Organization: UNOPS – United Nations Office for Project Services
Location: Addis Ababa
Grade: Internship – Internship
Occupational Groups:
Human Resources
Closing Date: 2024-11-14
Job categories Administration, Human Resources
Vacancy code VA/2024/B5333/29179
Department/office AFR, ETMCO, Ethiopia MCO
Duty station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract type Intern
Contract level Intern
Duration Six months
Application period 01-Nov-2024 to 14-Nov-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Functional Responsibilities
Under the close supervision of the HR Officer, the Human Resources Intern will be expected to support HR tasks and selectively drive particular work items on their own as part of their on-the-job learning program. His/her responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
1. Provides support to recruitment, focusing on achievement of the following results:
Support to outreach efforts.
Assistance in longlisting and shortlisting.
Assistance with the administration of written assessments.
Administrative and logistical support to general recruitment processes.
Participation in interview panels and minutes taking.
2. Ensures efficient HR support to the HR Team, focusing on:
Research and contribution to the competency-based interview questions library.
Coordination and monitoring of payments for retainers.
Supporting the HR Officer on a daily basis facilitating HR policy advise.
Contribution to other research projects.
3. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing and contribution to product/process efficiency, focusing on achievement of the following results:
Contributions to knowledge management projects.
Provide suggestions for policy improvements.
Support process efficiency initiatives.
Provide input to the development and maintenance of corporate systems and tools.
Training opportunities for the HR intern
The intern will be trained in Competency Based Interview Methodology.
The intern will be trained in the use of UNOPS ERP system.
The intern will gain an understanding of the different contract modalities within UNOPS.
The intern will also be exposed to different hiring processes and to all the different policies and regulations related to the HR function in UNOPS.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education:
To qualify, the candidate should be currently enrolled in a university degree or have graduated from a university degree within the last 3 years at the time of the application. Preferably the candidate is studying or have studied one of the following subjects: Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related areas. Please attach your educational documents to your application.
Experience:
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience.
Knowledge of the usage of Google Suite applications is an added advantage.
Language:
Fluency in written, reading and oral English is required.
Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.
Computer Literacy
Knowledge & usage of Google suite applications is an asset.