Overview

This internship provides hands-on experience in talent development within the Office of Human Resources. The intern will support various HR initiatives and gain exposure to administrative, communication, research, and talent management functions.

Tasks Summary

• Assist in designing, updating, and maintaining internal records, databases, and SharePoint files.
• Prepare team presentations, reports, and communications using Office 365 apps or Power BI.
• Assist in planning and disseminating communication products.
• Draft written materials for online engagement and maintain web/social media content.
• Design or edit visuals aligning with United Nations branding guidelines.
• Conduct research on HR-related policies, best practices, and data trends.
• Collect and analyze data for internal reports and reviews.
• Help design, develop, and implement learning and development initiatives and training materials.
• Plan, coordinate, and support briefings and learning events.
• Participate in outreach efforts to engage talent communities.
• Support implementation of UN strategies and policies for staff well-being and engagement.

Experience Requirements

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.

Qualification Requirements

• Enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
• OR enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
• Educational background or exposure to human resources, psychology, education, public administration or related issues is desirable.
• Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel.
• Ability to use content authoring software, synchronous learning tools, learning platforms, data analytic tools, and media design software is desirable.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.

Contract Duration: 3 -6 months

Work Modality: in-person and full-time

Remuneration: Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.