Mission and objectives

UNFPA is formally named the United Nations Population Fund. The organization was created in 1969, the same year the United Nations General Assembly declared “parents have the exclusive right to determine freely and responsibly the number and spacing of their children.”UNFPA calls for the realization of reproductive rights for all and supports access to a wide range of sexual and reproductive health services – including voluntary family planning, maternal health care and comprehensive sexuality education. Since UNFPA started its work, the world has seen progress: The number and rate of women dying from complications of pregnancy or childbirth has been halved. Families are healthier. Young people are more connected and empowered than ever before. But too many are still left behind. More than 760 million people are mired in extreme poverty. Sexual and reproductive health problems are a leading cause of death and disability for women in the developing world. Young people bear the highest risks of HIV infection and unintended pregnancy. Many millions of girls face the prospect of child marriage and other harmful practices, such as female genital mutilation (FGM). Much more needs to be done to ensure a world in which all individuals can exercise their basic human rights, including those that relate to the most intimate and fundamental aspects of life. In 2018, UNFPA launched efforts to achieve three transformative results, ambitions that promise to change the world for every man, woman and young person:

Context

The Operations Unit is currently managing a complex reconciliation exercise regarding historical telecommunications accounts and seeks to strengthen its administrative support systems. The intern will provide specialized technical support in financial reconciliation and general administrative assistance, applying audit principles to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Task Description

Under the direct supervision of the Procurement Associate, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: A. Financial Reconciliation: ● Historical Data Analysis: Analyze and reconcile telecommunications invoices and payments for the period 2019–2021 and 2022–2025. ● Discrepancy Identification: Identify gaps between Sonatel’s statements and UNFPA’s internal financial records (ERP system). ● Audit Trail Documentation: Maintain a rigorous audit trail of all reconciled transactions, ensuring that every adjustment is backed by supporting documentation (receipts, proof of payment, letters). ● Reporting: Prepare periodic status reports on the progress of the Sonatel debt clearance and separation project. B. Administrative and Operations Support: ● Operations Unit Assistance: Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Operations team, including filing, archiving, and digital document management. ● Audit Readiness: Assist in the preparation for upcoming audits and spot checks by retrieving, organizing, and verifying the completeness of vouchers and procurement files. ● Asset Tracking: Support the logistics team in verifying inventory records and updating the asset tracking database.

Competencies and values

●Accountability ●Client Orientation ●Communication ●Planning and Organizing ●Professionalism ●Working in Teams

Living conditions and remarks

Dakar is a Category A duty station. It is a stable coastal city with good access to medical facilities, international schools, and housing. The city serves as a regional hub for West Africa, offering a multicultural environment and a wide range of services for international staff and volunteers.