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The Admin Intern will work under the supervision of the Senior Administrative Officer (Finance), who will provide regular guidance, mentorship, and support throughout the assignment. The incumbent will actively contribute to a range of administrative and operational functions, gaining valuable exposure to office management, procurement processes, facilities coordination, records management, travel administration, and general administrative support. This role provides a unique platform to enhance professional competencies, develop a strong understanding of UNHCR operations, and build practical skills in a dynamic and multicultural work environment.\n\nThe Administrative Intern will be supervised by the Senior Administrative Officer- Finance, who will provide regular guidance and oversight. The incumbent will support the Administration and Finance Unit in carrying\nout day-to-day administrative functions and ensuring the efficient delivery of operational support services.\n\nThe Administration and Finance Unit plays a critical role in supporting office operations, including the processing of accounts payable transactions, accounts receivable invoices, receipts, refunds and related transactions. The unit is also responsible for managing prepayments, operational advances, suspense balances, while ensuring compliance with UNHCR administrative and financiais procedures.\n\nUnder the supervision of Senior Administrative Officer - Finance, the Intern will support in the following areas:Furniture, stationery and administrative equipment\nStaff shuttle, taxi and related recovery arrangements\nAdministrative vendor, invoice and contract follow-up\nMeeting, retreat, mission and high-level visit logistics\nProcurement planning and requisition follow-up\nConference-room and shared-facility coordination\nAdministrative records, trackers and document repositories\n\nMinimum qualifications required\n\nIn order to be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:\nBe either a recent graduate (having completed their studies within two years of applying) or a current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility accredited by IAU/UNESCO; and\nHave completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of UNHCR.\nCandidates with previous UNHCR Internship experience must not have exceeded the\nmaximum total cumulative full-time internship duration of eight (8) months. \nLanguage Requirements - Knowledge of English (at B2 Level) and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.\n\nDesirable qualifications and skills\n\nA highly organized and proactive individual with strong administrative, logistical, and coordination skills. 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