Internship

Job Posting Organization:
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons. Established in 1957, the IAEA operates in over 170 countries and has a workforce of approximately 2,300 employees. The organization plays a crucial role in global nuclear safety and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and its mission is to accelerate and enlarge the contribution of atomic energy to peace, health, and prosperity throughout the world.

Job Overview:
The IAEA offers a limited number of internships each year aimed at providing students and recent graduates with practical work experience in alignment with their academic studies or interests. Interns will gain exposure to the workings of the IAEA and the broader United Nations system. The internship program is designed to benefit the IAEA's various programs by leveraging the skills and knowledge of qualified students specializing in diverse professional fields. Internships typically last between three months and one year, with the expectation that interns will contribute meaningfully to the organization's objectives while developing their professional skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Interns will be involved in a variety of tasks that support the Department of Management and the Division of Human Resources. Responsibilities include conducting background research on HR matters, supporting the development of promotional and outreach materials, coordinating activities and events to enhance awareness of HR areas, responding to HR-related inquiries, and contributing to the design and facilitation of training programs. Interns will also prepare and edit drafts of HR reports, guidelines, and presentations, analyze HR data and Key Performance Indicators, and assist with other HR activities as assigned. Interns may rotate between different HR areas based on the programmatic needs of the organization.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in progress or recently completed in fields such as Business Administration, Human Resources, Social Sciences, International Relations, or a related discipline. They should have experience in drafting documents and reports in English, and experience in an international work environment or in Human Resources-related work is highly desirable. Proficiency in Windows and MS Office applications, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Teams, is also required.

Educational Background:
Applicants must be at least 20 years old and have completed a minimum of three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards their first degree. Candidates may apply up to one year after completing their bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree. It is important to note that candidates must not have previously participated in the IAEA's internship program.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have experience in drafting documents and reports in English. While prior experience in an international work environment or Human Resources-related work is highly desirable, it is not mandatory. The focus is on candidates who are currently pursuing or have recently completed their degree, thus emphasizing the internship's educational nature.

Languages:
Good written and spoken English is essential for this position. Additionally, fluency in any other IAEA official language, such as Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, or Russian, is considered an asset and may enhance a candidate's application.

Additional Notes:
The internship duration is set for 12 months, and the program is designed to accommodate multiple interns. Candidates must attach two signed letters of recommendation to their application. The internship is a full-time position, and the IAEA is committed to providing a multicultural and diverse work environment.