HR Intern

Job Posting Organization:
The UNOPS Africa Regional Office, established to oversee the delivery of over 250 projects across 40 countries, focuses on fragile and conflict-affected settings. With a workforce of more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-country offices, the organization aims to advance national priorities through strategic initiatives in various sectors including Climate Action, Health, Infrastructure, Peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security, and more. The office promotes excellence in project delivery and fosters knowledge sharing to contribute to sustainable infrastructure and better quality of life for communities across Africa.

Job Overview:
The HR Intern position offers a unique opportunity for fresh graduates to gain hands-on experience in Human Resources within an international organization. The intern will be involved in various HR functions, contributing to the efficient operation of the HR unit and supporting the South Sudan Office. This role is designed to provide valuable learning and development opportunities, allowing the intern to build a career in HR. The intern will work full-time, following the same working hours as UNOPS employees, and will be closely supervised by the HR Officer, gaining exposure to all HR functions and supporting the HR team in providing essential HR services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruitment Support: Assist in outreach efforts for recruitment campaigns, longlisting and shortlisting candidates based on predefined criteria, administering written assessments, providing logistical support to recruitment processes, and participating in interview panels.
• HR Support to the Portfolio Team: Administer contracts within UNOPS' ERP system, ensuring accuracy and compliance, contribute to the competency-based interview questions library, coordinate payments for retainers, and support the HR Officer with daily HR policy advice.
• Knowledge Building and Sharing: Contribute to knowledge management projects, suggest policy improvements, support process efficiency initiatives, and provide input to the development of corporate systems.
• Training and Development: Participate in training on Competency Based Interview Methodology, learn to use UNOPS ERP system for HR tasks, and gain an understanding of different contract modalities and HR policies.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates are required to be currently enrolled in a university degree program or have graduated within the last three years. Preferred fields of study include Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related areas. Experience with Google Suite applications is desired but not mandatory. Applicants are not required to have prior professional work experience, making this position ideal for fresh graduates.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes being currently enrolled in or having recently graduated from a university degree program, preferably in Human Resources Management or Business Administration. This ensures that candidates have a foundational understanding of HR principles and practices, which is essential for the internship role.

Experience:
The position does not require prior professional work experience, making it accessible for fresh graduates. However, any experience with Google Suite applications would be considered an asset, as it would facilitate the intern's ability to perform tasks efficiently within the HR unit.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required for this position, while basic proficiency in Arabic is desirable. This language requirement ensures effective communication within the diverse environment of UNOPS and with various stakeholders in South Sudan.

Additional Notes:
This internship is classified as entry-level and is a full-time position with a contract duration of six months. UNOPS emphasizes diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from candidates of various backgrounds, including women and underrepresented groups. The organization does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not request any payments during the recruitment process. Applications must be submitted before the deadline of 30-Sep-2026, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessments.