UN-Habitat

Responsibilities

Provide general project and administrative support across various functions.
Assist in the preparation of payment requests by collecting and reviewing invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to processing.
Support the maintenance and regular updating of administrative trackers (e.g., procurement, travel, cash advances).
Assist in compiling and updating the inventory of non-expendable items.
Provide logistical support for travel arrangements, including flight bookings, car hire, and related coordination.
Assist in reviewing and ensuring the quality of reports and documentation submitted by contractors
Support the organization of meetings, trainings, and conferences, including liaising with vendors, obtaining quotations, booking venues, and reconciling related documentation.
Maintain well-organized records and files related to ongoing projects.
Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:

Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher),
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent),
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 degree in Business Administration, Finance, Project Management, International relations and or related field. 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.