UNDP Jobs - 83801- Finance Intern (Innovations and Solutions

Finance Intern (Innovations and Solutions_Analytics)

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

01-May-2019

Application Deadline :

31-Mar-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

8 to 12 weeks

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

8 to 12 weeks

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 Office of Financial Resources Management (OFRM), Bureau for Management Services (BMS), is a dynamic and results driven office of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). OFRM contributes to the global development agenda of UNDP by being a strong partner with other parts of UNDP, promoting clear and strong financial reporting and analysis to ensure accountability and compliance with UNDP's financial and administrative regulatory framework.

OFRM is responsible for the global financial operations of UNDP. The organization receives income, from a variety of sources of funds, of approximately US$ 5 billion per annum. OFRM's activities involve financial management and funding operations of offices located in 166 countries which include financial analysis, reporting, and financial risk management. The Finance Intern shall report to the Manager of the Innovation and Solutions team within the finance office.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intern shall perform the following duties:

Identify improvement opportunities with respect to management reporting and financial analytics, in discussion with clients.
Analyze business requirements and formulate specifications.
Support the automation of reports currently produced manually.
Help improve deployment of reports and data visualization through the use of available BI tools.
Perform other duties within the Business Analytics mandate as instructed by the Manager of the unit.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies

Demonstrate integrity by adhering to UN values and ethical standards;
Ability to work well in a team;
Demonstrate professional competence and mastery of subject matter;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, nationality and adaptability;
Operate in compliance with organizational regulations and rules.

Functional Competencies

Excellent quantitative and analytical skills;
Excellent organizational and research skills;
Excellent Microsoft Excel, PowerBI and SQL knowledge;
Excellent critical reasoning and problem solving skills.

Knowledge Management and Learning

Development and Operational Effectiveness;
Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change;
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

Required Skills and Experience

Interns are selected on a competitive basis. The following qualifications are required:

Education:

• Candidacy for an advanced degree in Finance, Business Administration or any other related discipline. The intern must be currently enrolled in an advanced university degree (Master’s degree).

Experience:

• Hands-on experience in financial data extraction and analysis;

• Hands-on experience in automation, financial reporting and building dashboards;

• Excellent knowledge of Oracle, SQL, Microsoft PowerBI, Excel, and SharePoint;

• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft or other ERP;

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English;

• Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

Conditions of the Internship:

Interns are considered gratis personnel. They are not staff members;
Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP. The costs associated must be borne by the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or by the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his or her own arrangements for travel, accommodation, visa, etc.;
Internship duration can be extended up to six months.
Candidates who are selected must submit the following documents:
Official letter from the University confirming enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme;
Copy of school transcript;
Letter of endorsement from a faculty member who has worked with the student in the recent past and who is knowledgeable on the student’s performance;
Complete and sign the UNDP Application Form for Internships (MS Word | PDF). www.undp.org/internships
Copy of the proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the location in which the internship will be carried out (i.e. New York, USA).