Intern - Administrative Support

Work LocationBeirut Expected duration3 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. This internship is located in Beirut, Lebanon. The Intern will be reporting to the Deputy Regional Director. Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Director, the Intern will be expected to, inter alia, carry out the following duties and responsibilities: Duties may include, but are not limited to: - Assist in organizing action and work plans in areas of human resources, financial management, travel, procurement, office management and general administration. - Source, gather and organize data, from different sources, for development/update of Standard Operating Procedures, Guidelines, checklists, templates, and Orientation Booklet specific to the West Asia Office. - Assist in updating Inventory, staffing table, staff profiles/folders, staff directory, tracking sheets and other electronic filing systems/records. - Monitor progress of the action plans and follow up with the relevant offices at HQ, UNON and other service providers. - Assist in the day-to-day management of the office logistical operations and inventory of assets. - Assist in obtaining quotations. - Assist in preparation of monthly and other ad-hoc financial reports, budget monitoring reports, and assist in following up of payments with UNON/Budget and Financial Management Services. Assist in preparation of cost estimates and status of open commitments. - Carry out any other additional duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the administrative unit. Qualifications/special skillsApplicants must meet one of the following requirements: (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) in environmental sciences, business or public administration, social science, environmental law, or related field 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. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams. LanguagesFluency in English and Arabic is required. Additional InformationNot available. Intern Specific textInterns 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 FeeTHE 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.