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Posting Title: INTERN - HUMAN RESOURCES, I

Job Code Title: INTERN - HUMAN RESOURCES

Department/ Office: Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia

Location: BEIRUT

Posting Period: 30 May 2018-31 December 2018

Job Opening number: 18-HRE-ESCWA-98337-J-BEIRUT (O)

Staffing Exercise: N/A

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity 

 

Org .Setting And Reporting
 

This internship is in the Human Resources Management Section (HRMS) of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). The intern will work with HR colleagues on various tasks and will be under overall supervision of the Human Resources Officer. The intern will primarily assist (in addition to several other tasks outlined below) in a special project on the review of HR Policies of the United Nations, a unique opportunity at the time of large-scale management reforms in the United Nations. The duration of an ESCWA internship is normally two months on a full-time basis - this may be exceptionally extended for a maximum period of six months. The internship certificate is awarded on the recommendation of the supervisor. Interns are not paid and are responsible for all expenses related to the internship. ESCWA accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during an internship. Therefore, upon awarding an internship, candidates will be required to sign a statement confirming their understanding and acceptance of the conditions of service. Interns work five days per week (37.5 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.
 

Responsibilities
 

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

1 - Conducts research on a diverse range of assigned issues using multiple research sources; selects relevant material, analyzes information and presents findings for internal review.

2 - Assists in the preparation of policy opinions/advice on a wide range of human resources matters of the Organization.

3 – Selects and evaluates a variety of documents, summarizes pertinent material, collects and analyses data and prepares background materials for assessment papers, studies, briefs and reports.

4 -Participates in technical meetings, conferences, and seminars and serves as secretary, as necessary (takes notes, draft summary reports, minutes, and notes for the files or assessment reports for presentation to the head of the Section); monitors follow-up actions, etc.

5 -Contribute to the re-organization of the Section's share drive by reviewing and analyzing the contents of relevant documents; making a determination on the most appropriate relocation folder; and performing the movement of the electronic files to such folder.

6 - Initiate required actions for the potential migration of internal electronic documents to United Nation internet-based platform.

7 - Assist with the reorganizing of the United Nations human resources handbook (English and French) which is the online tool used by all the human resources practitioners and staff at large.

8 - Establishes internal databases; sets up, files, stores and manages data and information relevant to the scope of unit activities.

9 - Perform other duties as assigned.
 

Competencies
 

- Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;

-listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
 

- Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
 

Actively seeks to improve programs or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box"; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
 

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:

1. Applicants must 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); or(c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation;

2. Be computer literate in standard software applications;

3. Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and4.Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
 
Work Experience

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.

Languages
 
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Arabic is also a working language of ESCWA. For this post, fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.
 
Assessment

 

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
 

Special Notice
 

A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include:

•Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?);

•Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?);

•List the IT skills and programs that you are proficient in;

•List your top three areas of interest;

•Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship;

•Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme. In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.
 

United Nations Considerations
 

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation or sexual abuse, or crimes other than minor traffic offences, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term "sexual exploitation" means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term "sexual abuse" means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs.

The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on "Manuals" hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
 

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING,  OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.