UNDP Jobs - 83726- Human Resources (Internship)

Human Resources (Internship)

Location :

Colombo, SRI LANKA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

19-Mar-2019

Application Deadline :

12-Mar-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 Months

Languages Required :

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

Background:

UNDP in Sri Lanka is reorganizing internally and moving to an integrated collaborative business model. Internally, an energetic and innovative team will converge around the planning, design, implementation and quality assurance of an integrated programme in a fast-paced environment. Fostering strategic partnership and alliances with different stakeholders will require a team which consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude and has a strong client orientation. Strong UN partnerships are valued for Delivering Together in a true spirit of collaboration and teamwork.

Post Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Human Resources Analyst, the intern will be expected to provide support to the Human Resources Team.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist the Human Resources Team with
Maintenance of the CO staffing table.
Maintenance of proper filing system for HR records and documents. In addition, incumbent is expected to provide additional support in this regard to administrative processes in the CO.
Support HR team in expediting the recruitment processes
Administrative support to learning activities, workshops, retreats especially when related to HR matters.
Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordination of collection and submission of the reports to head of unit.

Competencies

Proactive (able to pro-actively undertake tasks that fall under TORs)
Team Player
Excellent writing skills
Quick learner
Good computer skills
Polite and outgoing

Required Skills and Experience

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

(a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (Masters degree or equivalent, or higher); in the field of Human Resource Management , Business Administration or equivalent;

(b )Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);

(c) Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.