UN WOMEN Jobs - 85780- HR Intern

HR Intern

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Cairo, EGYPT

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

19-Jun-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

Arabic English French

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

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

UN Women regional office supports its presence across the Arab States. Under the daily supervision of the HR Associate, the Human Resources (HR) Intern is responsible for administratively and logistically supporting the recruitment and placement, administration of the benefits and entitlements of staff and local external contractors, other HR administration issues and separation of personal.

Duties and Responsibilities

Implement HR policies and procedures in RO in full compliance with UN Women rules, regulations, and HR policies and guidelines:

Provide support to HR recruitment processes: organize interviews, panels, renting of laptops,.etc., including logistical preparations, preparation of reports, ..etc;
Follow up on candidate’s vendor and soliciting of references and P11s;

Follow up on contracts after being signed by UN WOMEN Director to ensure completion of processes (including PO and vendor creations by colleagues);
Administer interns’ agreements for Associate review and OM clearance and ensure compilations of intern’s requirements on file;
Draft HR communications such as HR letters, written response to queries concerning HR related matters, and apology emails to candidates who were not selected;
Collection of background information/ documents on candidates as required;
Maintenance of proper filing system for all HR recruitments;
Submit SSA payments and new entry medical examination AP forms for newly-hired staff members;
Assistance in organizing the trainings for the operations/projects staff on HR related matters;
Assistance provided on HR briefing to newly hired staff;
Collect and Maintain HR information in full compliance with UN Women rules, regulations, and HR policies and guidelines;
Maintain and update internal database and files on administrative HR matters in a confidential and secure manner;
Print and file the mandatory certificates for each staff and assist in the update of information on the excel sheet (dates of modules completion).

Learning Objectives:

The selected intern will have a great opportunity to learn about UN Women policies and procedures related to all aspects of Recruitment Process.

Competencies

Core Values:

Respect for Diversity;
Integrity;
Professionalism.

Core Competencies:

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
Accountability;
Creative Problem Solving;
Effective Communication;
Inclusive Collaboration;
Stakeholder Engagement;
Leading by Example.

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies: http://www.unwomen.org/-/media/headquarters/attachments/sections/about%20us/employment/un-women-employment-values-and-competencies-definitions-en.pdf

Functional Competencies:

Strong knowledge of HR administration, processes and policies;
Ability to administer and execute administrative processes and transactions;
Ability to handle information of a confidential nature;
Good quantitative skills; ability to produce reports;
Strong IT skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

The intern must have studies in HR, and/or Business Administration or other similar subject at the university level;
Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

Language:

Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required; Working knowledge of another UN language a distinct advantage, French will be a strong Asset.

Interns are not financially remunerated by UN Women.

Application Information:

UN Women will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.

Note:

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.

UN Women Internship Policy:
1.) Applicants to the United Nations internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
(a)    Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
(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) or (b) above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
2.) UN Women internship programme does not provide a salary or remuneration for the internship;
3.) All the expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring Government or institution;
4.) UN Women accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
5.) The intern is responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed;
6.) Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to positions in the professional and above category in UN WOMEN during the period of the internship or for six months immediately following the expiration date of internship;
7.) The intern must provide proof of enrollment in a health insurance plan, proof of school enrollment, a scanned copy of his/her passport, two letters of recommendation, and application.