UNDP Jobs - 115994- HR Intern

HR Intern

Location :

Beijing, CHINA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

27-May-2024

Application Deadline :

17-May-24 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 months

Languages Required :

English Chinese

Expected Duration of Assignment :

6 months

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 works in around 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in China is the China country office of the United Nations Development Programme – the global development network of the United Nations. UNDP has been working in China over the past 40 years, partnering to advance various phases of China’s development. We provide development advisory services and implement projects through innovation and applying our international experience and network in three pillars: supporting China’s transformation to a low-carbon economy so that more people enjoy a cleaner, healthier environment; facilitating China’s shift to using the SDGs as a standard for its inclusive development, economic decisions and investments, and supporting China’s international cooperation and south-south engagement for SDG attainment.

With the increasing needs of HR services to UNDP and other UN organizations in China, an intern is requested to assist the HR team to ensure high quality and consistent service delivery. The HR intern will be expected to promote a client-oriented approach which is in consistent with rules and regulations in the Unit.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the HR officer and HR Associate, the HR intern is expected to complete the following tasks:

Facilitate the whole cycle of intern management process, including recruitment, on boarding and separation processes;
Collect and check relevant supporting documents from new interns and supporting HR associate to make relevant submission in system, and deal with intern issues with service center;
Provide efficient support on documents filing and data management; and

Support other HR related works.

Competencies

Good interpersonal skills and communication skills
Self - motivated and be responsible
Strong service and client orientation
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software package (MS Excel, Word, etc.) .
Fluent in both written and oral English

Full computer literacy

Required Skills and Experience

Education and Experience

Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:

Enrolled in a Master's or in a PhD programme
In the final year of a Bachelor’s programme;
Or within one year after graduation from a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD programme,
Or be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program
Majors in Social Sciences, Human Resources, Management or other related fields. An advanced university degree is an asset.
Experience in HR would be an advantage.

Language and Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Mandarin.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software package (MS Excel, Word, etc.) and web management system.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please submit your application with below documents in one PDF. For people who apply from UNDP Jobs, please note that the system will not accept the uploading of more than one document so please merge or scan all your documents into one prior to uploading.

a) CV and letter of motivation

b) Copy of school transcript

c) Indicate if you will be financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation or scholarship programme, and the financial amount.

*Candidate who didn’t submit required documentation will not be under considerate of the selection processes.

INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS

Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan and medical certificate of good health prior to starting the internship. Any cost arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship assignment will be the responsibility of the intern.
The stipend will be paid monthly. Interns will have 1.5 days of leave per month.
Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed; Cost and arrangement for travel, visas, passports, accommodations and living expenses are the responsibility of the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or the intern.
Interns must not apply for or be appointed to a position that should be encumbered by a staff number during the period of their internship. Interns are expected to fulfil the terms of their internships. Therefore, the internship must not be foreshortened for the purposes of allowing an intern to apply for a position.
Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.

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