Work Location
Geneva, Switzerland
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
BACKGROUND The International Trade Centre (ITC) is the joint cooperation agency of the WTO and the UN for trade-related technical assistance. Its primary objective is to assist developing countries and economies in transition to enhance their international competitiveness while taking advantage of market opportunities and increasing their exports. The Human Resources Section has a transversal function in the organization and its aim is to ensure that ITC has the right quality of Human Resources with the appropriate skills and competencies in order to achieve its strategic and operational goals and to provide staff with a supportive, challenging and rewarding environment in order for them to fulfil their potential and maximize their contribution to the organization. This assignment is located within the HR Data Management and Analytics (HR-DMA) unit and will collaborate with all HR units. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of the HR Officer and overall guidance of the Chief HR, the selected intern will: • HR Data Management and Analytics unit: o Support the development of HR databases for ITC o Input data in systems o Collate information for reports, statistics and analytics and conduct analysis of various HR indicators o Support the visual design of data presentations and reports o Draft communication materials o Support drafting proposals • Talent Acquisition and Development unit: o Support in scheduling HR Talks and Briefings including using CANVA to communicate o Support in collating data and statistics particularly related to performance and learning o Administrative support in projects such as Onboarding / Welcome Programme for Newcomers • HR Administration unit: o Assist in the preparation and compilation of Consultants and Individual Contractors (CICs) reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with ITC's internal standards and procedures. o Support the administration team with documents management. o Support in updating HR forms, as needed. ITC champions workforce diversity, inclusion, gender equality and gender parity and considers all qualified persons - of all genders - equally, including those with disabilities, without discrimination or prejudice of any kind.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants to the programme shall, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: a) Be enrolled in the final academic year of the first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or b) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or c) Have graduated with a university degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s equivalent) and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation. Desirable Work Experience o Microsoft Office o Developing reports, statistics and analytics, especially using visuals o Using graphic design tools (or creative communications tools) such as CANVA
Languages
Languages and Skills o Advanced English o Communication o Planning and Organizing
Additional Information
LEARNING ELEMENTS On completion of the assignment, the intern is expected to: o Gain meaningful work experience in the area of human resources management and trade-related technical assistance aimed to expand their academic, professional and personal learning o Gain experience in the work of ITC and deepen knowledge and understanding of ITC’s goals, mission and their concrete implementation o Gain knowledge and exposure to strategic communications and data presentation
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.