Intern- Data Management and Administrative Support
Organizational Context
The United Nations Secretariat, specifically the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Yaoundé, seeks an intern for its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Section. This role supports the Programme Support and Management Service (PSMS) within the Regional Hub for Central and West Africa. The intern will gain exposure to digital transformation and enterprise systems crucial for delivering OHCHR's global human rights mandate.
Job Purpose
This internship aims to provide practical experience at the intersection of digital transformation, enterprise resource planning, and operational support for human rights programs. The intern will support the ERP Section by contributing to administrative coordination, data management, and stakeholder communication for ERP-enabled business processes. This role offers exposure to enterprise systems and digital transformation initiatives that are fundamental to the effective worldwide delivery of OHCHR's human rights mandate. The intern will work under supervision, collaborating with internal clients and counterparts across headquarters and field operations, gaining valuable insights into the operational backbone of a major international human rights organization.
Responsibilities
The intern will provide administrative and operational support for ERP initiatives, responding to routine requests and maintaining organized filing and tracking systems. Responsibilities include verifying documentation for accuracy and completeness in support of ERP role-mapping and access management, and ensuring proper classification and storage of records. The intern will assist with drafting correspondence, liaising with other sections, and taking minutes during meetings. Data management duties involve supporting dashboard maintenance, ensuring data accuracy, compiling information for reports, and updating intranet content. Additionally, the intern will assist in building and maintaining Power Apps applications connected to Microsoft Dataverse, supporting data entry, manipulation, and configuration of forms and views, and collaborating on testing and troubleshooting app functionality.
Work Experience
While specific years of experience are not mandated for this internship, familiarity with data management, process analysis, administrative support, or information systems is considered an asset. Exposure to data entry, basic reporting tools, and introductory use of AI-enabled applications is also beneficial.
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Data Entry, Basic Reporting Tools, AI-enabled Applications, Organizational Skills, Time-Management Skills, Accuracy, Attention to Detail, Written and Verbal Communication, Data Management, Process Analysis, Administrative Support, Information Systems, Power Apps, Microsoft Dataverse.