Intern to support the Recruitment Monitoring and Evaluation (RME) function

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, an advocate

The UNICEF Internship Programme offers qualified and eligible students at both Headquarters (HQ) and Country Offices (CO) the unique opportunity to acquire direct practical experience in UNICEF's work and the United Nations system under the direct supervision of experienced UNICEF staff.

How can you make a difference?

The Division of Human Resources (DHR), New York would like to engage an intern to support the Recruitment Monitoring and Evaluation (RME) function.

The Recruitment Monitoring and Evaluation (RME) function is responsible for reviewing UNICEF recruitments on a post-facto basis to provide information and insights on organization-wide recruitment trends, highlight systemic and specific issues with regard to compliance with the Staff Selection Policy, identify best practice to strengthen global recruitment efforts and support efforts towards capacity building.

Under the guidance of the HR Manager, the intern will:

• Contribute to shaping the recruitment monitoring framework in alignment with Staff Selection Policy
• Support creation of an evidence base of quantitative and qualitative data on an ongoing basis. This includes review, and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Contribute to review and analysis of recruitment documentation and drafting of reports.
• Support preparation of power point presentations, including data visualization.
• Support the overall knowledge management of the function.

This is a great opportunity to learn about recruitment policies and practices, conduct data analysis, draft related reports and contribute to knowledge management.

This full-time internship is for 3 months from 15 June to 15 September 2022. The intern will receive a stipend of $1,700 per month.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or Ph.D. degree programme in the area of human resources, business, statistics, social sciences or related field. Recent graduates are welcome to apply.
• Be at least 18 years old
• Some knowledge of human resources practices and principles.
• A strong background in data and analytics. Experience working with databases, database queries/analysis. Experience with pivot tables is data visualization is required.
• Have strong ability to articulate clear and concise ideas and concepts in written and oral form and tailor content to the audience
• Have strong attention to detail.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, and advanced knowledge in Excel.
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.
• No immediate relatives (e.g. father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office; and
• No other relatives in the line of authority which the intern will report to

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Remarks:

Applications should include a cover letter and short writing sample.

The intern may work remotely, through online platforms.

Insurance: UNICEF will not be responsible for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during the intern's service, whether on or off UNICEF premises. Therefore, the selected candidate must provide proof of enrolment in a health/accident plan prior to start his/her work with UNICEF.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.