VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT INTERN

• End unmet need for family planning
• End preventable maternal deaths
• End gender-based violence and harmful practices
• Support demographic resilience through rights-based policies

• Maintain recruitment files and ensure all required documents are complete and properly filed.
• Support recruitment and placement processes.

• Prepare manual offers and contracts for individual consultants.
• Ensure all supporting documents are collected and properly filed.

• Track completion of mandatory training for staff.
• Follow up with staff to ensure training records are complete and filed.

• Draft offer and appointment letters.
• Prepare onboarding and orientation materials.
• Introduce new staff to relevant offices and processes.
• Ensure onboarding documentation is completed and submitted.

• Respond to routine HR queries from staff and offices.
• Assist in handling general HR administrative tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality in handling HR matters.

• Update staff and dependents lists.
• File and organize HR documents.
• Support administration of staff entitlements.

• Support staff exit processes and ensure clearance documentation is completed on time.

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program and completed at least one academic year, OR
• Enrolled in a Master’s or postgraduate program, OR
• Recently graduated (within 1 year), OR
• Enrolled in a postgraduate professional trainee programme.

• Interest or experience in development or HR-related work (including volunteer experience).
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to work in multicultural environments.
• Initiative, professionalism, and good judgment.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain confidentiality.

• Fluency in English is required
• Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage

• UNFPA mandate, policies, and governance
• HR systems and UN operational procedures
• Recruitment, onboarding, and HR administration processes
• Multicultural team collaboration
• UN technical language and coordination mechanisms
• Professional document writing and reporting

• Interns may receive a stipend if not supported by another institution.
• Interns must have valid medical insurance for the duration of the internship.
• UNFPA does not provide medical insurance for interns.

• Integrity
• Commitment to UN values
• Cultural diversity awareness
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Results orientation
• Accountability
• Analytical thinking
• Teamwork and collaboration