UN Women’s Operations Internship in Nigeria 2024

UN Women invites applications for internship positions at its Nigeria office, aimed at promoting gender equality and empowering women. Rooted in UN’s principles of equality, the program provides hands-on experience in finance, human resources, procurement, and administration. Applicants passionate about gender equality are encouraged to apply through the official website. Join us in fostering positive change!

About UN Women:

Grounded in the principles of equality outlined in the United Nations Charter, UN Women strives for the eradication of discrimination against women and girls, their empowerment, and the realization of equality between genders in all facets of life. We work tirelessly towards development, human rights, humanitarian efforts, and peace and security.

Background:

UN Women is currently seeking interns to support the operations and program team in the Nigeria country office.

Responsibilities:

As an intern with the Operations team at UN Women’s Nigeria country office in Abuja, you will assist in various functions including finance, human resources, travel logistics, procurement, general office administration, and ICT. You will gain insights into the workings of the UN, collaborative efforts among UN agencies, operational procedures, their significance in program delivery, and the synergy between operations and programs in achieving our goals.

Under the supervision of the UN Women Nigeria CO Operations Manager, you will undertake the following tasks:

Finance Support:
Assist in filing and scanning finance documents, preparing payment schedules, and supporting finance processes. Human Resources Support: Aid in the recruitment process from advertisement to selection and onboarding. Procurement Support: Assist in procurement processes for the office and program delivery, including updating vendor rosters.

UN Common Services and Joint Operational Activities:
Support collaborative activities among UN agencies in Abuja.

General Administration:
Provide assistance in administrative tasks such as filing and developing an e-registry system.

CT Support:
Assist in providing ICT services to UN Women personnel and programs.

Internship Program Objective:

The Internship Programme aims to provide students, individuals enrolled in mandatory national service programs, and recent graduates from diverse academic backgrounds with exposure to gender equality issues and firsthand experience in the day-to-day operations of UN Women.

Interns will gain familiarity with UN Women’s policies and procedures and acquire experience in providing operational support to programs and personnel.

Core Values:

Embracing Diversity
Upholding Integrity
Demonstrating Professionalism

Core Competencies:

Understanding and Sensitivity Towards Gender Matters
Taking Ownership
Innovative Problem-Solving
Clear and Effective Communication
Promoting Inclusive Collaboration
Engaging with Stakeholders
Leading by Setting an Example

Functional Competencies:

Proficiency in executing administrative and procurement procedures
Managing confidential tasks and handling a heavy workload
Adaptability in understanding and adhering to various administrative protocols and rules
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word applications
Extracting and interpreting data effectively
Prioritizing tasks and multitasking efficiently

Required Skills and Experience:

Education:
- University studies required in disciplines such as Social Sciences, Administration, Management, Economics, Accounting, or relevant subjects.
- Also acceptable: Science and Technology fields like Computer Sciences, Mathematics, or relevant subjects.
- Criteria to meet:
  - Enrolled in a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
  - Enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent).
  - Graduated with a university degree and starting the internship within one year of graduation.
  - Enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program as part of a degree program.
  - Enrolled in a mandatory national service program, where the internship may be included.
Language:
- Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral) are mandatory.
- Proficiency in another UN language is advantageous.
Remuneration:
- Interns without external financial support will receive a stipend from UN Women to help cover basic living expenses during the internship.

Application Information:

All applicants are required to submit a completed and signed P.11 form along with their application.
- Download the P11 Form from the official website here
Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will receive contact.
Successful candidates must furnish proof of school enrollment or degree and submit a scanned copy of their passport/national ID if applicable.

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