UNV Jobs - 74102- Intern

Intern

Advertised on behalf of

UNV

Location :

Nairobi, KENYA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

01-Sep-2017

Application Deadline :

23-Aug-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

2 Months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

2 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

Volunteerism is one of the most vital delivery mechanisms for social, environmental and economic transformation, ensuring a lasting impact with its ability to change people’s mindsets, attitudes and behaviours. People become actors of change and equal partners in the attainment of local, national and international progress towards sustainable human development and global peace.

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme recognizes the shared universal values underpinning volunteerism – free will, commitment, equity, engagement, solidarity, compassion, empathy and respect for others. Since its establishment in 1970, UNV has enabled thousands of volunteers around the globe to contribute to advancing human development and fostering progress towards a better world.

Kenya has the largest number of UN Volunteers globally in a development setting and was one of the leading pilot countries in the world that mobilized Peace Monitors during election period in 2013, this under a UNDP administered project. As of July 2017, the total number of UN Volunteers in Kenya is 190 with the number rapidly growing.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the UNV Program Assistant and overall supervision of the Programme Associate, the UNV Intern provides general administrative support services to the UNV unit to maintain optimum daily client services with UN Volunteers in a large country office. In particular, the UNV Support Intern will assist in

Preparing communications to be send out on the collection of specific information for UNV Kenya back-office purpose.
Collecting relevant information in light of the launch and roll-out of the e-Services module for UN Volunteers.
Preparing a customer satisfaction survey for UNV recruiting and/or hosting agencies.
Assisting with the recruitment process of national and international UNV Volunteers.
Any other relevant duties assigned.

Competencies

Specific competencies

Knowledge and understanding of HR-principles;
Good drafting skills.

Corporate Competencies

Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNV;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favouritism.

Required Skills and Experience

A first degree in Business Administration or Human Resources
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Microsoft Excel

Education

Applicants for the UNV internship must - at the time of application - be enrolled in the final academic year, have graduated and be within one-year of graduation of any of the hereunder of first university degree programmes - Bachelors or Masters degree – in the fields of Human Resources or Business Administration.