Intern - Administration (Travel, Shipping and Visa Unit)

Closing date: Monday, 21 December 2015

Posting Title: INTERN - Administration (Travel , Shipping and Visa Unit)

Job Code Title: INTERN - ADMINISTRATION

Department/Office: UNITED NATIONS OFFICE AT NAIROBI

Duty Station: NAIROBI

Posting Period: 07 December 2015 - 21 December 2015

Job Opening Number: 51630

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Special Notice

Your application for this internship must include;

1. A Completed application (Personal History Profile) through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. In your Personal History Profile (PHP), be sure to include all past work experiences, IT Skills, and three references.
2. Proof of enrollment (click on link to access and attach to your application: http://unon.org/content/internship-programme), List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in using, and Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship and what you hope to gain from the internship.
3. A certified copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

Organizational Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the

representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human SettlementsProgramme (UNHABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing

Administrative, conference, Security and information services (www.unon.org).

The UNON Travel ,Shipping and Visa Unit internship is for 6 months.

The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.

Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background; the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period.

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Travel Assistant, The intern will

• Meeting and directing Clients
• Assist in the Visa Sub Unit/ Receiving/Delivering visa applications to the embassies
• Assisting in the processing of UN travel documents
• Assisting in the shipment and travel processes
• Assisting in the maintenance of TSVU Intranet
• Assisting in reporting activities
• Maintaining the filing systems in the Unit
• Any other duty as assigned

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