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HR Intern

Vienna

  • Organization: UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization
  • Location: Vienna
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Human Resources
  • Closing Date: Closed

​​Requisition ID: 1309 
Grade: Intern 
Country: Austria 
Duty Station: Vienna 
Category: Internship
Type of Job Posting: External
Employment Type: NonStaff-Regular

Internship Duration: 3-6 months
Application Deadline: 20-Dec-2022

 

Vacancy Announcement
 

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. The mission of UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declaration adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013 as well as the Abu Dhabi Declaration adopted at the eighteenth session of UNIDO General Conference in 2019, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development. UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. The relevance of ISID, however, applies in greater or lesser extent to all SDGs. Accordingly, the Organization’s programmatic focus is structured in four strategic priorities: Creating shared prosperity; Advancing economic competitiveness; Safeguarding the environment; and Strengthening knowledge and institutions.

Each of these programmatic fields of activity contains a number of individual programmes, which are implemented in a holistic manner to achieve effective outcomes and impacts through UNIDO’s four enabling functions: (i) technical cooperation; (ii) analytical and research functions and policy advisory services; (iii) normative functions and standards and quality-related activities; and (iv) convening and partnerships for knowledge transfer, networking and industrial cooperation. Such core functions are carried out in Departments/Offices in its Headquarters, Regional Offices and Hubs and Country Offices.

 

The Directorate of Corporate Management and Services (COR) is responsible and accountable for the management of UNIDO’s human, financial and material resources, ensuring the capacity of the Organization to fulfil its mandate. The Directorate oversees a full range of financial, human resources management, procurements, information technology and general services to meet the needs of the Organization. Additionally, it exercises the responsibility for the ethics function in the Organization. The Directorate also provides guidance on security and safety matters and ensures the overall coordination of UNIDO’s response in this regard. 


The Human Resources Services (COR/HRS) is responsible for ensuring that the Organization has at its disposal the human capital required to deliver its mandate and achieve business and strategic goals. To this end, it designs and implements modern human resources management policies and tools, which allow the Organization to attract the best talent. It delivers a broad range of services covering UNIDO’s human capital through a partnership model with the Professional staff acting as business partners for relevant parts of the Organization. The Division is further responsible for carrying out statutory functions in accordance with the provisions of the staff regulations and rules of the Organization, the regulations of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) and policy issuances covering other categories of UNIDO human capital, including management of security-related entitlements for all UNIDO personnel at Headquarters and in the Field. It is also responsible for supporting the work of the Managing Director within the UNIDO Crisis Management Team as well as for coordinating for all personnel the security and safety related actions and responses. Further, Human Resource Services also supports the administration of employees under technical cooperation projects and programmes. The Human Resource Services is comprised of two dedicated Units, namely Employee Services and Relations Unit (COR/HRS/ESR) and Talent Planning and Acquisition Unit (COR/HRS/TPA).

 

Talent Planning and Acquisition Unit (COR/HRS/TPA)
The Talent Planning and Acquisition Unit (COR/HRS/TPA) promotes and implements strategic organizational policies aimed at improving the planning, acquisition, development, engagement, motivation and retention of the human resources required for the Organization's mandate. In this respect, the services of the Unit cover staff members, Individual Service Agreement (ISA) holders and other personnel.

 

Employee Services and Relations Unit (COR/HRS/ESR)
The Employee Services and Relations Unit (COR/HRS/ESR) provides statutory services to staff members employed under the staff regulations and rules as well as the administration of employees under technical cooperation projects and programmes. The Unit also manages the Organization’s due process, including measures to promote and maintain effective staff/management relations.
The duration of an internship at UNIDO is between three to six months, is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work under the supervision of a staff member, in the department or office that they are assigned to. Interns shall cover all costs associated with their internship, including visas, travel to and from the duty station, insurance, transportation, accommodation and living expenses.

 

 

GENERIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 

The Intern shall work under the direct supervision of an HR Officer in COR/HRS/TPA or COR/HRS/ESR, designated by the Chief of Human Resources Services. The Intern shall be engaged as follows:


a) Exposed to the regular core functions of the Unit and as such shall have the opportunity to observe the day-to-day operations and engage in on-the-job training in specific actions delegated by the Supervisor.


b) Engaged in a specific self-contained assignment described below:


Talent Planning and Acquisition Unit (COR/HRS/TPA)

  • Assist in HR planning, outreach activities and briefing sessions with member states;
  • Assist in HR data analysis and other tasks assigned by the Chief of HRS and Supervisor

 

Employee Services and Relations Unit (COR/HRS/ESR)

  • Study the work and functions of the Human Resources Services in general and the Employee Services and Relations Unit (ESR) in particular;
  • Assist with preliminary legal research and analysis of matters related to conditions of service, allowances and other HR policy matters for further review conducted by the supervisor;
  • Support ESR team members in data analysis review exercises and reporting for auditing and monitoring purposes;
  • Support the development and implementation of standard operational procedures in the areas of benefits and entitlements and social security;
  • Assist in the implementation of HR Manual and digitalization processes;
  • Conduct research, draft presentations and perform other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.


c) Prepare an end-of-internship report; to be submitted to and cleared by UNIDO Internship Coordination.


d) Other Special emerging Projects that may enhance the learning experience of the Intern.

 


MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS


Age: Minimum 20 years on the first day of the internship.
Education: Enrolled in a university degree programme; or begin the internship within one year of completing a university degree; or completed a university degree and be sponsored as part of an academic or development programme. 
Field of specialization: Economics, IT, Communication, Designing, Engineering, Law, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, archiving, librarianship, or international development/international organizations  or related field.
Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
Other skills: Experience in data science, data analytics and other IT skills would be considered an asset.

 


CORE COMPETENCIES


Core Values
WE LIVE AND ACT WITH INTEGRITY: work honestly, openly and impartially. 
WE SHOW PROFESSIONALISM: work hard and competently in a committed and responsible manner. 
WE RESPECT DIVERSITY: work together effectively, respectfully and inclusively, regardless of our differences in culture and perspective. 


Key Competencies
WE FOCUS ON PEOPLE: cooperate to fully reach our potential –and this is true for our colleagues as well as our clients. Emotional intelligence and receptiveness are vital parts of our UNIDO identity. 
WE FOCUS ON RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: focus on planning, organizing and managing our work effectively and efficiently. We are responsible and accountable for achieving our results and meeting our performance standards. This accountability does not end with our colleagues and supervisors, but we also owe it to those we serve and who have trusted us to contribute to a better, safer and healthier world. 
WE COMMUNICATE AND EARN TRUST: communicate effectively with one another and build an environment of trust where we can all excel in our work. 
WE THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AND INNOVATE: To stay relevant, we continuously improve, support innovation, share our knowledge and skills, and learn from one another. 

 

 

LEARNING ELEMENTS


Become acquainted with the most up-to-date HR practices of the Division.
On the job training: participation in every phase of the working process.
Gain experience in working effectively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.


UNIDO Interns are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity at all times, both at work and outside.
Only candidates who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for internships at UNIDO.


All applications must be submitted through the UNIDO Online Recruitment System.

Correspondence will be undertaken only with candidates who are being considered at an advanced phase of the selection process.

Visit the UNIDO website for details on how to apply: www.careers.unido.org

Notice to applicants:
UNIDO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. If you have received a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Vacant positions within UNIDO are advertised on the official UNIDO website. Should you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of UNIDO and requesting payment of a fee, please contact: internship@unido.org

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