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Intern, Human Resources, Yaoundé, Cameroon

Job title:                  Intern

Location:                          Yaoundé

Full/Part-time:                Full-time

Remote/In person:         In person

Duration:                          3 months   

 The Position:

Under the overall supervision of the Resident Representative and the direct supervision of the International Operations Manager, the intern will support the Operations team in the areas of Human Resources.

A work-plan with achievements for the duration of the Internship and learning opportunities will be agreed upon. Periodic progress meetings will lead to a beneficial environment for the Intern enhancing her/his skills and capacity in areas related to UNFPA’s mandate.

 
About UNFPA and How You Can Make a Difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations, and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on womens’ and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results. We need interns who are exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

 You would be responsible for:

The intern will contribute to:

    The recruitment processes of the country office
    The induction of new personnel
    Monitoring of contracts
    The processing of payment to consultants
    Contributing to career performance and management

Carry out other task necessary for the internship.

 

Qualifying for an Internship

All interns must meet the following educational and other eligibility requirements:

 

Educational requirements

a. Be enrolled in a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent in human resources, business administration, management or related field) and have completed one full academic year;

b. Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as master’s programme or higher in in human resources, business administration, management or related field);

c. Have recently graduated with a university degree as defined above and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation; or

d. Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional trainee programme and undertake the internship as part of this programme.

 

Other eligibility requirements

e. Demonstrate interest in the field of development;

f. Demonstrate written and spoken proficiency in the working languages of the United Nations (English and French).

g. Demonstrate ability to adapt to new environments and to establish and maintain good working relations with individuals of different cultural backgrounds.

You Have:

Your Experiences:

    Strong analytical and writing skills.
    Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members from different national and cultural backgrounds.

 
Learning Elements:

Upon completion of the assignment, and depending on its duration, the Intern will gain the following knowledge assets:

    Increased understanding of the UNFPA and the Programme Division within UNFPA
    Understand the UNFPA mandate and policies, including regional set-up
    Understand and familiarize with UNFPA Governance and Executive Board     
    Understand UNFPA programme design and delivery mechanisms
    Understand the dynamics of operational and programme support and communications to the field, and at the level of HQ
    Learn UN technical language, working procedures, and coordination mechanisms
    Write and formulate substantive documents
    Network with UN colleagues
    Work experience as a team member in a multicultural setting

 Financial Aspects:

Interns do not receive a salary or any other form of remuneration from UNFPA. The costs associated with an intern’s participation in the programme must be assumed either by the nominating institution, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students, or by the students themselves, who will have to meet living expenses as well as make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and other requirements. However, they receive a stipend to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, if not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation, or scholarship programme. The stipend is based on the intern’s agreed place of work, which may be different from the duty station of the hiring office in cases of remote arrangements.

In addition, applicants must have medical insurance for the duration of the internship. Proof of insurance will need to be submitted before the internship begins. UNFPA does not provide medical insurance for interns.

 UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from minority communities, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA’s workforce.

 

Disclaimer:

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

 

Your application

Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates may be contacted.

JOB IDENTIFICATION: 17347

LOCATIONS: Yaounde, Cameroon

POSTING DATE: 04/03/2024, 06:44 PM

APPLY BEFORE: 04/17/2024, 11:59 PM

JOB SCHEDULE: Full-time

VACANCY TYPE: Internship Programme

CONTRACT DURATION: 3 months

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Masters degree

REQUIRED LANGUAGES: English

DESIRED LANGUAGES: French

VACANCY TIMELINE: 2 Weeks

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at : https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2003/requisitions/preview/17347/?keyword=Cameroon