Human Resources Intern, Arusha at IRMCT
Work Location
Arusha, Tanzania
Expected duration
3-6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Org. Setting and Reporting The Human Resources Section of the United
Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
(“Mechanism”) invites applications for internships The duration of the
internship generally ranges from three months to six months. Please
indicate your preferred internship period in your cover letter. The
Mechanism is mandated to perform a number of essential
Recommended:
functions
previously carried out by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda
and the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. In
carrying out these essential functions the Mechanism maintains the
legacies of these two pioneering ad hoc international criminal courts
and strives to reflect best practices in the field of international
criminal justice. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work
five days per week. Responsibilities and Duties Under the supervision of
the Chief of the Human Resources Section, Associate Human Resources
Officer or a staff member in the section to which they are assigned. The
intern will manage the Internship Programme, which includes acting as
focal point for all internal and external enquiries regarding
internships; drafting correspondence and handling telephone enquiries;
preparing internship offer letters and following up on documentation;
informing departments of the status of applications; providing induction
briefing to new interns; processing check-outs and updating databases.
The incumbent will ensure a smooth working relationship with potential
candidates, other interns and staff members within the Mechanism.
Additionally, the Internship Coordinator will assist the Human Resources
Section with ad-hoc duties when necessary.Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent) (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree (Master Degree) or equivalent, or higher); Previous experience in Human Resources management or Administration is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. Fluency in oral and written English is required.
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
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