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 have the opportunity to collaborate with all HR units. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of the Associate HR Officer and overall guidance of the Chief HR, the selected intern will perform the following duties: • HR Data Management and Analytics unit: o Support the development of a HR Database for ITC and input data in systems; o Gather 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 and support drafting proposals. • Talent Acquisition and Development unit: o Support in scheduling various HR communications activities including using CANVA to communicate; o Support in collecting data and statistics particularly related to performance and learning; o Provide 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 reports for auditing purposes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with ITC’s internal standards and procedures; o Support in ensuring that all documents related to input of payment distribution instructions are in order; o Support the Internship programme through synchronizing the Internship Database with the Monitoring Table; o Create and update the CICs, Interns and UNOPS-contracted Mandatory Training Status Report. LEARNING ELEMENTS: On completion of the assignment, the intern is expected to: o Gain meaningful work experience in the area of human resources management for a trade-related technical assistance organization 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. 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

Not available.

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.