Checkout the UNIDO Intern Position (Financial Services – Office of Director)

Ednah Carrick July 10, 2024

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Closing Date: Ongoing

Checkout the UNIDO Intern Position (Financial Services – Office of Director)

Background

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. The mission of UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declaration adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013 as well as the Abu Dhabi Declaration adopted at the eighteenth session of UNIDO General Conference in 2019, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development.

The Directorate of Corporate Services and Operations, headed by a Managing Director, is responsible and accountable for the management of UNIDO’s human, financial and material resources, ensuring the capacity of the Organization to fulfil its mandate. The Directorate oversees a full range of financial, human resources, learning and staff development, procurement, information technology and general services to meet the service support needs of the Organization as a whole. Additionally, the Directorate houses the Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women Unit and the Ethics and Accountability Unit as well as oversees their operations. Furthermore, the Directorate provides guidance on personnel security and safety matters and ensures the overall coordination of UNIDO’s response in this regard.

Financial Services (COR/FIN) enables the Organization to achieve its business and strategic goals through the provision of financial services, including financial control functions at UNIDO Headquarters and in the Field. Aiming to ensure and maintain the financial integrity of the Organization, it develops, maintains and operates policies, systems and tools to facilitate the effective management of the financial resources at the disposal of the Organization.

The services provided include budgeting, financial control, financial planning, management of both budgetary and extra-budgetary financial resources; cash management and treasury operations; determination, management and reporting of assessed contributions; receipts and disbursements of funds, including payroll operation for Headquarters and Field staff; financial management of technical cooperation services; and accounting and reporting for both budgetary and extra-budgetary activities of the Organization.

Overall, Financial Services collaborates closely with the Strategic Planning and UN Engagement (ODG/SPU) and the Quality, Impact and Accountability (IET/QUA) Divisions, as well as with the Office of Change Management (ODG/CHM), in ensuring the solid Result Based Management and Result Based Budgeting approach of the Organization. Furthermore, in close cooperation with the Coordination and Integration Support Division (IET/CIS), it reviews and implements improvements to the ERP processes and system operations to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the services provided. In addition, it acts as the focal point for interaction with the external auditors and operates the audit support system. It also liaises with Member States, policymaking organs and other strategic partners on financial matters.

This internship position is located under the Office of the Director of Financial Services (COR/FIN/OD). The Intern shall work under the supervision of the Director of Financial Services.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Intern shall be engaged as follows:

Exposed to the regular core functions of the Unit and as such shall have the opportunity to observe the day-to-day operations and engage in on-the-job training in specific actions delegated by the Supervisor.

Engaged in a specific self-contained assignment described below:
- Collect information on best practices in the area of financial management in UN system organizations.
- Prepare analyses and research papers on selected areas of financial management.
- Participate in innovation and improvement projects.
Prepare an end-of-internship report; to be submitted to and cleared by UNIDO Internship Coordination.
Other Special emerging Projects that may enhance the learning experience of the Intern.

Minimum Requirements

Age: Minimum 20 years on the first day of the internship.

Education: Enrolled in a university degree programme; or begin the internship within one year of completing a university degree; or completed a university degree and be sponsored as part of an academic or development programme.

Field of specialization: Finance, Accounting, Budget

Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Learning Elements

Become acquainted with the most up-to-date technical, economic and industrial developments in the relevant field of specialization of the Unit. Furthermore, he/she is expected to deepen his/her knowledge in the fields of new product/services and process design.
Gain experience in project design/management.

On the job training: participation in every phase of the working process.
Gain experience in working effectively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.

UNIDO Interns are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity at all times, both at work and outside.