UNDP Jobs - 45549- Financial Analyst Intern

Financial Analyst Intern

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

16-Jun-2014

Application Deadline :

24-Apr-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

Two months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF) Office performs fund design and administration services on behalf of the UN system and Government partners in its capacity as Administrative Agent for Multi Donor Trust Funds that are established in the context of humanitarian, transition, reconstruction and development programmes.

The increasing use of MDTFs is an application of the Aid Effectiveness Agenda and the UN Reform initiative "Delivering as One." The mechanism also responds to the need to provide flexible, coordinated and predictable funding to support the achievement of national and global priorities such as the MDGs.

The MPTF Office also provides the GATEWAY, which is a publicly available one-stop shop with project and financial information for UN Country Teams (UNCTs), national governments, donors and the general public.

In order for the MPTF Office to ensure it provides high quality services, the MPTF Office would like to engage an intern to support its work in conducting financial analysis on the financial modelling of its Funds and the work of an Administrative Agent.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance and supervision of the Chief of Finance, the Financial Analyst Intern will:

Revise the 2013 costing model to align with the newly issued MPTFO Operations Manual, to enable business processes to be accurately costed;
Roll forward/update the data capture documents to prepare for the 2014 staff review for time allocation on Fund and business processes, using MS Excel;
Roll forward the summary data sheets, and create automatic data links from the time allocation exercise to the summary sheets to create efficiencies in the analysis of 2014 data;
Maintain full confidentially over the data provided for analysis, and any analysis and recommendations provided
Update the 2013 time allocation exercise with data newly received if time available;
Provide weekly status updates to the Chief of Finance; and
Perform other duties as required.

Competencies

Teamwork

Good interpersonal skills;
Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with full respect for diversity;
Displays appropriate sensitivity for culture, gender, religion, race, nationality and age.

Professionalism

Ability to manage processes, maintain accurate records, interpret/analyze a wide variety of data, and identify/resolve data discrepancies and activity problems.

Planning and Organising

Demonstrated effective organizational skills; and
Ability to handle work in an efficient and timely manner.

Learning

Initiative and willingness to keep abreast of new trends in international development.

Technological Awareness

Proficiency in various MS Office applications and other IT applications, specifically MS Excel.

Technical Expertise

Knowledge of financial analysis, management and cost accounting

Communication

Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Completion of Bachelor’s degree and current enrollment in a Master’s degree is required.

Experience:

Knowledge of financial analysis, management and cost accounting;
Excellent MS Excel skills;
Client-service attitude and sensitivity in communicating with clients.

Language:

Fluent written and spoken English.

Conditions:

In case an applicant is successfully selected, s/he will be requested to provide electronic versions of:

A copy of your most recent resume or curriculum vitae;
The duly completed “UNDP internship application form”;
A letter from your university confirming current enrollment and graduation date;
A copy of your school transcript;
A letter of endorsement from a senior faculty member who has directly supervised you in the recent past and who is fully acquainted you performance; and
A brief paper setting out the reasons why you are seeking an internship with UNDP and what is expected from the experience.

Other contractual information:

Interns’ Expenses

Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP. All costs connected with an intern's participation in the Programme must be borne by:

The nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or
The student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his/her own arrangements for travel (including to and from the office), visas, accommodation, etc.

Insurance

UNDP accepts no responsibility for the medical and life insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship. As interns are not covered under any insurance, including MAIP, they should not travel to hazardous locations in the course of their internship with UNDP.

Applicants for internship must show proof of valid medical and life/accident insurance for the duty station for which they will work. It must include adequate coverage in the event of an injury or illness during the internship which:

Requires transportation to the Home Country or Country of Residence for further treatment; or
Results in death and requires preparation and return of the remains to the Home Country, or Country of Residence.

Subsequent Employment

The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.

Should an offer of employment be envisaged, a 3-month break, from the end of the internship, must be respected. Interns cannot apply for posts during the period of internship.

Please do only apply when you are certain you can have the above documentation available within one week after selection.

Due to the large number of applicants, UNDP regrets that it is unable to inform unsuccessful candidates about the outcome or status of the recruitment process.