Human Resource Assistant Intern at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)

The intern will

• Provide support to the Global internship management process.
• Maintain files, materials, information, schedules, and related data.
• Support the induction process and check out briefing for national and international UNON/UNEP & UN Habitat interns.
• Assist in the job opening process, evaluation, and screening of applicants in accordance with the eligibility process.
• Assist in coordination of the onboarding and induction process of new interns by assisting the recruitment managers with shortlisting suitable candidates, scheduling and coordinating interviews and sending acceptance letters.
• Manage email correspondence, prepare contract extension and renewal documents.
• Coordinate the exit process of interns.
• Research and prepare various statistical and qualitative reports, studies, correspondence, and background
• Assist in processing HR data analytics and presenting reports using data visualization techniques and communicate results to and ideas to key decision makers.
• Assist in research and development of statistical data models for data analysis.
• Assist in coordination of mandatory learning of staff.
• Assist in the training and certification process of staff members.
• Participate in meetings and perform other tasks as may be required by the office.

Qualifications/special skills

• Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:
• 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 program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent),
• Have graduated with Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent. Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Preferred areas of study:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Administration, or any other related studies.
• Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.
• However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
• Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• For this internship position, fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.