Job Description

Work Location
Geneva [in-person] or hybrid.
Expected duration
16/02/26 -14/08/2026
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Information Management Officer, the intern will be asked to: o Assist in monitoring information in OCT to ensure compliance and accuracy of data in accordance with the signed agreements. o Assist in drafting various documentation and SOPs related to OCT system (user guidance, system diagram and others). o Assist in gathering user requirements to enhancements OCT reporting on OCHA funding. o Assist in drafting various documentation and SOPs aimed at enhancing and streamlining the grants management cycle and other related processes. o Support the grant management unit in processing grants, reviewing grant proposals and following up on pledges. o Assist in drafting and handling official correspondence for/from donors. o Assist in drafting grants proposals in close collaboration and coordination with relevant field and HQ colleagues. o Research and present information on specific topics.
Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent - Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work. experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. -Capacity to review large volumes of information in excel format is desirable. - Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Teams.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
Additional Information
Not available.
Intern Specific text
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. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.