environment is desirable. Please describe how you have gained exposure to international and/or multicultural settings through your academic, professional, volunteer or extracurricular activities, and explain how this experience would support your contribution to UN-Habitat.

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

Do you have any previous UN internship experience? If yes, please indicate the UN entity and the specific dates.

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.