Work Location

Addis Ababa

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The Staff Benefits Unit is responsible for the administration and management of staff entitlements, benefits processing, and related human resource management services. The unit ensures compliance with organizational policies and efficient service delivery to staff members. The Intern will support the unit in routine administrative functions, documentation management, and coordination with the Strategy and Information Management Unit to ensure integrity and completeness of archived records. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Staff Benefits unit and/or Staff Benefits Officer, the Intern will be responsible for the following duties: -Assist in the preparation of routine data summaries and tracking sheets to support unit reporting activities. -Participate in collaboration with the Strategy and Information Management Unit to support audits of archived files. -Contribute to the review of archived records to help ensure completeness and proper documentation. -Assist in identifying missing or inconsistent files and support follow-up actions to address documentation gaps. -Participate in the collection, compilation, and submission of monthly inputs and reports on behalf of the unit. -Assist in performing other related administrative duties as assigned by the supervisor, as part of on-the-job learning and development.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). In addition, education background in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Information Management Or a related field is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English is required for this internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.

Additional Information

The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Female candidates and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. In line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, applicants requiring reasonable accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process may contact the internship coordinator for assistance.

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.

Human Resources Management Intern – Staff Benefits Unit