Intern - Administration

Organizational Context

The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is a United Nations regional commission promoting cooperation among 53 member States and 9 associate members. ESCAP supports sustainable development through knowledge generation, technical assistance, and capacity-building. The Division of Administration (DA) provides essential administrative support to ESCAP's mandate. This internship is within the People Operations and Talent Acquisition Unit of the Human Resources Management Section (HRMS) in the DA.

Job Purpose

This internship aims to provide a learning opportunity within the UN Secretariat's ESCAP Division of Administration, specifically in the People Operations and Talent Acquisition Unit. The intern will gain practical experience in human resources administration, recruitment support, and communication. The role contributes to the efficient functioning of the HRMS by assisting with various administrative tasks, social media outreach, and data compilation. This position supports the unit's efforts to manage the internship program and recruitment processes, aligning with ESCAP's broader mission of fostering sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region. The intern will work under supervision to gain valuable insights into UN administrative operations and HR practices.

Responsibilities

The intern will provide administrative support to the People Operations and Talent Acquisition Unit. Key duties include assisting with social media outreach on platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter, conducting recruiting outreach activities, and supporting the administration of the internship program. The role involves implementing and maintaining social networking campaigns, creating communication materials for recruitment, and coordinating with various stakeholders. Additionally, the intern will compile recruitment-related statistics, perform data entry using Excel databases, and contribute input on the design of HR dashboards and statistical data compilation. The position also entails providing general administrative support to ongoing projects within the division.

Work Experience

No prior working experience is required for this internship. The focus is on academic background and the potential to benefit from the learning experience within the UN Secretariat.

Skills

Social media outreach (LinkedIn, Twitter), recruiting outreach, administrative support, social networking campaign management, communication material development, stakeholder coordination, statistics compilation, data entry (Excel), HR dashboard input, project support.

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