Human Resources at United Nations Population Fund Vacancy

UUNFPA is the leading UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.

UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results. We need interns who are exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to delivering excellence in program results.

Position: Intern – Human Resources

Educational requirements

• Be enrolled in a first university degree programme (HR /IT/Finance/Management) and have completed one full academic year or
• Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as master’s programme or higher);or
• Have recently graduated with a university degree as defined above and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation; or
• Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional trainee programme and undertake the internship as part of this programme.

Other eligibility requirements

• Demonstrate interest in the field of HR;
• Demonstrate written and spoken proficiency in English.
• Demonstrate ability to adapt to new environments and to establish and maintain good working relations with individuals of different cultural backgrounds.

Your Experiences:

• Some experience in working with development agencies, including in volunteer capacity.
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of other languages is an asset.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members from different national and cultural backgrounds.

Learning elements:

Upon completion of the assignment, and depending on its duration, the Intern will gain the following knowledge assets:

• Increased understanding of the UNFPA and the operation Division within UNFPA
• Understand the UNFPA mandate and policies, including regional set-up
• Understand UNFPA operation and programme design and delivery mechanisms
• Understand the dynamics of operational and programme support and communications to the field, and at the level of HQ
• Learn UN technical language, working procedures, and coordination mechanisms
• Write and formulate substantive documents
• Network with UN colleagues
• Work experience as a team member in a multicultural setting

Financial Aspects:

Interns do not receive a salary or any other form of remuneration from UNFPA. The costs associated with an intern’s participation in the programme must be assumed either by the nominating institution, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students, or by the students themselves, who will have to meet living expenses as well as make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and other requirements.

However, they receive a stipend to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, if not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation, or scholarship programme. The stipend is based on the intern’s agreed place of work, which may be different from the duty station of the hiring office in cases of remote arrangements.

In addition, applicants must have medical insurance for the duration of the internship. Proof of insurance will need to be submitted before the internship begins. UNFPA does not provide medical insurance for interns.

Languages:

Fluency in English language is required.

Place of Work: Addis Ababa,

Deadline: October 09, 2024

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