Financial Resources Management Intern (UNOG)

About the role

The United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) is recruiting a Financial Resources Management Intern to support the Programme Planning and Budget Section (PPBS). The internship lasts up to 6 months, starting on 15 January 2027, with the exact start date flexible depending on the candidate's availability and visa arrangements. Interns are not paid; they must cover their own travel, visa, accommodation and living costs.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with ad-hoc budget analyses across areas of budget administration and help consolidate and review budget proposals, reports and memos.
• Support the detailed review of pricing for services established by subprogrammes under the cost recovery mechanism and analyse related financial data.
• Consolidate and organise financial documentation, help prepare internal presentations and contribute to research on the evolution of the Division's core mandates and related funding.

Required profile

• Student in the final year of a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent), or enrolled in or having completed a Master's or PhD programme.
• Enrolled in or completing a programme in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field, with an interest in budgeting, financial analysis and resource management.
• Fluent in English and a working knowledge of French, as internal communications at UNOG are in both languages.
• Applicants must state which eligibility criterion applies and attach proof; previous UN internships can be mentioned.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to collect, organise and interpret financial and quantitative data.
• Attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to write clearly.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and as part of a team.