UNICEF recruits 01 Finance and Administration Intern

Finance and Administration Intern (Education Section), Harare, Zimbabwe (Open only to nationals of Zimbabwe)

Job Number: 529585 | Vacancy Link

Locations: Africa: Zimbabwe

Work Type : Internship

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Education

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favouritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society most disadvantaged citizens addressing inequity not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfil their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply. Our workplace policies promote flexible work arrangements, to support all staff in maintaining a healthy life balance, both in and out of the office.

We are the first United Nations agency to be awarded the EDGE certification – the leading global standard for gender equality in the workplace.

UNICEF prides itself on fostering a multicultural and harmonious work environment, guaranteed by a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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How can you make a difference?

Main duties & responsibilities:

Assist with the establishment and update of a soft filing system in line with the UNICEF file management policies.

Support the logistics and administration of Education Section’s activities and functions including meetings and other events.

Assist with drafting of internal and external correspondences as needed.

Assist with the follow up and monitoring of outstanding DCTs at the Provincial and District levels, including preparing disbursement letters and activity budgets.

Assist in reviewing and compilating supporting documents and financial reports, including assurance activities.

Support in assets management within Education Office and undertake periodic inventory exercises

Take notes during Section meetings

May required to carry out other specific administrative operational/control tasks for programme operations activities.

Please refer to the attached TOR for more information  Finance & Administration Intern (Education).pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Requirements for Intern: Key Competencies, Skills and Experience

Be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or Ph.D. degree programme or have graduated within the past two years, in the field of Accounting, Finance, Business Administration and other relevant field.

Sound knowledge of Microsoft packages.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.

Outstanding interactive skills with multidisciplinary groups and organizational skills.

Fluency in English and local language is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is considered as an asset.

Have no immediate relatives (e.g. father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office

Have no other relatives in the line of authority which the intern will report to.

Duration

This will be a full-time internship, the duration will be for 6 months from date of assumption of duty.

Conditions of Intern:

Health/Medical insurance: Intern is required to hold valid health/accident insurance. UNICEF accepts no responsibilities for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during the internship whether on or off UNICEF premises.

Employment: There is no expectancy of employment at the end of the internship.

Visa: UNICEF is not responsible for obtaining any necessary visas.

Facilitation

UNICEF will provide all necessary administrative and logistical support according to guidelines for supporting Interns.

Other Internship Costs and Payment Modalities

Daily subsistence Allowance (DSA) for field missions outside Harare will be paid in terms of UN guidelines. Costs for accommodation, meals and incidentals shall not exceed applicable UN daily subsistence allowance (DSA) rates, promulgated by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC).

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Please note that UNICEF does not charge a fee or require personal banking details at any stage of the recruitment process.

Closing Date Sun Feb 23 2020 22:55:00 GMT+0100 (Afr. centrale Ouest)