UNDP Internships in Nairobi

UNDP is the United Nations' global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. On the ground in about 170 countries and territories, UNDP works to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. We help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress.


UNDP Human Resources Internships in Nairobi

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the Human Resources Associate, the intern is expected to perform the following tasks:

  • Support in maintaining a user-friendly filing system;
  • Implement electronic storage system and attendance records;
  • Coordinate the preparation and validation of material to be posted on the UNDP Somalia website on the HR intranet page;
  • Administrative support, such as data entry and preparing new files for use;
  • Assistance with quality control: liaise with candidates to request missing documentation or details in professional history;
  • Facilitate timely collection of medical and other sensitive documents.

    Outputs

  • Effective administrative support for staff;
    Effective support to newly recruited staff members.

    Corporate Competencies:

  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
  • Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

    Functional Competencies:

  • Excellent skills in the usage of computer software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc)
  • Excellent critical reasoning and problem solving skills.

    Development and Operational Effectiveness;

  • Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
  • Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;
  • Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
  • High degree of self-motivation and initiative;
  • Willingness to learn and apply new analytical
    approaches.

    Required Skills and Experience

    Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

  • Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (Master’s degree or equivalent);
  • 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 (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.
  • The university must be accredited.
    The applicant must be specializing in Human Resources Management.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Internship assignments vary in length according to the availability and academic requirements of the intern, as well as the needs of UNDP. However, duration is from six weeks to six months.

    Status:

  • Interns are considered gratis personnel. They are not staff members.
  • Interns may not be sought or accepted as substitutes for staff to be recruited against authorized posts.
  • Interns may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should apply online by 4th March, 2018

    For more information and job application details, see; UNDP Human Resources Internships in Nairobi

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