Intern for Leadership Team, Division of Human Resources, New York

Post Title   : Intern for MSS – Leadership Team
Contract Type  : Unpaid Internship 
Duration   : 1 November 2014 – 30 April 2015 
Duty Station  :  UNICEF New York Headquarters
Supervisor  :  Sona Lakhanpal, HR Manager

BACKGROUND
UNICEF is the world's leading children's rights organization.  Over the last six decades, UNICEF has cultivated policy positions on a wide range of issues that affect children.  UNICEF works in partnership with national governments and community groups and cooperates with other United Nations organizations in determining children’s needs and developing programs to fulfill them. UNICEF works on the ground in more than 150 developing and transitional countries to help children survive and thrive. 

The Intern will support the Human Resources Manager managing the leadership portfolio. S/He will learn how the business process of senior staff recruitment including Deputy Representatives, the functioning of the CRB Secretariat and the inter-agency movements,  as well as the general activities of a human resources department in UNICEF.  S/he will also have the opportunity, through working in the office, to learn about various UNICEF programmes, and how it operates globally. 

1. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Human Resources Manager, the intern will be responsible for supporting projects as outlined in the areas above.  The intern will also perform ad hoc functions to support other parts of the team as required.
The intern will undertake the following main tasks:
Assist the leadership team with the administrative and logistical support as required such as: 
• Maintain the filing system for easy retrieval of documents concerning rotation exercise and ad hoc stand-alone senior posts.
• Provide operational support to the recruitment process of stand-alone posts comprising tasks like job posting, pre-screening and document preparing etc.
• Conduct outreach initiative and collect recruitment data for SSR posts when required.

2. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCES
The incumbent should:
• Be enrolled in a programme at the Masters level, preferably in Human Resources, Education, Communications, Public Administration, Political Science, International Relations/Affairs, Business Administration, etc.
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of one other UN working language an advantage.
Required competencies: 
• Technical – Very good analytical skills and ability to synthesize concepts and material into clear and concise thoughts (see also communication below)
• Technical - Knowledge of relevant computer systems and applications; excellent understanding of and knowledge of software such as but not limited to Lotus based applications, HTML, Word, Excel.
• Managing resources - Organizes and manages information to achieve defined goals and optimum results. 
• Communication - Effectively presents thoughts and ideas including complex technical concepts, in a clear, concise, and readily understood manner, both verbally and in writing. Listens to and acknowledges others' perspectives and views. 
• Flexibility - Works effectively on multiple assignments simultaneously and adapts to changing demands and circumstances.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills – able to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently

Interested candidate should send cover letter and a complete P11/ e-recruitment profile to jizhu@unicef.org, quoting “Internship in DHR, UNCEF” as title. Deadline for application is 10 October 2014.