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Intern - Human Resources, New York

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Job Title
INTERN - HUMAN RESOURCES, I
Department/ Office
Department of Management
Duty Station
NEW YORK
Posting Period
9 August 2013-24 August 2013
Job Opening number
13-HRE-DM-29611-R-NEW YORK
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The internship in the Learning, Leadership and Organizational Development Section of the Office of Human Resources Management of the Department of Management is for two months, with possibility of extension up to six months pending the Section's needs.
The internship is UNPAID and full-time.
Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the Section to which they are assigned.
Responsibilities
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background and on the projects of the Section, the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
  • Researching and compiling information relevant to the projects performed by the Section
  • Contributing ideas to the projects newly performed by the Section
  • Drafting and preparing official documents and web-presentation, primarily using MS office
  • Coordinating events such as meetings, training and information sessions held by the Section
  • Managing and analyzing surveys
  • Analysing and evaluating reports, projects and training programmes
  • Developing online materials for training
  • Assistance in most of the daily work of the Section
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 inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems
  • Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects
  • Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client
Education
  • Applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher);
  • or if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree.
  • Be computer literate in standard software applications.
  • Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideas of the Charter; and
  • 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.

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