Paid Internship Opportunity – HR Intern
– This position is open to qualified Lebanese candidates only.
– Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
– Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies, and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. WFP is currently seeking motivated and qualified candidates to enroll in the 2023 Summer Internship Programme.
The position will be based in Beirut, Lebanon. The internship will be for the period of 8 months from 1 June 2023.
General Information:
• Title of Post: HR Intern
• Supervisor Title: HR Officer
• Contract Type: Paid Internship
• Unit: HR
• Country: Lebanon
• Duty Station: Beirut
• Duration of internship: 8 months
• VA closing date: This Vacancy Announcement will close on 10 May 2023 at 11:59 PM Rome Time.
• Expected Start Date: 1 June 2023
Basic Eligibility Criteria:
A. Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate programme (for example, Bachelor’s degree) from a recognised university and have completed at least two years of the programme. Candidates should have attended classes in the past 12 months; OR
B. Be currently enrolled in a graduate programme (for example, a master’s degree) from a recognised university and have attended classes in the past 12 months; OR
C. Be a recent graduate from an undergraduate or graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) from a recognised university and have attended classes in the last 12 months of enrolment in the university; AND
D. Be fluent in English. Fluency in other WFP official and working languages is always an asset and may be an additional requirement at some duty stations; AND
E. Be fit to travel to, and work at, the duty station of the internship; AND
F. Not be sons, daughters, brothers or sisters of WFP employees; AND
G. The Programme will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognised institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education
Accountabilities:
WFP Lebanon CO is offering an excellent opportunity to work, learn and deliver results within a dynamic and engaging organizational environment. Part of the responsibility of the Human Resources team is to promote capability development among employees through the promotion of learning solutions. WFP has invested in learning technology to support our global initiatives and we expect that the selected intern has an interest in and acumen for leveraging technology-enabled learning.
• Under the supervision of the Human Resources Officer (Learning & Development), the incumbent will perform the following tasks:
• Facilitate the administrative arrangements of training and learning solutions, which includes collecting participant nominations, scheduling virtual sessions, communicating of program details, and providing support for the seamless execution of classroom and virtual events.
• Ensure the accuracy and timely updates of data related to the delivery of learning initiatives within the CO. Additionally, ensure that the visualization of data in the form of presentations and dashboards is readily available for reference.
• Advocate learning resources and initiatives to WFP personnel to bolster both their technical and non-technical competencies.
• Proactively seek out innovative knowledge and industry good practices to ensure CO employees have access to the latest learning and development solutions.
• Execute other duties that are in line with the WFP operation.
Desired skills and knowledge:
• Currently enrolled in a university programme, or recently graduated (within the past twelve months) in business management, project management, Human Resource Management or other related thematic.
• Self-starter – the ability to work independently with drive and initiative, seeking appropriate guidance looking to develop key skills and experience in the field of learning and development, project management, and stakeholders’ engagement with a particular focus on learning technology.
• Self-organise and deliver on deadlines
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds
• A strong teamwork orientation and willingness to contribute ideas for the best team outcomes
• Good communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Aptitude in working with technology systems/ Tech-savvy
• Show proactivity in finding the best design approach solutions to complex learning and communication requirements
• Ability to assimilate and incorporate feedback
• Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Office 365 platform
• Desire knowledge of the web-based tool: CANVA
THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, ASSESSMENT, INTERVIEW MEETING, OR PROCESSING). THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME DOES NOT REQUIRE INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
