Intern in the Finance Division

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations 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, addressing global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and climate change. The organization operates in various countries around the world, employing thousands of staff members dedicated to its goals. The Finance Division specifically focuses on securing financing for the organization's expenses and ensuring effective financial management and reporting.

Job Overview:
This internship-position" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">internship position is situated within the Office of the Director of the Finance Division, which is responsible for managing the financial resources of the United Nations. The intern will report directly to the Director's Special Assistant and Administrative Officer, providing support in various administrative tasks and contributing to the development of the Global Intern Network on Microsoft Teams. The internship is designed to be full-time and in-person, although there is flexibility to adjust to part-time or remote work based on the intern's needs. The intern will engage in a variety of tasks, including data review, presentation preparation, and assisting in the development of financial models, thereby gaining valuable experience in financial management within a global context.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will be tasked with several key responsibilities, including: reviewing and analyzing data to support team members, assisting in drafting and preparing presentations and reports, providing feedback during the production of cost recovery module dashboards, collecting and cleaning data for predictive modeling tasks, contributing to the development of machine learning models using techniques such as regression and decision trees, evaluating model performance and iterating based on findings, and documenting results while communicating insights to the team. This role is integral to the functioning of the Finance Division and offers a unique opportunity to engage with financial data and reporting processes.

Required Qualifications:
To qualify for this internship, applicants must meet specific educational criteria. They should either be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent) or be in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor's level). While professional work experience is not required, a field of study closely related to the internship is necessary. Applicants must also be able to identify and understand symbols on official United Nations documents and have familiarity with finance-related documents.

Educational Background:
Candidates must be students in their final year of a bachelor's degree program, or they should have completed a bachelor's, master's, or Ph.D. program. Proof of enrollment or completion must be provided with the application. This educational background ensures that interns have the necessary theoretical knowledge to contribute effectively to the Finance Division's work.

Experience:
While no professional work experience is required for this internship, candidates should have relevant academic experience or coursework that aligns with the responsibilities of the internship. This could include studies in finance, economics, data analysis, or related fields, which will help interns understand the financial management processes of the United Nations.

Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory for this internship, as it 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 and may enhance the intern's ability to communicate within the organization.

Additional Notes:
This internship is unpaid, and candidates are responsible for their own travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses. For in-person internships in the United States, non-citizens or permanent residents must obtain a G-4 visa for full-time internships. Interns on non-immigrant student visas (F-1 or J-1) may only intern part-time. It is important for successful candidates to discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. Additionally, the United Nations does not charge any fees during the recruitment process, ensuring that the application process is free of financial burdens.