About the ICC:

The International Computing Centre (ICC) is the leading provider of Information Technology and Communications (ICT) services within the United Nations System. Over the last four decades, ICC has been continually expanding the services it is providing to its Partners in various parts of the world, and in various areas of ICT.

As a part of the UN family, ICC espouses the same values that the UN embraces. As a service provider, its core values are unmatched and underlie its continued growth: trust, customer-focus, accountability, understanding cross-cultural differences, excellence, innovation and teamwork. This combination has made ICC the preferred provider of shared ICT services within the United Nations System.

ICC is committed to delivering reliable ICT services driven by best practices. With its world-class technology and state-of-the-art infrastructure, together with the vast cross-domain experience of its very knowledgeable staff, ICC is always ready to offer UN-friendly shared solutions to the United Nations System of Organizations.

Purpose of the position:

The ICC is offering opportunities for students to acquire practical and direct exposure in a whole range of exciting areas in general international administration and finance areas.

Organizational Setting and Reporting:

Interns work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the Finance and Procurement Section.

Finance Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of customers’ invoices and update related files
• Issue customers’ invoices and send reminders for outstanding invoices
• Assist in checking and processing the payment of suppliers’ invoices and update related files
• Perform activities in the asset management area as required
• Enhance current Finance site in StaffNet (intranet SharePoint site) to share documents with the team and ICC staff
• Perform other duties as required

Competencies:

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective relationships with colleagues and team members. Deals constructively with conflicts.
• Communicating: Expresses oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others; listens actively. Produces effective written communications. Ensures that information is shared.
• Knowing and managing yourself: Manages ambiguity and pressure in a self-reflective way. Uses criticism as a development opportunity. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

Work Experience/ Knowledge/ Skills:

Essential

• Good computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Good accounting and finance skills
• Knowledge of SharePoint, WordPress, or Drupal in website administration and design
• Good interpersonal skills with people of different national and cultural backgrounds
• Meticulous, organized and a good team player
• Has good communication skills

Desirable

• Working knowledge of ERP Systems such as Oracle

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required (verbal and written)
• Intermediate knowledge of French language is desirable

Eligibility:

• To qualify for an internship at ICC, the person must be at least 20 years of age at the time of application;
• The applicant must be enrolled in a course of study at a university or equivalent institution leading to a formal qualification. Applicants who have already graduated may also qualify if they apply to the internship no later than 6 months after graduation.
• The student must have a working knowledge (oral and written) of English;
• The applicant should not be related to a staff member as defined in Staff Rule 410.3 (eg. Son/daughter, brother/sister or mother/father);
• The intern must not have participated already for an internship within ICC;
• Finally, s/he must hold a valid passport of a WHO Member State.

The above mentioned criteria can be waived by the ICC Director on an exceptional basis in the interest of the Organization.

Closing date for applications:

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Geneva Time) on 24 May 2020.

Notes:

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
• Though you may not be selected for this advertised internship, the ICC will keep your application in a roster if your profile is deemed to be of potential interest for the Centre. You may thus be solicited by our HR department to participate in an interview for another internship opportunity

Applications from women are particularly encouraged for this vacancy