Human Resources Intern, Damascus, Syria (One Year Part-time)

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. 

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. 

And we never give up. 

For every child, Learning

Syria Country Office is constantly working on enhancing the workplace initiatives and activities related to staff engagement and development, including but not limited to, Learning and Development (L&D), Staff Wellbeing, Career Management, Induction of new colleagues, effectiveness and efficiency, etc.

Find out how UNICEF programmes drive change for children and young people every day in Syria by visiting this: www.unicef.org/syria

How can you make a difference? 

We are seeking an intern who will work very closely with the HR team to support HR programmes and initiatives in L&D and Career Management. The HR intern will also support in developing communication and promotional material that promotes and markets those initiatives to staff, as well as performing administrative tasks and supporting daily activities.

Responsibilities:

• Support in rolling out of L&D initiatives and implementation, including planning, organization events, communications, management of participations and logistics arrangements.
• Assist in updating L&D reports and statistics.
• Work on data and information analysis for the assigned initiatives.
• Support in delivery of HR related trainings and briefings.
• Assist in preparing communication materials to promote L&D initiatives.
• Support the development and maintenance of the learning resources including the country office training calendar, learning catalogue and others.
• Support updating and maintenance of communication channels such as SharePoint and Viva Engage pages.
• Assist in the preparation of HR related reports and documentation.
• Follow up on courses attendance including Mandatory courses, ensure up to date records and communication with staff members.
• Update training trackers and follow up on individual training requests and processes.
• Support any other activities related to L&D and staff engagement.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

• A bachelor’s university degree in Business Administration, Communication, Social Science, English, Education, Psychology, Sociology, and related fields with an interest in HR and/or organizational development is required.  
• graduated within the past two years.
• Experience in developing communication materials, infographic design and/or similar will be a strong advantage.
• Experience in HR is an asset
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records is required.
• Proficiency in English is required.  
• Have no immediate relatives (e.g. father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office; and have no other relatives in the line of authority that the intern will report to.
• Additional consideration will be given for any past experience.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal, and written communication skills is required.
• Solid interpersonal skills are required.
• Knowledge of relevant computer systems and applications (MS Office suite) is required.
• Organized and attention to details.
• Ability to work independently and in a multicultural environment is required.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge managing SharePoint is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of L&D and organizational development programmes is a strong asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3)Drive to achieve results for impact(4)Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6)Thinks and acts strategically(7)Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:  

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.

UNICEF appointments are subject to having medical insurance. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

Paid Internship Opportunity for One year on a part-time basis onsite in Damascus, Syria.

The VA is open to Syrian Nationals Only or non-syrians with residency permits.