Support Services Intern

Organizational Context

UNOPS operates in Latin America and the Caribbean, delivering high-impact solutions for sustainable development, focusing on resilient infrastructure, public health, and institutional capacity building. The Multi-Country Office for Central America (CEMCO), based in Honduras, supports national priorities in health, infrastructure, water, and sanitation, aligning interventions with Sustainable Development Goals.

Job Purpose

The Support Services Intern acts as an operational facilitator within UNOPS, ensuring the smooth and error-free functioning of administrative, financial, and logistical processes. This role is crucial for maintaining the momentum of office projects by providing essential support that prevents operational delays. The intern contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the support services department, enabling project teams to focus on their core objectives.

Responsibilities

The Support Services Intern will assist in preparing, implementing, and monitoring controls, processes, and management tools to optimize operations and enhance administrative controls. Responsibilities include supporting administrative and logistical processes for events, ensuring compliance with UNOPS administrative policies, and managing physical and digital files for various departments including finance. The intern will also handle correspondence, provide photocopies, maintain internal and external communication, follow up with suppliers, and offer temporary administrative coverage during staff absences. Additional duties involve validating bank guarantees, processing petty cash reimbursements, and monitoring compliance with regional and local indicators.

Work Experience

No professional experience is required for this internship. However, prior internship or volunteer experience in support areas such as finance, administration, human resources, accounting, or logistics is highly valued. Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, particularly spreadsheets, and strong document management skills are also beneficial.

Skills

Administration, Distribution Logistics, File Management, Finance, Google Docs, Spreadsheets, Communication, Attention to Detail, Results Orientation

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