Human Resources Intern, HR Planning & Development Service

Organ :

The General Secretariat directs all the administrative and financial aspects of the Union’s activities, including the implementation of the provisions of the administrative regulations on operational questions, the dissemination of information on telecommunication matters for operational and other purposes, the provision of legal advice to the Bureaux of the Union and the departments of the General Secretariat, logistic support to the Union’s activities including conferences, the coordination of the work of the Union with other international organizations, the dissemination of information to the Member States and Sector Members, press, corporate and individual users of telecommunications and the general public. The General Secretariat is also responsible for the organization of world telecommunication exhibitions and forums.

Organization Unit :

Within the General Secretariat, the Human Resources Management Department (HRMD) advises the Secretary General on human resources management. It manages ITU’s resources ensuring consistency with ITU strategies, policies, regulations and rules as well as UN Common System policies. It efficiently manages the human capital of the Union; creates a stimulating and supportive work environment and encourages organizational creativity and performance measurement based on results.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities of the Internship :

• Human Resources Intern – Human Resources Planning & Development Service ;
• Under the daily supervision of the Reporting and Data analyst and the overall guidance of the Head, HR ;
• Planning and Development, the intern will learn how the Organization implements and enhances ITU staff ;
• Performance Management and Development cycle. S/he will contribute to the development of Performance ;
• Management and Development related training programmes. S/he will also have the opportunity, to contribute to the implementation of the ITU Technical Competencies Catalogue Project as well as to the design communication materials and reports.

Main responsibilities and tasks :

• Contribute to the preparation of statistics reports on global completion rate of performance appraisal activities in each phase of the annual performance review cycle ;
• Contribute to the preparation of reports on global performance trends as related to performance reviews ;
• Update learning materials related to Performance Management and Development (guidelines, training materials etc…) ;
• Develop draft communication materials such as presentations, internal news releases ;
• Contribute to the implementation of ITU technical competencies catalogue ;
• Contribute to the updating and enhancement of the Human Resources Reporting and Statistics.

Competencies :

• Core Competencies: Applying Expertise; Effective Communication; Learning and Knowledge Sharing; Organisational Commitment; Results Focused, and; Teamwork and Collaboration ;
• Essential Functional Competencies: Planning and Organizing; Analysis, Judgement and Decision Making and; Client and Service Orientation ;
• Essential Technical Competencies: Analytical skills and ability to synthesize concepts and material into clear and concise thought; excellent understanding of and  knowledge of software such as but not limited to Microsoft Office

Qualifications required :

Education :

University degree in business administration or human resources management or related discipline

Additional Information :

Experience in using Presentations and Data visualization tools and would be an asset.

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