Human Resources and Talent Management Intern

Org. Setting and ReportingThe Department of Operational Support (DOS) was established to provide end-to-end operational support, advisory services and other solutions to operating entities across the Secretariat, including departments, offices away from headquarters, peace operations, and regional commissions. The Regional Service Centre in Entebbe, Uganda (RSCE), was established in July 2010, following the adoption of General Assembly resolution 64/269. The Centre provides efficient, client-oriented and scalable services to its client entities. This includes transactional elements of human resources, finance, multimodal movement and control, personnel and cargo transport and information and communications technology (ICT) support. In addition to these services, the Office of the Director RSCE and support offices through the Deputy Director RSCE provides overall guidance on the operations of the RSCE including strategic planning, communication, budgeting, human resources management, property management, quality assurance and business intelligence, conference services, record keeping and archive management, and audit response and risk management. For more information, please visit https://rsce.unmissions.org. This internship opportunity is available in the Human Resources and Talent Management Unit (HRTMU) of the RSCE. The intern will work under the supervision of the Career Development /Human Resources Officer. ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities of the Human Resources and Talent Management Intern may include but are not limited to: • The intern will be exposed to all work of the HRTMU. • Supporting the work and activities of the career development unit; coordinating with service units and liaises frequently with internal team members of the unit. • Collaborating and sharing career professional development updates/links through the SharePoint platform. • Coordinating administrative arrangements for French classes and other identified staff knowledge management trainings. • Assist in championing the career professional development initiatives. • Assist in the preparation of events, conferences and visitor management, schedule appointments/meetings, monitors deadlines, etc. • Provide general office support; respond to career information requests and inquiries and draft media and other communication documents. • Drafts routine correspondence and communications, attend and take notes at meetings. • Undertake research on a range of human resources related issues and assists in the preparation of notes/reports. • Performs other administrative human resources duties as assigned by the Career Development /Human Resources Officer. CompetenciesCommunication: 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. Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently. EducationApplicants 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); We are open to a broad range of educational backgrounds. We seek candidates with relevant coursework in human resources management, business administration, management, strategic communications and design, project management, public administration or legal (administrative law / human resources policy / employment law) Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceNo working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. Good knowledge of standard software applications especially MS word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).