Overview

Provide administrative support to the implementation and daily operation of multiple projects within the Andean Countries HUB. Support the organization of meetings, preparation of administrative documentation, and drafting of formal communications.

Tasks Summary

• Provide administrative support to the implementation and daily operation of multiple projects within the Andean Countries HUB.
• Support the organization of meetings, including scheduling, preparation of agendas, drafting of minutes, and follow-up on administrative actions.
• Assist in the preparation and organization of administrative documentation related to project activities and proposals.
• Support the drafting and formatting of formal administrative communications, reports, and presentation materials.
• Provide administrative assistance to the HUB Coordination and to project teams, facilitating internal coordination and information flow.
• Assist in the preparation of terms of reference (ToRs) for the recruitment of interns, consultants, and personnel, and support related administrative processes.
• Support the organization of travel agendas and assist with administrative requirements related to official travel.
• Assist with administrative processes related to consultant contracts, payments, travel-related expenses, and other routine contractual and financial tasks.
• Help maintain organized records of correspondence sent and received.
• Support the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date administrative and financial records related to personnel contracts, purchase orders, and payments.

Experience Requirements

No previous experience is necessary. However, experience in project management cycle will be positively valued. Previous experience with the United Nations or other International Cooperation Organizations is desirable. It is desirable that the applicant has experience in projects related to international cooperation, urban development, climate change. It is desirable that the applicant has experience with the United Nations or other international cooperation organizations.

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent), c. Have graduated with Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent. Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite). Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Preferred areas of study: Professional in Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Politics and/or related areas.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in oral and written English and Spanish is required.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

Contract Duration: 6 months

Work Modality: Hybrid

Remuneration: 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.