Human Resources Intern

Internship Human Resources Admin

Overview

Manage internship program and assist Human Resources.

You have:

• Must be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent) or be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or higher).
• Field of study must be closely related to the type of internship applying for.
• Good knowledge of standard MS 365 applications (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Fluency in oral and written English is required; knowledge of other UN official language is desirable.
• Previous experience in Human Resources Management or Administration is desirable.

Contract

This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.

Work Location

The Hague

Expected duration

6 months starting 24 February 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

Org. Setting and Reporting The Human Resources Section of the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals ("Mechanism") currently invites applications for internships starting February 2025. The Mechanism is mandated to perform a number of essential functions previously carried out by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. In carrying out these essential functions the Mechanism maintains the legacies of these two pioneering ad hoc international criminal courts and strives to reflect best practices in the field of international criminal justice. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week. Responsibilities and Duties Under the supervision of the Chief of the Human Resources Section, Associate Human Resources Officer or a staff member in the section to which they are assigned. The intern will manage the Internship Programme, which includes acting as focal point for all internal and external enquiries regarding internships; drafting correspondence and handling telephone enquiries; preparing internship offer letters and following up on documentation; informing departments of the status of applications; providing induction briefing to new interns; processing check-outs and updating databases. The incumbent will ensure a smooth working relationship with potential candidates, other interns and staff members within the Mechanism. Additionally, the Internship Coordinator will assist the Human Resources Section with ad-hoc duties when necessary.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants to the programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent) (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree (Master Degree) or equivalent, or higher); 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 is required. Applicants must have good knowledge of standard MS 365 applications (especially Word, Excel and Power Point). Previous experience in Human Resources Management or Administration is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. Fluency in oral and written English is required. knowledge of other UN Official language is desirable. NOTE: Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and "knowledge of" equals a rating of "confident" in two of the four areas.

Additional Information

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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