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Human Resources Intern - (Requisition ID: 2000000I) Job Opening Type: Intern Organization: Human Resources Section Primary Location: HQ-United States-New York Duration of Initial Contract/Assignment: 01/Apr/2020 to 30/Jun/2020 Organizational Context Background UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Human Resources Business Partner, the intern will support the development and implementation of key HR initiatives as part of the overall HR strategy in 2 different regions: Latin America and the Caribbean and West and Central Africa. A work plan with achievements for the duration of the internship and learning opportunities will be agreed upon and feedback will be provided both in real time as well as a summary of work accomplished at the end of the internship. Job Description Description of Responsibilities Support in the establishment of local review committees; Support in designing the strategy for the roll out of the new e-recruit platform in the regions; Support in the establishment of regional and local inductions plans; Support in the design of plans to strengthen HR capacity locally; Conduct research on topics relevant to the ongoing HR initiatives; Support in strengthening existing and new Communities of Practices through the use of new technologies and innovative approaches; Support in the review of standard operational procedures to improve efficiencies; Produce reports, as necessary; Ensure the accuracy of data entry and confidentiality. Learning Objectives: Increased knowledge of UN Women and its mandate; Increased knowledge of international best practices in HR strategies; Increased knowledge of talent management; Increased knowledge of operational effectiveness. Competencies Core Values: Respect for Diversity Integrity Professionalism Core Competencies: Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues Accountability Creative Problem Solving Effective Communication Inclusive Collaboration Stakeholder Engagement Leading by Example Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/-/media/headquarters/attachments/sections/about us/employment/un-women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf?la=en&vs=637 Functional Competencies: Ability to think and work logically, and work precisely with attention to detail; Strong communication (both oral and written) skills; Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with colleagues of different national and cultural backgrounds; Good analytical and research skills; Good organization and time-management skills. Qualifications Education: University studies in one of the following disciplines: Human Resources, Staff Learning and Development, Organizational Development or other relevant subjects is required. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation, or Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program which is part of a degree programme and undertake the internship as part of the program requirements. Language: Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required; Working knowledge of Spanish and/or French is highly desirable; Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage. Remuneration: Interns who are not in receipt of financial support from other sources such as universities or other institutions will receive a stipend from UN Women to partially subsidize their basic living costs for the duration of the internship. Application Information: Due to the high volume of applications received, we can ONLY contact successful candidates. Successful candidate will be required to provide proof of enrollment in a valid health insurance plan at the duty station of the internship, proof of school enrollment or degree, a scanned copy of their passport/national ID and a copy of a valid visa (as applicable). Job Posting: 25/02/2020, 11:42:42 AM Closing Date: 03/03/2020, 10:59:00 PM

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Company Size: 501 - 1000

Revenue: 100 - 500 million (USD)

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