Administrative Intern

Overview

This internship offers hands-on exposure to operational support functions within a UN field operation, providing an opportunity to develop professional skills in administration, ICT systems support, data management, and office operations within a humanitarian organization.

Tasks Summary

• Support maintenance and tracking of inventory and asset management systems (including physical verification and database updates);
• Assist in preparing administrative and financial reports, including budget tracking and analytics;
• Provide basic ICT support to staff, including equipment setup (laptops, monitors, peripherals), troubleshooting, and documentation;
• Assist in maintaining office ICT equipment and systems in coordination with regional ICT colleagues;
• Support procurement processes, including drafting requisitions, vendor follow-up, and market research;
• Assist with organization of records, filing systems (physical and electronic), and SharePoint/Teams document management;
• Support travel and logistics coordination, including preparation of documentation where required;
• Contribute to business continuity and ICT continuity planning activities;
• Perform other related duties as required to support the Administration and ICT Unit.

Experience Requirements

Candidates with previous UNHCR internship experience must not have exceeded the maximum cumulative full-time internship duration of eight (8) months.

Qualification Requirements

• Be either a recent graduate (having completed their studies within two years of applying) or a current student in a graduate or undergraduate programme from a university or higher education institution accredited by IAU/UNESCO;
• Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant to administration, information technology, finance, business administration, public administration, or related disciplines;

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in English required.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of an additional UN language (e.g., Spanish, French, or Arabic) is an asset.

Contract Duration:

Work Modality: based in person onsite

Remuneration: The Sponsoring Institution shall provide non-reimbursable financial support in the form of a stipend, scholarship, or allowance for the duration of the internship with UNHCR. Travel expenses to and from the internship location shall be the responsibility of the respective sponsoring institution. UNHCR is not responsible for any remuneration for the intern during the internship period.