Location: Nairobi, KenyaContract Type: Internship (6 months, full-time)Grade: INPractice Area: EffectivenessBureau: Regional Bureau for Africa About UNDP Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI); encourages applications from underserved populations. Promotes a “leave no one behind” approach. Upholds zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and discrimination. Supports sustainable human development through a dynamic, integrated resource management framework. Internship Overview The Finance Intern will work under the Head of Finance, collaborating closely with ICT/Procurement and HR teams. The internship provides exposure to core financial operations, data analysis, and process improvement within an international development context. Key Responsibilities Operational Support: Ensure compliance with UN/UNDP financial rules and regulations. Contribute to work plan development and financial reporting. Assist in preparing financial analyses. Research and Process Improvement: Conduct workflow analysis within the Finance Unit and propose process optimizations. Improve data integrity for pay cycle processes. Liaise with other UN agencies regarding payments. Accounting and Administrative Support: Process financial documents, including vouchers, invoices, and supporting documentation. Maintain internal expenditure control systems and ensure accurate posting in the Quantum system. Support programme teams with financial data and reporting. Maintain proper filing systems for financial records. Required Skills and Competencies Core Competencies: Achieve Results: Plan, monitor, and deliver quality work on time. Think Innovatively: Open to creative solutions and process improvements. Learn Continuously: Open-minded, curious, and receptive to feedback. Adapt with Agility: Flexible in handling ambiguity and change. Act with Determination: Motivated, confident, and able to perform under pressure. Engage and Partner: Build positive relationships and collaborate effectively. Enable Diversity & Inclusion: Respect differences and confront discrimination. Additional Competencies: Handle routine finance tasks, documentation, and data entry. Identify and adjust discrepancies in financial data. Produce accurate, well-documented financial records. Strong knowledge of financial/accounting rules and regulations. Proficient in Excel and digital filing systems. Ability to support business process re-engineering and system implementation. Education & Experience Requirements Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field; CPA/ACCA student preferred. Experience: Final-year students of Bachelor’s or Master’s programs, or within one year post-graduation. Demonstrated interest in finance, data analysis, and process improvement. Languages: Required: English Desired: Kiswahili Additional Information UNDP may select multiple candidates and retain applications for future similar roles. US Permanent Residents: Must relinquish GRC status or hold valid US citizenship applications before employment. Non-Discrimination: UNDP is an equal opportunity employer and promotes inclusive hiring. No Fees: UNDP does not charge application or recruitment fees. How to Apply Applications should be submitted through the official UNDP Careers portal. Candidates are encouraged to provide: CV with academic and relevant experience details. Cover letter highlighting interest in finance, data analysis, and UNDP’s mission. For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram , WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and Telegram Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the fellowship organization. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.