Work Location
Geneva
Full-time, Part-time, Hybrid, Remote and In-person
Expected duration
03/08/26 -02/02/27
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in monitoring information in OCT to ensure compliance and accuracy of data in accordance with the signed agreements.
Assist in drafting various documentation and SOPs related DRS/GMU processes and OCT system, aimed at enhancing and streamlining the grants management cycle and other related processes.
Assist in gathering user requirements to enhancements OCT reporting on OCHA funding.
Support the grant management unit in processing agreement grants, if requested, reviewing proposals, and following up on unpaid pledges.
Assist in drafting and handling official correspondence for/from donors.
Research and present information on specific topics.
Assist with various type of analysis related to donor contributions to OCHA.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). 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. Capacity to review large volumes of information in excel format is desirable. Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Teams is required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken, written, read and understand English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
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.