Work Location
Geneva In person
Expected duration
15.05.25 – 14.11.25
Duties and Responsibilities
This internship is located in the Human Resources Administration Team of the Human Resources Section (HRS), Executive Office, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Geneva. OCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA’s mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention, and facilitate sustainable solutions. The HR Administration Team provides support for the administration of benefits and entitlements as well as contract administration for OCHA International field-based staff members, OCHA International and Local staff members based in Geneva. The intern reports to a Human Resources Officer. The Internship is for six (6) months with a preferred start date from 15 May 2025 to 14 November 2025. The internship is designed to be full-time and in-person but may be adjusted based on the availability of the successful candidate. Applicants should address their preferred work modality in their application. The internship is UNPAID and Full-time. The Intern works five days per week under the supervision of a Human Resources Officer. The HR Administration Unit currently offers flexible working arrangements with 2 days of telecommuting per week. Interns may avail of flexible working arrangements in the same manner as other personnel. Responsibilities The intern works as a full member of the HR Administration team, handling assignments that are designed to make a significant impact on the work of the Unit, and has opportunities to learn about the field of human resources and the United Nations overall. The internship will focus on the following areas: 1) Maintains HR-related automated systems and applications including automated databases containing HR related information by sorting, classifying and uploading onto the OCHA HR filing system relevant documents. 2) Maintains HR-related files/records (electronic and paper) and assists the HR Officer by conducting initial review to ensure accuracy of the files/records. 3) Conducts periodic follow-ups directly with staff members to ensure complete documents submission (electronic and paper) related to applications for UN travel documents or other HR-related documents staff will submit to the HR Administration Team. 4) Provides general support services; processes, drafts, edits, proofreads and finalizes for signature/approval a variety of correspondence and other communications. 5) Schedules appointments/meetings and monitors deadlines. 6) Initiating and carrying out other assigned tasks/special projects.
Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: 1) Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent); 2) Be computer literate in standard software applications, especially MS Excel; 3) Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and 4) 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. 5) We are open to a broad range of educational backgrounds. We seek candidates with relevant coursework in business administration, management, strategic communications and design, project management, public administration, law and legal administration (criminal justice), or human resources management.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Additional Information
Not available.
Intern Specific text
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. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
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.
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