Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Recruitment Intern to assist our HR team in various aspects of the recruitment process. The intern will gain hands-on experience in talent acquisition, candidate management, and the development of recruitment-related processes. This role is ideal for individuals interested in pursuing a career in human resources and recruitment.

Major Duties and Key Responsibilities


• Assist in screening resumes to identify suitable candidates based on job requirements.
• Schedule interviews and manage candidate communications throughout the recruitment process.
• Conduct reference checks for shortlisted candidates.
• Contribute to the development and documentation of Recruitment Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Organize and maintain a paper trail for employee requisition forms and other recruitment-related documents.
• Maintain and update recruitment databases and trackers.
• Support the team in creating job descriptions, job postings, and other recruitment materials.
• Review existing job descriptions and follow up with teams for updates or revisions.
• Participate in candidate interviews to observe and assist as needed.
• Revamp and enhance the candidate evaluation sheet for improved decision-making.
• Research and prepare interview questions tailored to different positions.
• Review the onboarding process, including communication materials and related documentation, and suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with the HR team to improve and streamline recruitment workflows.
• Provide administrative support for recruitment events, career fairs, and other talent acquisition initiatives.
• Undertake additional tasks as needed within the recruitment domain.
Required Qualifications


• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (preferred but not required).
• Fluent in English is a must, fluency in Arabic is an advantage.
• High level of cultural sensitivity and awareness with ability to work in a multi-cultural setting.
• Proven knowledge and/or experience in the non-for-profit sector, preferably of environmental non-government organizations.
Competencies


• Emirates Nature-WWF Focus: Acts as a member of Emirates Nature-WWF, placing higher priority on Emirates Nature-WWF goals than own goals and anticipating the effects of own area's actions on others to ensure holistic Emirates Nature-WWF outcomes.
• External Orientation: Looks outwards ensuring WWF stays relevant, continues to anticipate and adapt to external iNGO, HR and global trends.
• Delivering Quality Outcomes: Establishes stretch goals, plans, using best judgment and takes responsibility for planning to and delivering on outcomes.
• Building Working Relationships: Builds collaborative relationships through the understanding and development of other's and own ideas.
• Communicating Effectively: Uses appropriate means of communication to convey messages, seeks input from others and ensures understanding.
• Managing Resources: Makes the right judgments based on financial and resource availability.
Skills Required


• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Office.
• Adaptable, flexible, able to take initiative and prioritize among competing demands.
Working relationships


• Internal: Works with all EN-WWF Staff
• External: Works with applicants, agencies, vendors

Value Behavior Description


Innovation
• Impact driven
• Balance between proactivity and reactivity
• Plan but not over-plan
• Implement innovatively with a future driven mindset
• Being courageous
• Embedding MTP with impact at scale


Experiment & Solution Driven
• Embrace decision making process based on adaptive management.
• Ensure all changes in decisions do not move away from original goal and MTP.


Adaptability
• Entrepreneurial
• Keeping to the ambition/vision/goal and MTP.
• Ensure we are meeting the plan to achieve goals whilst adapting tactical plans along the way


Together We're Stronger
• Working together as a matrix organization to implement strongly


Integrity & Trust
• Be confident
• Believe in success
• Retain high level of ethics





Additional Information


Emirates Nature-WWF is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in the workplace and offer a flexible and diverse place of employment.



Emirates Nature-WWF staff participate wholeheartedly in general activities and events that require the full support and participation of all staff members, whether the focus of any particular event or activity has any bearing on the job description and assigned project objectives and activities.



Further, this position requires international travel and participation in global forums and conferences, advocating for Emirates Nature-WWF's mission at the highest levels. Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as the role will involve leading multiple projects across various time zones.

How To Apply


Please send your application consisting of a cover letter explaining why you are the right candidate to work with EN-WWF and your CV with the subject 'Internship - Recruitment' to the attention of Ms. Magdalena Tayoun on careers@enwwf.ae before 15th January 2025 .


Emirates Nature reserves the right to appoint a candidate prior to this date.