Administration Intern at UN

UN-Habitat the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, is one of the UN agencies responsible for promoting sustainable urban development and adequate shelter for all people. Founded in 1978. UN-Habitat works to address issues related to urbanization, housing, and urban planning. This organization aims to improve the quality of life in cities and human settlements, with a concentration on sustainable and inclusive development. UN-Habitat provides governments, local authorities, and various stakeholders to develop and support policies and strategies that enhance urban living, reduce poverty, and promote social and environmental sustainability.

What are the benefits of working in UN-Habitat:

• Daily work can make a difference in helping people who deserve it.
• Can facilitate tools and skills for staff to develop their careers.
• Encourage gender and cultural variety to make staff stronger.

Job Details:

Job Title: Administration Intern
Unit: UN-Habitat
Location: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 22 April 2024

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in administrative services, finance, accounting, audit, human resources, or related areas is required. The minimum year of relevant experience is reduced to three (3) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.
• Experience within the United Nations common system or other international organizations is desirable.
• Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is desirable.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and French (both oral and written) is required.

Key Responsibilities and Career Opportunities:

• Monitoring disbursements, commitments, and budget allocations for projects.
• Reviewing project documents and UNEP materials for gender mainstreaming requirements.
• Conducting detailed human rights analyses through surveys or interviews.
• Collecting sex-disaggregated baseline data for monitoring potential gender impacts.
• Integrating relevant gender components from the plan of action for gender mainstreaming into project activities.

Application Deadline:

22 April 2024

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