Human Resources Intern-UNOPS

Human Resource
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
November 5, 2024
Internship Temporary
Urgent
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Together, we build the future UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. We are proud of our people. The UNOPS family brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries, our workforce is rich in diversity and culture – with inclusion at its core. We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal demands and offer several flexible working options. Explore what we offer: https://bit.ly/3fpqivR

Functional Responsibilities

Under the close supervision of the HR Officer, the Human Resources Intern will be expected to support HR tasks and selectively drive particular work items on their own as part of their on-the-job learning program. His/her responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

1. Provides support to recruitment, focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Support to outreach efforts.
  • Assistance in longlisting and shortlisting.
  • Assistance with the administration of written assessments.
  • Administrative and logistical support to general recruitment processes.
  • Participation in interview panels and minutes taking.

2. Ensures efficient HR support to the HR Team, focusing on:

  • Research and contribution to the competency-based interview questions library.
  • Coordination and monitoring of payments for retainers.
  • Supporting the HR Officer on a daily basis facilitating HR policy advise.
  • Contribution to other research projects.

3. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing and contribution to product/process efficiency, focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Contributions to knowledge management projects.
  • Provide suggestions for policy improvements.
  • Support process efficiency initiatives.
  • Provide input to the development and maintenance of corporate systems and tools.

Training opportunities for the HR intern

  • The intern will be trained in Competency Based Interview Methodology.
  • The intern will be trained in the use of UNOPS ERP system.
  • The intern will gain an understanding of the different contract modalities within UNOPS.
  • The intern will also be exposed to different hiring processes and to all the different policies and regulations related to the HR function in UNOPS.

Education/Experience/language requirements

Education:

  • To qualify, the candidate should be currently enrolled in a university degree or have graduated from a university degree within the last 3 years at the time of the application. Preferably the candidate is studying or have studied one of the following subjects: Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related areas. Please attach your educational documents to your application.

Experience:

  • Applicants are not required to have professional work experience.
  • Knowledge of the usage of Google Suite applications is an added advantage.

Language:

  • Fluency in written, reading and oral English is required.
  • Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.

Computer Literacy

  • Knowledge & usage of Google suite applications is an asset.

Contract type, level and duration – Internship

Contract type: Internship
Contract level: N/A
Contract duration: 6 months

This internship is not designed to lead to a staff position with UNOPS. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of the internship.

Interns may be eligible for a monthly stipend  from UNOPS provided that they do not receive funds from other institutions. Further, UNOPS may provide a one time travel lumpsum of 500 USD. However, they must make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and necessary visa arrangements.

For more details about UNOPS internships please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Internships-and-volunteering.aspx

Application period: 01-Nov-2024 to 14-Nov-2024.

Duty station:  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.