HR Policy Intern

The HR Policy Intern will conduct research for HR policies and projects, assist in preparing analytical documents and policy briefs, support monitoring of policy implementation, and provide administrative support under the supervision of the Senior HR Policy Advisor. The internship may be carried out on-site at ITU’s Headquarters in Geneva or remotely.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research for HR policies and projects, drawing on best practices from a range of sources, including the United Nations common system, as well as in national public and private sectors, as applicable.
• Assist in the preparation of analytical documents, policy briefs, benchmarks, and internal guidance materials related to HR policy development and implementation.
• Support the monitoring of policy implementation and the identification of risks, proposing mitigation measures where appropriate.
• Interact with colleagues in HRMD and other areas of the organization to obtain relevant information and data.
• Provide support with the consultation process, including the review of comments for legal coherence and policy alignment, finalization and implementation of the policies and projects.
• Assist with other tasks as needed, including administrative support.

Requirements

• Completed secondary education. Enrolment in a university degree programme, preferably in Law, human resources, international administration, international relations, or a related field.
• No work experience required.
• Advanced level of English.
• Very good knowledge of French would be an asset.
• Proficiency with AI-related tools and applications would be considered as an asset.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and other relevant IT programs/applications.
• Be under 30 years of age (Exceptions may be considered for candidates pursuing a Ph.D.).
• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate programme, or be a recent graduate (within six months prior to the start of the internship).
• Be a citizen of a Member State of ITU.

Skills

• HR Policy Research
• Policy Analysis
• Analytical Writing
• Monitoring Policy Implementation
• Administrative Support
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• AI Tools Proficiency

Languages

English, French