Staff Development Unit Intern
Support OHCHR in fulfilling its mission for human rights.
Overview
Support OHCHR in fulfilling its mission for human rights.
You have:
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first-level university degree programme (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) or a graduate school programme (Master's degree or equivalent) or have completed one of these degrees, preferably in human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, education or a related field.
- Fluency in English or French is required, knowledge of the other is an asset, knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
- No working experience is required to apply.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
In-Person
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The intern shall support OHCHR in fulfilling its mission: to work for the protection of all human rights for all people; to help empower people to realize their rights; and to assist those responsible for upholding such rights in ensuring that they are implemented. The intern will contribute to the work of the Staff Development Unit, which supports organizational learning, staff capacity development, career growth, knowledge-sharing and the implementation of United Nations learning and human resources priorities. Daily responsibilities will depend on the interns’ backgrounds and the needs of the Unit. Duties may include, but are not limited to, assisting with the planning, preparation, coordination and logistical arrangements for training courses, workshops, seminars, webinars and other learning activities; supporting the development, editing and formatting of training materials, reports and communications; contributing to e-learning and blended-learning initiatives; assisting with learning needs assessments and the evaluation of training activities; conducting research on staff development trends and good practices; and supporting coordination with internal and external learning partners. The interns may also undertake other related tasks under the supervision of the Head of the Staff Development Unit.
Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for the United Nations Secretariat internship programme applicants must, at the time of their submission, be enrolled in the final academic year of a first-level university degree programme programme (i.e. Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree); be enrolled in a graduate school programme (i.e. Master's degree or equivalent degree, or higher) or have completed an aforementioned academic degree, preferably in the area of human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, education or a related field, AND, if selected, must commence the internship on the date indicated on the acceptance letter. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English or French is required, knowledge of the other is an asset. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable (i.e. Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
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 your understanding of the role of the United Nations in promoting human rights? | The interviewer is assessing your knowledge of the UN's mission and values. | Discuss key principles of human rights and your perspective on the UN's role. |
| What experiences do you have in developing training materials or conducting training sessions? | This question examines your relevant skills and experience for the role. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach conducting research on staff development trends? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share an example of how you have contributed to a collaborative project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to assess learning needs in an organization? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss a time when you had to communicate complex information effectively. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you know about e-learning initiatives, and how do you see them affecting training? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why are you interested in an internship with the United Nations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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