Intern - Human Resources, New York

Closing date: Friday, 23 January 2015 Posting Title: INTERN - HUMAN RESOURCES, I Job Code Title: INTERN - HUMAN RESOURCES Department/ Office Office of Human Resources Management Duty Station Posting Period 8 January 2015-23 January 2015 Job Opening number 15-HRE-DM OHRM-39689-R-NEW YORK United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity 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: Title of degree you are currently pursuing Graduation Date (when will you be graduating from the programme) List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in Explain why you are the best candidate for this role Explain your interest in the United Nations Organizational Setting and Reporting The position is located in Office of the Assistant Secretary-General for Human Resources Management and is for a period of two months, with the possibility for extension.The internship is unpaid and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 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: Research, data collection and analysis; Support in implementing internal and external communications strategies through the use of web-based tools; Generating a variety of periodic and ad-hoc reports, statistical tables, graphic content, and other background materials for reporting purposes; Providing general office support services; drafting and/or processing a variety of Assisting in preparing, updating and maintaining a variety of presentations and other communications materials; Other responsibilities, as required. Competencies Communication: 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 Teamwork: 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 Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be 'clients ' and seeks to see things from clients' point of view Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions Monitors ongoing developments Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client Education Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: 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); or have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation; Be computer literate in standard software applications, in particular Microsoft Word and Excel; Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; 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 this internship. Languages Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage. Assessment Method Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration. United Nations Considerations Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date. Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application. Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on 'The Application Process' and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on 'Manuals' on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira. The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law. No Fee 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.