Internship - Staff Relations Unit, HR, homebased for HQ Rome, Italy

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status, physical or mental disability.

Internship – Staff Relations

Human Resources, Homebased for WFP HQ Rome, Italy

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. We are currently seeking to fill an intern position. We are currently seeking to fill a minimum 3-month intern position in the Staff Relations branch of the Human Resources Division.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DIVISION:

HRMSR provides strategic advice to senior management in connection with grievances and disciplinary matters. The branch's goal is to protect the integrity and efficiency of WFP, while also ensuring that WFP's internal justice system reflects principles of fairness and due process. In addition, HRMSR works with managers, other offices, and representative staff bodies to promote a healthy workplace environment and constructive staff-management relations, including through consultations on policy initiatives and through informal resolution of grievances and potential workplace conflicts.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Title of Post: Internship
• Supervisor: HR Officer
• Unit: HRMSR
• Country: Rome, Italy
• Duty Station: Home Based for HQ Rome
• Duration of internship: Minimum 3 months
• Expected Start Date: Negotiable start date between December 2022 and January 2023

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of an HR Officer, the candidate will perform the following duties:

• Analyze and assess evidence collected in cases involving alleged employee misconduct.
• Review relevant internal rules, policies and procedures and conduct ad hoc research in relation to the interpretation of WFP’s regulations and rules in response to a request from management or following an employees’ grievances.
• Prepare case summaries, opinions, help with drafting advice, memorandums and correspondence in various areas, such as recommendations for management action.
• Participate in meetings on HR issues, write meeting minutes, prepare materials and general documents on the issues raised, etc.
• Manage and update electronic databases using various IT platforms.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Currently enrolled with at least two years undergraduate studies completed from a recognized university or recently graduated in Law or Human Resources Management (or related field) within the past six months from the closing date, (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) from a recognized university.
• University course attendance in the past 12 months.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Minimum six months' relevant work experience (e.g., human resources, legal or other comparable advisory work).
• Previous work experience in another international organization and/or the private sector would be an asset.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS****:

• Ability to work as a team in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and accurately.
• Ability to analyse specific aspects of legal issues.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Integrity and transparency.
• Sensitivity to diversity.
• Customer and result oriented.

WORKING LANGUAGES

• Excellent written and spoken English is required (proficiency/level C).
• Good knowledge of French, Spanish or Arabic would be an asset.

SUPERVISION (Level/Methods of Supervision)

Under the direct supervision of an HR Staff Relations Officer, the incumbent will be provided with close mentoring, guidance and technical supervision. Performance planning and reviews as well as learning and development discussions will be a principal part of the supervision. With the support of a comprehensive induction package and assignment of a buddy/mentor, the intern will rapidly become a productive member of the team.

TRAINING COMPONENTS

Throughout their assignment WFP interns have access to an industry leading learning platform, weLearn. Depending on opportunities and availability of funds, he/she may participate in WFP workshops or seminars, as appropriate.

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

• VA Reference no: 177241
• Closing Date: 20 November 2022, 11.59 PM, Rome Time.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP up to the maximum amount of US$1000 per month depending on the duty station of assignment.
• WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.
• WFP will reimburse travel ticket for candidates who are nationals of developing countries and are pursuing their studies in their home country.
• WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognized institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education.
• Candidates who bear any of the following relations to WFP staff members are not eligible to apply sons, daughters, brothers or sisters.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

These are the common standards of behaviour that guide how we work together to accomplish our mission.

Leads by Example with Integrity

Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments

Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork

Applies Strategic Thinking

Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships

Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others

Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change

Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth

Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things

Builds and nurtures external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives

Different expectations of behavior are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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