Human Resources Associate Intern At Asian Disaster Preparedness Center

Purpose and Objectives:

Human Resources and Administration (HRA) department established an internship opportunity to enhance the educational experience for students through practical and guided hands-on exposure and participation in ADPC’s HRA ongoing projects.

Expected Outputs:

· The expected deliverables to be submitted within three (3) to six (6) month periods are:

• Monthly progress report
• Final report summarizing all deliverables

Responsibilities and Tasks:

The incumbent will need to work with the Human Resources and Administration team members to perform the following tasks:

HR Strategic Management

• Develop HR analytic reporting, and systems for internal use
• Analyze HR current strategies and provide practical suggestions
• Assist in HR gender roll-out activities
• Provide support on the development of current procedures

HR Marketing and Communication

• Plan and implement marketing and communication campaign for building engagement
• Plan and manage HRA newsletter
• Develop HRA communication strategy, such as, infographic and FAQ one-pager
• Oversee Performance Evaluation and HRA internal website and suggest improvements
• Develop internal HRA webpage add-ons
• Co-administer of Internal communication channel and webpage
• Co-facilitate monthly staff meeting

Other HR and Administrative Support

• Conduct research on HR-related best practices, trends and market standards in HR practices
• Assist HR program implementation on administration work
• Additional Human Resources projects may be assigned based on the intern’s areas of interest and expertise
• Other relevant tasks that will be assigned by HRA team

Working Principles: Primary report to Human Resources Analyst and Human Resources and Administrative Officer and work closely with the staff within Human Resources and Administration Department.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills in English, Advanced English writing skills; knowing Thai would be an advantage.
• Studies in Business Administration or equivalent field of study would be an advantage;
• Good command in using Microsoft office and cloud-based application;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain information, systems, and details-orientation of tasks with accuracy;
• Demonstrated ability to work well on culturally diverse, good interpersonal skill and strong teamwork-oriented;
• Good capacity to learn and apply procedures
• Strong research and analytical skills;
• Be computer literate in standard software applications and technological awareness: keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

ADPC HRA Department is committed to providing equal employment opportunity. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, marital status, gender identity, race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

HRA Departmental Competency:

Functional Competencies:

• Creativity and Innovation: Demonstrates and encourages the development of new ideas/ approaches in own work area. Proposes changes that will improve organizational and staff performance to a common goal.
• Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility, both intellectually and behaviorally, to adapt to and work effectively in a variety of situations, often under demanding conditions, and to cope with the unforeseen or unexpected. Looks for opportunities presented by change and is not “paralyzed” by new and unusual scenarios. Creates opportunities to improve the way in which they work.
• Planning and Organization: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments. Adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.
• Analytical Problem-Solving Skill: Displays analytical thinking by identifying, defining and analyzing information, situations and problems. Arrives at viable solutions through a variety of approaches. Demonstrates critical thoughts, methodical review of implications, intuition and rational conclusions. Duty Station: ADPC’s Headquarters, Bangkok, Thailand

Duration: Contract period: 3 months’ trial period with the possibility of extension up to 6 months

Expected Start Date: As soon as possible

Condition of payment: Interns are not financially remunerated by the ADPC and are responsible for all costs related to joining the internship duty; however, may be eligible for partial or full sponsorship based on the criteria set in Guideline for APDC Internship Programme.