The internship is a learning and working opportunity that targets fresh graduates. The Human Resources Intern will assist the Human Resources Unit and support the Ethiopia Multi-Country Office (ETMCO). The intern will be exposed to practical learning and working experiences that foster the development of his /her path. 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
Ensures efficient HR support to the HR Team, focusing on:
Administration of contracts within UNOPS' ERP system
Research and contribution to the competency-based interview questions library.
Coordination and monitoring of payments for retainers.
Supporting the HR specialist on a daily basis facilitating HR policy advise to the portfolio and/or hosted entity personnel.
Contribution to other research projects
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.
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 one of the following subjects: Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related areas.
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.
