Role and Responsibilities:

Under the leadership of the Head of ISU, and with direct supervision of the Senior HR Associate the intern will benefit from close mentoring, guidance, and technical supervision. Performance planning and reviews as well as learning and development discussions will be an elemental part of the internship experience. With the support of a comprehensive induction package and some exciting soft-skills trainings, the intern will rapidly become a productive member of the team.

• Support various Talent Management Initiatives like WFP’s internship programme or national Emirati talent programme with administration of training events, reporting on the programmes and communication with the participants and the other stakeholders involved.
• Support in content development and design of induction package to ensure a comprehensive and welcoming induction for new joiners in the Dubai Office. 
• Administer, coordinate the delivery of internal training activities and workshops to ensure successful roll out. Carry out analysis and deliver reports on the satisfaction of participants and the effectiveness of these initiatives.
• Research and data collection on various HR topics as required.
• Provide technical and administrative support in HR projects as required.

Skills

Role Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Business Administration, Human Resources, Psychology, Data Science, Information and Communication Technology or related university program. WFP interns are required to have completed at least two years of their university programme or, if fresh graduates, they should have attended classes in the past 12 months;
• Strong report writing, data analysis and communication skills.
• PowerPoint design skills are a plus.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment. Willingness to contribute ideas and support colleagues in various tasks.
• Demonstrated interest in humanitarian efforts and a commitment to making a positive impact.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment. Proactive attitude and a willingness to take on new challenges.
• Proficient in English and Arabic.

Training components

Throughout their assignment WFP interns have access to an industry-leading learning platform, WeLearn. Depending on opportunities and availability of funds, he/she may participate in WFP workshops or seminars, as appropriate.

Learning Elements

At the end of the assignment, the Intern should have:

• An overview of how WFP works and how HR overall is handled in the organization.
• Research on various HR topics (talent outreach, best practices in recruitment, knowledge building, etc). 
• Contributed towards the learning and development workstream.