UNDP Jobs - 71394- HR Intern - On-Board Toolkit Developer

HR Intern - On-Board Toolkit Developer

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

01-Jun-2017

Application Deadline :

05-Apr-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 months (2-3 working days/week)

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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

The HR Intern’s primary assignment will be to support the Human Resources Management / Business Partners team as they work with UNDP’s Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) to develop a handbook / toolkit to be used for new comers in the BPPS, with the objective to welcoming and integrating a new member within the team as soon as possible. It is considered as a vital process contributing to smooth the new comers challenges related to a new assignment, relocation to New York, new office, etc.
The customization of such toolkit as a comprehensive document is expected to:

get the new comers up to speed and efficient as soon as possible, familiarizing them with the working environment and the job as soon as possible;
ensure that unified sets of information and messages about UNDP and BPPS are delivered to all, to familiarize them with rules, customs and procedures;
positively impact the work environment of the new comers so they feel professionally welcomed and supported;
provide the new comers a first and immediate chance to access information on what the organization and the Bureau’s priorities are.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will be required to:

Research on the existing UNDP corporate toolkits and platforms developed for new comers within the organization;
Research on the best practices of similar products developed in HQs New York and / or other Offices;
Identify specific needs of new comers in UNDP New York and within the BPPS;
Develop a list of entries that the new comers need to know, including: infrastructure of the office; business tasks, Bureau’s mission and services, etc
Develop a timeline when the new comer will meet colleagues within the Cluster, the Bureau and key partners;
Set up the necessary logistic steps for the first days in the office and include them in the toolkit;
Identify roles and responsibilities as per certain stages of the induction process.
The handbook / toolkit, as the final product of the services, will be placed on line in the BPPS Intranet workspace and possibly made available in a smart phone / tablet application.

Competencies

Competencies:

Good analytical skills;
Able to interact and communicate within a diverse workforce;
Experience in research and able to make recommendations;
Innovative and able to work independently;
Entrepreneurial skills to craft innovative processes, approaches, and solutions;
Good computer skills and able to use web based applications.

Required Skills and Experience

Applicants must be currently enrolled and actively pursuing or have recently graduated from a Bachelor’s/ Master's degree in Social Studies.
Must be fluent in English;
A past exposure to an office management environment.