Human Resources Intern
Assist in human resources tasks as an intern for UN Development Coordination Office
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Overview
Assist in human resources tasks as an intern for UN Development Coordination Office
You have:
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme or equivalent; or be enrolled in the final academic year of a bachelor's degree programme.
- Strong aptitude for technology with proficiency in Power Automate.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
- Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish).
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
Bangkok
Expected duration
2 - 6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The internship programme is for a period of two to six months, depending on the needs of the office and the intern’s availability. The intern will report to the Human Resources Officer in the United Nations Development Coordination Office (DCO) for Asia-Pacific, located in Bangkok. In its Resolution A/RES/72/279, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the transformation of the Development as a stand-alone coordination office within the United Nations Secretariat, namely the Development Coordination Office (DCO). DCO now assumes managerial and oversight functions of the resident coordinator system under the collective ownership of the members of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG). The Resident Coordinator system is focused on the advancement of sustainable development, leaving no one behind, and with the eradication of poverty in all its forms and dimensions as an overarching objective, consistent with the integrated nature of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the DCO.
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, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent). No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advanced course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. Strong aptitude for technology with proficiency in Power Automate. Excellent research skills and ability to gather and analyze information.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Additional Information
Not available.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time you had to conduct research on a complex topic? | This question assesses your research skills and ability to analyze information effectively. | Provide a specific example of the research topic, how you approached it, and what the outcome was. |
| What experience do you have with technology, especially automation tools? | This question evaluates your familiarity with technology and your ability to adapt to new tools. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when you have multiple deadlines to meet? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team. What was your role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to apply for an internship with the United Nations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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