Overview

This internship provides exposure to human resources operations within the United Nations, assisting with administrative tasks and supporting HR processes.

Tasks Summary

• Assist with routine administrative tasks related to the work of the Executive Office HR Section / Non-Staff.
• Support the review of documentation for onboarding and extension requests.
• Draft responses to routine correspondence and follow up on pending actions.
• Provide information and guidance on onboarding requirements and processes.
• Assist with the creation, organization and archiving of administrative records.
• Compile statistics and support report preparation.
• Contribute to evaluation, monitoring and reporting on HR-related matters.
• Develop and maintain an inventory of documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements

No working experience is required.

Qualification Requirements

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, be enrolled in, or have completed, the FINAL academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
• Be computer literate in standard software applications, including 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 demonstrated the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
• Educational background or exposure to human resources, public administration or related issues is desirable.
• Enrollment in any of the medical sciences studies, is desirable.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in English is required.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Contract Duration: 3-6 months

Work Modality: In person in New York or remote, full time or part time modalities would be considered.

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.