Intern-Audit job at United Nations

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

This internship position is located in the Internal Audit Division (IAD), Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) in Entebbe, Uganda. Assignments are undertaken in the areas of f inance, administration and operations. The intern works as a member of an audit team and usually reports to an Auditor.

The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) is the internal oversight body of the United Nations (UN) and assists the Secretary-General in fulfilling his oversight responsibilities in respect of the resources and staff of the Organization through the provision of audit, investigation, inspection and evaluation services.

The internship is available immediately for three months with an opportunity for extension, depending on the needs of the department. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Full-time interns work five days per week (35 hours), and part-time interns work a minimum of 20 hours per week under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

Responsibilities or duties

The intern will have the opportunity to gain exposure to the UN Secretariat's work in audit. Depending on the competencies and interests of the intern, the assignments will include:

• Assist in data collection, analysis, and other assigned tasks.
• Prepare working papers for review by the auditor in charge.
• Contribute to the collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or patterns and provide draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

To qualify for an internship through the United Nations New York Headquarters Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

(a) Be:- enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or- enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or- Have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

(b) Be computer literate in standard software applications, preferably including Microsoft Excel and Power BI;

(c) Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of its Charter; and

(d) Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

(e) Successful candidates should be registered for or have completed studies in business administration, finance, accounting, statistics, data science or related field.

Experience needed

Experience in analysis of complete sets of data to identify anomalies and trends is desirable. Audit experience is desirable. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Potential candidates will be contacted by the Hiring Manager directly for further consideration.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this internship, f luency in written and spoken English is required.

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.

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.

• Assist in data collection, analysis, and other assigned tasks.
• Prepare working papers for review by the auditor in charge.
• Contribute to the collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or patterns and provide draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data.

• Computer literacy in standard software applications, preferably including Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

• Enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); OR enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); OR have graduated with a university degree and must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
• Studies in business administration, finance, accounting, statistics, data science or related field.