National Internship – Administrative Assistant (Phnom Penh, Cambodia)

About the role

This internship supports UNICEF’s administrative operations in Phnom Penh, focusing on travel coordination, event logistics, and routine office tasks. Working under the supervision of an Administrative Assistant, the intern will gain hands‑on experience with UNICEF’s procedures and policies.

Key responsibilities

• Provide travel assistance to staff, preparing itineraries, visa requests, diplomatic ID cards, and eUNLP applications.
• Liaise with travel focal points, ministries, embassies, and UNICEF’s Travel Unit to secure best services and pricing.
• Support VIP and delegation visits, arranging lounges, visas, accommodation, and transportation.
• Brief staff on administrative matters such as visas, security clearances, and documentation procedures.
• Enter, verify, and maintain travel records in UNICEF’s travel system and assist with travel‑related budgeting.
• Monitor travel certification and report status to the team.
• Organise capacity‑development activities and conferences, coordinating with facilitators, caterers, and hosts.
• Prepare background materials, upload cleared documents to the intranet, and maintain meeting agendas.
• Carry out additional assignments as requested by the supervisor.

Required profile

• Completion of secondary education; technical or university courses related to administration are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UNICEF administrative procedures, processes and policies.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.

Required skills