Finance Intern

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945, currently comprising 193 member states. Its mission is to promote peace, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and cooperation among nations. The UN operates in various fields including human rights, humanitarian assistance, and sustainable development, with a workforce of over 44,000 employees globally. The organization is headquartered in New York City, USA, and has offices in various countries around the world, working towards addressing global challenges and fostering international collaboration.

Job Overview:
The Finance Intern position is designed for individuals seeking to gain practical experience in financial management within an international organization. This internship is full-time and in-person, with a duration of 3 to 6 months, depending on the needs of the Field Operations Finance Division. Interns will engage in various financial procedures and practices, including budgeting, accounting, and analysis" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">financial analysis, which will supplement their academic studies. The role involves working in a hybrid arrangement at the UN premises in New York City, providing interns with exposure to the financial operations of a major international entity.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Interns will be responsible for a variety of tasks that support the financial operations of the UN. These responsibilities include researching and compiling historical information related to budget submissions, ensuring resource requirements align with applicable rules and regulations, participating in budget preparation, monitoring the implementation of UN budgets, identifying variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures, and generating financial information using databases and spreadsheets. Interns will also assist in the consolidation and presentation of programmatic and financial information, contributing to the overall financial management of the organization.

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria: be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), or be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in business, public administration, finance, or a related area. While professional work experience is not required, a field of study closely related to the internship is necessary. Additionally, applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, with experience in data analytics being desirable.

Educational Background:
Candidates must be students in their final university degree (Bachelor or equivalent), Master's, or Ph.D. program, or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. program. Proof of enrollment or completion must be provided with the application, and an official certificate will be required at a later stage to confirm eligibility for the internship.

Experience:
The internship does not require prior professional work experience; however, familiarity with financial management concepts and practices is beneficial. Experience in using Microsoft Excel and Word is mandatory, while any experience in data analytics or related fields will be considered an advantage, enhancing the candidate's suitability for the role.

Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship, as English is one of the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Knowledge of an additional official UN language, such as French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish, is considered an advantage, as it may facilitate communication within the diverse international environment of the UN.

Additional Notes:
This internship is unpaid, and interns are responsible for their own travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses. For non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents, obtaining a G-4 visa is mandatory for full-time internships. Interns on non-immigrant student visas (F-1 or J-1) may only intern on a part-time basis. The UN does not charge any fees during the recruitment process, and candidates should be cautious of any requests for personal financial information.