Intern – Administration and Business Operations

About the role

This unpaid, full‑time internship supports the DCO Regional Office for Africa in administrative and business‑operations tasks, offering practical experience in a United Nations environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Regional Director with scheduling, coordination with UN headquarters, and preparation of meeting materials.
• Support office‑management, visa and residence‑permit processes, and the organization of workshops, webinars and conferences.
• Maintain contact lists, update SharePoint pages, and follow up on action items from meetings.
• Help with procurement activities, including requests for quotations, vendor research and contract administration.
• Contribute to business‑operations reporting, data collection, budget monitoring and analysis of operational information from Resident Coordinator Offices.

Required profile

• Enrolled in or recently completed a graduate programme, or in the final year of a bachelor’s degree.
• Strong interest in United Nations work and commitment to its Charter values.
• Ability to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint for document management.
• Basic data‑analysis and reporting skills.
• Familiarity with procurement processes and vendor coordination.