Administrative and Operational Support Intern

Port Louis

6 months

The UN Resident Coordinator System encompasses all organizations of the UN system dealing with operational activities for development, regardless of their formal presence in the country. The UN Resident Coordinator (UNRC) is the designated representative of the UN Secretary-General and leading the UN Country Team (UNCT) and assumes the overall responsibility for – and coordination of – the development activities of the UN system. The UNRC Office for Mauritius and Seychelles has a multi-country (MCO) status. The main office is based in Mauritius and also covers Seychelles. Key functions of the UN RCO include: strategic analysis, planning and positioning of the UN Country Team; facilitate development, implementation and monitoring of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF); support to joint UN programming and operations management; policy guidance; joint advocacy and communications in order to enhance UN coherence and improve overall programme impact of the UN System in Mauritius and Seychelles. The UN RCO for Mauritius and Seychelles is looking for an intern who has a strong interest and passion for working for the UN development system and will contribute to its crucial mandate of enhancing the coherence of the UN System. The Office requires administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth functioning of its daily activities. In this context, the UN RCO seeks to engage an Intern – Administrative and Operational Support for a period of six (6) months to assist the Administrative Assistant and the Executive Associate as well as the Head of Office in delivering efficient administrative, procurement, finance and general office support services. The intern will report to the Head of Office. Responsibilities The intern will support the Administrative Assistant and the Executive Associate in the following: • Support day-to-day administrative and operational tasks within the Resident Coordinator’s Office; • Assist in drafting routine correspondence and preparing basic administrative documents; • Support filing, archiving, and maintenance of electronic and physical records; • Provide logistical support for meetings and events, including preparation of attendance lists, documentation and brief summaries; • Assist with procurement and contract-related documentation and record-keeping; • Support basic finance and budget tracking activities, including preparation of payment documentation; • Assist with HR-related administrative tasks, including support to recruitment processes for interns and consultants; • Support data entry and updating of internal databases and SharePoint records; • Provide general office support, including inventory tracking and office supplies management; • Perform other related duties in support of office operations, as required.

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. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Preferred studies: Enrolled in a bachelor’s (final year) or master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Communications, or related fields. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Fluency in English language is required for this internship. Knowledge of French would be desirable.

Not available.

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.