Finance & Business Operations Intern
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Vacancy #: 7611 Unit: Global Programme Operations Unit Organisation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Location: Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation, Malaga, Spain Reporting to: Manager, Systems, Commissions & Programme Finance Work percentage: 100% Grade: I Expected start date: 15 June 2026 Type of contract: Fixed-term (up to 6 months) Closing date: 27 May 2026
Background
IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environmental and development challenges. It supports scientific research, manages field projects all over the world and brings governments, non-government organisations, United Nations agencies, companies, and local communities together to develop and implement policies, laws, and best practices.
IUCN is the world’s oldest and largest global environmental network - a democratic membership union with more than 1,300 government and NGO member organisations, and almost 11,000 volunteer scientists in more than 160 countries.
IUCN’s work is supported by more than 1,000 professional staff in more than 50 offices and hundreds of partners in the public, NGO, and private sectors around the world. The Union’s headquarters are in Gland, Switzerland.
Job Description
Provide administrative and operational support across financial admin procurement, expense claims, invoices, reporting, and documentation processes, including the preparation, follow-up, and tracking of Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders.
Collect, verify, organise, and maintain complete supporting documentation in line with internal procedures, ensuring accurate and well‑structured electronic and physical filing systems.
Support the processing of staff expense claims and supplier invoices by checking completeness and accuracy, coordinating with staff, approvers, and finance colleagues to resolve missing information or discrepancies, and maintaining tracking lists to support timely processing.
Assist in the preparation of internal and external reports by compiling and consolidating financial and administrative data, ensuring consistency between reports and supporting documentation, and contributing to summaries, tables, and basic analyses.
Support internal and external audits, reviews, and donor reporting processes through timely retrieval and organisation of documentation and information.
Act as a point of contact for administrative queries related to financial admin procurement, expense claims, invoices, reporting, and documentation, proactively flagging delays, risks, or recurring issues to the supervisor.
Provide general administrative support to the GPOU finance and systems team and contribute to the continuous improvement of administrative workflows and documentation practices.
Requirements
Currently enrolled in, or studying towards, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Finance, Accounting, Management, law or a related field.
Previous experience supporting financial admin procurement processes, expense claims, invoice processing, reporting, or documentation management is an asset.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook);
familiarity with ERP systems (e.G. Microsoft Navision / Business Central) is an advantage.
Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple administrative tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines in a structured and fast‑paced environment.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating reliability and a proactive attitude.
Fluency in either English or Spanish, with a strong working knowledge of the other language;
knowledge of French is an asset.
Attention to detail: Strong focus on accuracy in financial data entry and reconciliations.
Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
Time Management: Demonstrates excellent time management skills, consistently meeting deadlines. xhfqzwm
Problem Solving: Proactive in identifying challenges and proposing solutions.
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