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Internship: Human Resources – Supply Community
UNICEF Supply Division, Copenhagen
Tentative start date: As soon as possible. The internship is on a full-time basis.
Duration: 6 months
Salary/Payment: The assignment is paid in accordance with the UNICEF policy on the Internship Programme.
For every child, a better world
In UNICEF, over 1,300 colleagues work in the Supply Function across 116 countries and 198 offices.
UNICEF’s supply and logistics headquarters, Supply Division is located in Copenhagen, which is home to the largest humanitarian warehouse in the world. Our people based in Denmark cover a broad area of expertise, including logistics, procurement, warehouse management, product innovation, market insights, finance, pharma, nutrition, vaccines, cold chain and health technologies and engineering.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Supply Community Unit in the Human Resources Centre of UNICEF’s Supply Division. The unit works as a coordination point for a range of processes dedicated to the global clientele of over 1,300 staff members, which we call Supply Community.
This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in data analysis and its application to HR processes in the context of humanitarian emergency response. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, with an interest in Human Resources, and have a passion for supporting impactful humanitarian efforts.
How can you make a difference?
In agreement with the supervisor(s), the intern will:
Expected Deliverables:
The future intern is expected to contribute to the following deliverables:
How can we make a difference for you?
The learning components of this internship are:
To qualify as a champion for every child…
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Education:
Your skills:
Fluent in English (required). Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.
While prior professional experience is not required, preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate the following, through their studies or extracurricular activities:
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS) and the core competencies required for this position are as follows:
Core competencies skills
Additional information:
Age: Interns must be at least 18 years
Family relations: Interns must have no immediate relatives (e.g., father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office.
Visa: Should it be relevant during the internship to travel to the duty station, UNICEF is not responsible for obtaining any visas for internships. However, UNICEF can provide a Note Verbale to respective Consulates, to support the application of Visas. Also, if the intern is already in the country of the duty station and has been granted a different work permit, any extension cannot be dependent on an internship with UNICEF.
Insurance: The selected candidate must provide proof of health/accident insurance plan that covers them in the assignment country and for the entire assignment.
Interns are covered for any service-incurred injury/illness.
Employment: There is no expectancy of employment at the end of the internship.
Vaccination Status: Candidates are subject to confirmation of fully vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to selected candidates who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises.
Onboarding: The intern will be required to provide confirmation of strong academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records or, if not available, a reference letter from an academic supervisor, a copy of health insurance coverage and to fill out the relevant UNICEF forms on conditions before taking up service as an intern.
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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.