Intern - Human Resources, I (Temporary Job Opening)
U.N.Office of Human Resources Management
岗位领域：行政人力 工作性质：实习
学历要求：本科及以上 岗位职级：其他
工作地点：New York 截止日期：22 May , 2018
职位描述
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Policy and Condition of Service Section, Office of Human Resources Management. The Internship is for six months and is unpaid.
Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.
Responsibilities
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
？ Conducts research on a diverse range of assigned issues using multiple research sources; selects relevant material, analyzes information and presents findings for internal review.
？ Assists in the preparation of policy opinions/advice on a wide range of human resources matters of the Organization.
？ Selects and evaluates a variety of documents, summarizes pertinent material, collects and analyses data and prepares background materials for assessment papers, studies, briefs and reports.
？ Participates in technical meetings, conferences, and seminars and serves as secretary, as necessary (takes notes, draft summary reports, minutes, notes for the files or assessment reports for presentation to the head of the Section); monitors follow-up actions, etc.
？ Contribute to the re-organization of the Section's share drive by reviewing and analyzing the contents of relevant documents; making a determination on the most appropriate relocation folder; and performing the movement of the electronic files to such folder.
？ Initiate required actions for the potential migration of internal electronic documents to United Nation internet-based platform.
？ Assist with the reorganizing of the United Nations human resources handbook (English and French) which is the online tool used by all the human resources practitioners and staff at large.
？ Establishes internal databases; sets up, files, stores and manages data and information relevant to the scope of unit activities.
？ Perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies
？Communication: Ability to draft clearly and concisely, good written and oral language skills; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication;
？Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from different national and cultural backgrounds to achieve organizational goals; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;
？Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes of services; offers new and different opinions to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; thinks "outside the box".
Education
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations New York Headquarters Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:
？Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
(a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
(b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
(c) have graduated with a university degree (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation.
？Be computer literate in standard software applications;
？Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and
？Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the Internship Programme. Knowledge of French is highly desirable.
Assessment
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
Special Notice
A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
The Cover Note must include:
？Title of degree you are currently pursuing;
？Graduation Date (When will you be/have graduating/graduated from the programme?);
？List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in;
？List your top three areas of interest;
？Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship;
？Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme;
？Explain your interest in the work of the United Nations and personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and
？Explain how you have demonstrated an ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.
Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.