Categories: Vacancies, October 2026

Human Resources Intern

Duty station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Contract type: Intern

Closing Date: 14-Nov-2024

Job Description

Background Information – Job-specific

UNOPS ETMCO is recruiting for this position: Human Resources Intern based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply.

The internship is a learning opportunity that targets fresh and prospective graduates graduates. The Human Resources Intern will assist the Human Resources Unit and support the ETMCO team. The intern will be exposed to practical learning and working experiences that foster the development of his /her path.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the close supervision of the HR Officer, the Human Resources Intern will be expected to support HR tasks and selectively drive particular work items on their own as part of their on-the-job learning program. His/her responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

1. Provides support to recruitment, focusing on achievement of the following results:

Support to outreach efforts.
Assistance in longlisting and shortlisting.
Assistance with the administration of written assessments.
Administrative and logistical support to general recruitment processes.
Participation in interview panels and minutes taking.

2. Ensures efficient HR support to the HR Team, focusing on:

Research and contribution to the competency-based interview questions library.
Coordination and monitoring of payments for retainers.
Supporting the HR Officer on a daily basis facilitating HR policy advise.
Contribution to other research projects.

3. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing and contribution to product/process efficiency, focusing on achievement of the following results:

Contributions to knowledge management projects.
Provide suggestions for policy improvements.
Support process efficiency initiatives.
Provide input to the development and maintenance of corporate systems and tools.

Training opportunities for the HR intern

The intern will be trained in Competency Based Interview Methodology.
The intern will be trained in the use of UNOPS ERP system.
The intern will gain an understanding of the different contract modalities within UNOPS.
The intern will also be exposed to different hiring processes and to all the different policies and regulations related to the HR function in UNOPS.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

To qualify, the candidate should be currently enrolled in a university degree or have graduated from a university degree within the last 3 years at the time of the application. Preferably the candidate is studying or have studied one of the following subjects: Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related areas. Please attach your educational documents to your application.

Experience: