Intern: Talent Attraction and Outreach
Organizational Context
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is the leading UN entity for human rights, committed to promoting and protecting human rights globally. The Programme Support and Management Service (PSMS) provides administrative support, while the Human Resources Management Section (HRMS) acts as a strategic partner. The Recruitment Unit within HRMS is developing a talent attraction strategy and this intern role supports these initiatives.
Job Purpose
This internship aims to support the OHCHR's Recruitment Unit in developing and implementing a strategy for talent attraction, sourcing, and outreach. The intern will contribute to identifying and engaging qualified candidates from diverse pools to meet organizational staffing needs. This role is crucial for enhancing the office's ability to attract a broad range of talent, thereby supporting the broader human rights mandate. The intern will gain practical experience in recruitment processes, employer branding, and talent pipeline management within a leading international human rights organization, reporting to the Associate Human Resources Officer.
Responsibilities
The intern will actively support talent sourcing and outreach activities across various platforms and databases. Key duties include assisting in attracting diverse candidate pools through targeted outreach and engagement initiatives. The role also involves helping to maintain candidate pipelines or rosters and contributing to the development of employer branding and talent attraction strategies. Furthermore, the intern will provide support to colleagues on other recruitment-related tasks and perform other related duties as assigned, ensuring the smooth operation of recruitment processes within the Human Resources Management Section.
Work Experience
Professional work experience is not required for this internship. However, applicants should possess good knowledge of standard software applications, particularly MS Office Suite. Experience with creative tools like Canva or Adobe Photoshop, and the ability to design social media posts, are desirable.
Skills
Proficiency in MS Office Suite. Desirable skills include proficiency in creative tools (Canva, Adobe Photoshop) and social media post design. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in multicultural teams and engage with diverse stakeholders. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.