Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply.  

The internship is a learning opportunity that targets fresh and prospective graduates graduates. The Human Resources Intern will assist the Human Resources Unit and support the ETMCO team. The intern will be exposed to practical learning and working experiences that foster the development of his /her path.

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.

Job 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.

How to Apply

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Apply using THIS LINK

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.