Finance Intern (CFA 003/INT/2026)

About the role

IOM, the United Nations-related agency for migration, is recruiting a Finance Intern in Djibouti to support the Resource Management Unit (RMU) in administrative and financial activities. The intern works under the overall supervision of the Resource Management Officer and the direct supervision of the Senior Finance Assistant, in a multicultural international environment within the UN system.

Key responsibilities

• Submit VAT claims electronically and reconcile VAT refunds received from the government with vendors and the General Ledger account
• Create and maintain an orderly electronic and hard-copy filing system according to IOM guidelines
• Monitor and verify staff billing for private use of IOM assets (e.g., personal calls) and record it in PRISM
• Follow up with staff on timely submission of Travel Expense Claims (TECs) after TDY and ensure they comply with IOM Travel Rules and Regulations
• Assist in the logistics of trainings, workshops and meetings, and act as custodian of stationery stock including taxi books and office supplies
• Provide general administrative support to the RMU team and perform other assigned duties

Required profile

• Enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor's degree (Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related) or a Master's programme, or graduated within the last 12 months
• Ages 20 to 36, with less than two years of relevant experience; prior internship or experience in administrative support, accounting or finance in an international, governmental or NGO context is preferred
• Fluent French (oral and written) is required; working knowledge of English is an advantage
• Interns receive a small monthly stipend depending on experience and location, and IOM covers occupational accidents and illnesses under its compensation plan

Required skills

• Excellent writing and formatting in English and French
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Interpersonal and intercultural skills, teamwork and accountability