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Job Title: Human Resources Internship in the Field Personnel Division, I Department/ Office: Department of Field Support Duty Station: NEW YORK Posting Period: 18 September 2012-7 February 2013 Job Opening number: 12-ADM-DFS-25259-R-NEW YORK (O) United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Department of Field Support, Field Personnel Division, Recruitment, Outreach & Career Development Section. The intern will report to the Chief of Recruitment Unit and Occupational Group Managers. The internship is for 5-6 months with an opportunity for extension, depending on the needs of the department. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns fork five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned. Responsibilities The intern's role will be to assist Occupational Group Managers in coordinating a highly intensive recruitment drive over the coming months to fill hundreds of vacancies in peacekeeping missions across a range of occupational groups. Chief of Recruitment and Occupational Group Managers will delegate specific tasks including: formulating, updating and maintaining spreadsheets containing evolving candidate data; preparing and distributing mass e-mails to hundreds of applicants; receiving and filing candidate responses appropriately; scheduling interviews; copying and/or scanning of documents; mass data entry onto interview evaluation forms; project based assignments to improve systems; identify process efficiencies, etc. Competencies Communication: -Speaks and writes clearly and effectively -Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately -Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication -Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience -Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed Teamwork: -Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals -Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others -Places team agenda before personal agenda -Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position -Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings Client Orientation: -Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view -Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect -Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions -Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems -Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects -Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client Education Applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university of higher); or if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree. Be computer literate in standard software applications: Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals o the Charter; and Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and to be tolerant of differing opinions views. Work Experience Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme. Knowledge of statistics and/or information systems would be highly desirable. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage. Assessment Method Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration. Special Notice A complete online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include: - Title of degree you are currently pursuing - Graduation Date (when will you be graduating from the programme) - List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in - List your top three areas of interest/department preferences - Explain why you are the best candidate for that specific department (s) - Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme In you Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills and three references. Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted. United Nations Considerations The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. 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. Source: UN Careers.

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