Closing date: July 19, 2021
Reporting to the respective head of Unit, the Research and Communications Assistant Intern will be expected to energetically engage in the support
of HR tasks and other units to selectively drive particular work items on their
own.
Their responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Ensure the
gender parity action plan for KEMC is up to date.
- Liaison
with members of the gender parity group on the action plan.
- Draft
interview minutes, plan and organize the gender parity group meetings.
- Assist in
the outreach activities related to various recruitments.
- Liaising
with the universities, institutes and other organizations regarding
various activities related to gender parity.
- Assist the
group members in the identification and documentation of best practices
and lessons learnt, including coordination and organization-wide
implementation of knowledge sharing and documentation methodologies.
- Maintenance
of personnel records for all personnel
- Maintenance
of the training database.
- Conducting
and following up on reference checks
- Assist in
the development of project proposals and documents: Take notes of
meetings, Complete project documents, Organize and keep records of project
development processes
- Assist PDO
with researching potential partners, funding cycles of different donors,
as well as priority areas for the donors and providing an in depth
analysis on the same.
- Support
the PMO in the communication, collation and preparation of data, reports
and information on KEMC Projects and Programmes as and when required.
- Must be
enrolled in a University Degree Programme in Human Resources, Business
Administration, International Relations, Communications or a related field
is required. Applicants who have graduated from such studies within the
recent three years will also be considered eligible for the position.
- Any prior
work experience is not required. A portfolio of relevant work would be an
asset.
- Fluency in
English is required
Integrity
and inclusion. Treats all individuals with respect;
responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same.
Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of
trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Partnering. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and
always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external
relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Result
orientation. Efficiently establishes an appropriate
course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to
total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees
opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that
responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Agility. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively
adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on
experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under
pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Solution
focussed. Evaluates data and courses of action to
reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with
calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Effective
Communication. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear,
concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the
feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares
knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion
and finding common ground.
** Contract type, level and duration – Internship
Contract type: Internship Contract level: Intern Contract duration: 6
months ren…
- Please
note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
- Applications
received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Only those
candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
- Qualified
female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- UNOPS
seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon
request.
- Work life
harmonization – UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of
balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy
on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options.
This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
- UNOPS
seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon
request.
- For staff
positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower
level than the advertised level of the post
- The
incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative
instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System
and that of UNOPS.
It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential
recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in
UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
** Background Information – UNOPS
UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the
successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and
development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build
better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.
UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project
management, financial management and human resources.
Working
with us
UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and
challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative,
results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.
Diversity
With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited
on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce
represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced,
diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our
partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through
initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female
candidates.
Work
life harmonization
UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing
professional and personal demands.
Background
Information – Kenya Multi Country Office (KEMC)
Located in Nairobi, Kenya, the Kenya Multi Country Office manages a growing
portfolio of engagements, including associated strategic and operational risks.
The KEMC sub-region currently consists of an established Operation Centre in
Nairobi/Kenya which manages a portfolio of engagements in multiple countries in
East and Southern Africa. This includes transactional projects in partnership with
the Nairobi based UN Agencies, UN-Habitat and UNEP, and multiple ‘operational’
projects in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Eritrea and Mozambique – with
Zambia about to commence.
How to
Apply
https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=22120