Human Resources and Talent Management Intern

Job Description

United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE) is hiring an Human Resources and Talent Management Intern to carryout the following responsibilities;

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Job Opening ID: 264151

Key Duties and Responsibilities:   Responsibilities 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.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• 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);  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)

Work Experience

• No 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.

Languages

• • English 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).

Competencies

• Communication: 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

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