UNDP Jobs - 57845- Human Resources (HR) Intern

Human Resources (HR) Intern

Location :

Istanbul, TURKEY

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

16-Jul-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

estimated 3 months with possible extension up to 6 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

full time

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

UNDP’s Istanbul Regional Hub (IRH) is an advisory hub for the Europe and CIS region tasked with the responsibility to provide policy and programmatic support to UNDP´s development activities in the region. Throughout UNDP´s focus areas, it works towards increasing the impact of UNDP´s activities in the region by assisting Country Offices in development of country-level initiatives through advisory services and technical support and by implementing regional-level projects in partnership with a wide range of partners supported to a global network of expertise. Under the leadership of the Hub Manager, the IRH employs a multi-disciplinary team of specialists and advisors, project managers, operations and programme support staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

The purpose of this internship is to provide an opportunity for graduate level degree students, where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical work and they can get familiar with administrative and operations processes.

Selected candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:

Assisting with the recruitment process IRH human resources procedures;
Assisting newcomers and arranging introductory meetings;
Maintenance of proper filing system for HR records and documents;
Maintain online HR information for CO info web site and intranet;
Other tasks of similar nature upon request.

Intern will obtain practical experience in human resources, administrative procedures and work in international organization.

Competencies

Team-player;
Good planning, coordination skills;
Ability to work under pressure;
Attention to critical details;
Ability to review data, identify and adjust discrepancies;
Strong client orientation;
Good communication skills;
Cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme in international relations, public or business administration or human resources. Only those students who will return to their studies upon completion of their internship assignments are eligible.

Experience:

Working experience in human resources is an asset, but not required;
Proficient with managing Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and data bases;
A desire to work with and gain the confidence and respect of people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds.

Language:

Written and spoken proficiency in English;
Fluency in Turkish is an asset, but not required.

Application procedure
The application should contain:

Brief Cover Letter (in English) stating interest in and qualifications for the post; (Please indicate in your cover letter, your motivation, actual dates of availability including number of hours per week, and any relevant work experience);
Current and complete CV in English.

Please combine all your documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows to upload maximum one document.
Candidates who are selected for must submit prior to the interview the following documents:

Official letter from the University confirming enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme;
Proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the location in which the internship will be carried out. Selected intern must have medical and life insurance.

UNDP only accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months.
Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP.

The costs associated with the latter must be borne by the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or by the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his or her own arrangements for travel, accommodation, visa etc.

UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship.
Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.
The intern must provide proof of enrollment in health insurance plan.

Subsequent Employment

The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern’s studies.
Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.
It is important to note that interns are responsible to arrange for their own visa and residence documents, and need to plan for these well in advance.