In-person, Nairobi, Kenya

6 months

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. The Budget and Finance Unit (BFU) requires the support of interns in the areas of finance, budget and audit. While gaining the much-needed practical experience on their part, the interns will assist the staff of the Unit with the issuance of donor receipts, analysis of grants for attributes required in CEB reporting, closure of prior year audit recommendations and coordination of corrective actions related to issues highlighted in weekly budget performance reports. Responsibilities • Budget and finance support: Assists with review of grant budgets and programme support cost (PSC) rates to identify non-compliance and propose corrective measures; Reviews all grants created in the period to ensure they have adequate supporting documentation; Assists in review of outstanding implementing partner balances and liaising with respective offices and divisions for timely clearance; Liaises with Project Management Officers (PMOs) and Project Management Assistants to implement actions identified by the status of allotment reports; Assists with preparation of receipts for earmarked and non-earmarked voluntary contributions; Co-ordinates with other finance staff for troubleshooting and responding to enquiries in respect to relevant financial matters; Assists with preparation of quarterly and monthly financial reports; Assist with finalization of financial statements; Assists with review of Umoja financial transactions, commitments, and pre-commitments to ensure timely liquidation of commitments for compliance with IPSAS reporting. • Audit support: Assists with the review of old and new observations and recommendations of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), the Board of Auditors (BOA) and the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) for implementation and closure; Assists with work relating to the Statement of Internal Control and annual self-assessment questionnaires and improvement of internal controls; Assist with follow up of compliance matters arising from the weekly status of allotment report. • Others: Supports in the implementation of a knowledge management system in the Unit; Supports the participation of MACS at the Executive Board with notetaking; Undertakes any other duties as may be assigned during the internship programme.

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: Finance, Auditing, Accounting, 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. Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office is desirable.

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.

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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.

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.