Internship - HR Induction Programme

**Position title:** Internship - HR Induction Programme  **Unit:** Operations Unit, HR Department    **Directly reports to:** Senior Manager - People, Culture and Organisational Operations  **Location:** Dubai, Hybrid Model    **Direct reports:** None  **Type of contract:** Paid - Internship    **Joining Date:** May 2024  **Duration:** 8 weeks (extendable)          ## Background

Emirates Nature is a UAE environmental non-governmental charity, established in 2001 under the Honorary Founder and President H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan as a legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed’s vision for the United Arab Emirates. HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the Ruler’s representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of Environmental Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) Board of Directors. 

We operate with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah and are governed by a local board of directors.

Emirates Nature works in association with WWF, one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organizations. Emirates Nature-WWF has been active in the UAE for two decades and is renowned for its commitment to biodiversity conservation, habitat protection, sustainable development, and community engagement. Some of our flagship projects include marine conservation initiatives to protect coral reefs and marine species, wildlife conservation programs focusing on endangered species such as Arabian oryx and sea turtles, habitat restoration projects in critical ecosystems, and sustainable development initiatives aimed at mitigating climate change impacts and promoting eco-friendly practices across various sectors.

It is our organizational objective to ensure a high performing workforce within our offices with highly efficient, skilled members all of whom will be unilaterally focused on supporting and delivering conservation activities to our stakeholders within the UAE.

      ## Job Summary

As an HR Intern at Emirates Nature – WWF, you will play a crucial role in supporting the  Senior Manager - People, Culture and Organisational Operations with the development of our existing induction and onboarding programme. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in researching international onboarding procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies, and best practices. You will collaborate with the HR team to create a comprehensive induction programme tailored to the needs of our UAE office.

      ## Major duties and Key Responsibilities

**Research and Analysis:**

• Conduct thorough research on WWF’s intranet to gather information on international onboarding and induction procedures, SOPs, and policies.
• Identify best practice examples within WWF’s network regarding induction and onboarding processes.
• Explore external sources to gather insights into industry best practices for onboarding and induction.

Programme Development:

• Collaborate with the HR Manager to analyze research findings and identify key elements to incorporate into the induction and onboarding programme.
• Assist in designing a structured and engaging induction programme that aligns with the company's culture, values, and goals.
• Develop clear and concise documentation, including checklists, guidelines, and training materials, to support the onboarding process.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Liaise with various departments and stakeholders to gather input and ensure alignment with their respective roles and responsibilities in the onboarding process.
• Communicate effectively with team members to gather feedback and incorporate suggestions for continuous improvement.

Implementation and Evaluation:

• Support the HR Manager in rolling out the induction and onboarding programme to new hires at Emirates Nature-WWF.
• In order to monitor the effectiveness of the programme create a feedback survey for new joiners.

And any other administrational tasks that might be required, linked to the ongoing and daily HR Operations

      ## Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong research skills with the ability to gather and analyze information from various sources.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented approach with the ability to organize and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) and online research tools is a plus.
• Enthusiasm for learning and a proactive attitude towards professional development.. ## 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 environmental 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.

Leading Teams: Develops direction and shared purpose, builds a team through coaching to ensure the accomplishment of goals and high level team performance.

Leading Change: Encourages and seeks out innovative solutions and brings people on a journey constructively and empathetically.

Managing Resources: Makes the right judgments based on financial and resource availability.

Establishing Strategic Direction: Generates options to achieve long-range goals, selects the best strategies for success and delivers on strategic goals.

Building Organizational Capability: Diagnoses individual and team capability and development needs and champions talent management.

      ## Skills Required

* Strong team management capabilities.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks..

• Strong communication skills .

• Good knowledge of MS Office .

• Able to take initiative and prioritize among competing demands

      ## Working Relationships
  

  Internal - Works with all Units

      ## 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..

      ## 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 - HR Induction Programme’ to the attention of Ms Magdalena Tayoun on [careers@enwwf.ae](#) before 17th May 2024.

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