Administration and ICT Intern
The role provides clerical and technical assistance to the UNHCR office under the overall supervision of the Head of Administration Unit to ensure that routine services and activities within the administration field are properly implemented. Subject to the nature of the assignment, he/she will receive regular guidance from other colleagues within the unit. As per specific instructions, the incumbent may require liaising with other internal or external entities, to ensure effective delivery of services and achievement of objectives. The nature of certain tasks requires discretion and confidentiality as per UNHCR standards and practices. The incumbent’s workload and the assignments will remain under the direction of the supervisor.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Assists in maintenance of administrative records (including but not limited to budgeting, general administration and small procurement).
• Working with Senior ICT Associate (based in Washington DC) to upkeep the ICT systems and equipment.
• Assist with general administrative duties such as Facilities Management, etc.
• Prepares reports as scheduled and special reports as required for inventory, budgeting, and analytics. Assists in requisitions of office equipment locally and abroad and arranges for control of distribution and maintenance of appropriate inventory needs.
• Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience
While not being a formal requirement, any relevant experience will be taken into account in the selection of interns. Candidates should furthermore demonstrate the following skills:
• Analytical and drafting skills.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Understanding of UNHCR’s Mandate.
• Knowledge of ICT standards and good level of ICT proficiency.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as within a team.
• Good time management skills.
• Fluency in English and Spanish are required.
Intern Expectations:
Interns will participate in a range of activities within the ICT and Admin Units. Intern will become familiar with the daily task of related matters in a large humanitarian organization. The overarching objectives of the internship – from the perspective of the intern – are (i) to gain a deeper knowledge of the work of UNHCR, as well as of the frameworks governing the organization’s interventions, rules and regulation and (ii) to practice and develop analysis skills and other professional working skills, such as project and time management, prioritization, teamwork, presentation skills, etc. The work of the interns is not confined to a single project as may be the case in other internships since interns are involved in all aspects of our work. The engagement also includes some elements of routine tasks (e.g., filling).
Timeframe:
6-month internship (June to December)
Location:
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Remuneration:
Interns who do not receive financial support from an outside party will receive an allowance to partially help support costs related to food, local transportation and living expenses.
[IMPORTANT]
The selected candidate must provide proof of vaccination against Covid-19 with WHO approved vaccine.
About UNHCR
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14, 1950, by the United Nations General Assembly. The agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally or to resettle in a third country. It also has a mandate to help stateless people. Since 1950, the agency has helped tens of millions of people restart their lives. Today, a staff of more than 9,300 people in 123 countries continues to help and protect millions of refugees, returnees, internally displaced and stateless people. For more information www.unhcr.org
Standard Job Description
Required Languages
Spanish
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English
Desired Languages
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Additional Qualifications
Skills
Education
Certifications
Work Experience
Other information
This position doesn’t require a functional clearance
How to apply
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The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Please note that UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing, training or any other fees).
Closing date of receipt of applications: 8 May 2023