Internship

Intern - Compensation

Grade: INOrganization: UNRWAExpires: 8 June 2026Contract: OtherDuty Station: Amman
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Formality Risk: Low
  • Short Posting Period (12d): 12 days between posting and deadline — shorter than the typical 2–4 week window for UN professional positions.

Work Location

Headquarters Amman (Work may be on-site or remote. In case of remote work, working hours shall be aligned with Headquarters working hours)

Expected duration

6 weeks to 11 months, depending on the project, tasks, and availability.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Manager, Compensation Unit, the intern will contribute to: - Data analysis (ie: salary surveys, benchmarking), - Policy reviews and allowances tracking, - Development of reporting tools, process improvement (SOPs, templates), - And overall support to the compensation team.

Qualifications/special skills

- Current student or recent graduate (less than a year) in Business Administration, Economics, Human Resources, Data Analytics, or a related field - At ease with numbers and data, very good level in Excel (data structuring, formulas) - Ability to organize and structure information in a clear and logical manner - Attention to detail, organized, structured, analytical and problem-solving mindset - Interest in compensation, HR analytics, process improvement, digitalization, AI tools.

Languages

Excellent command of English is required; Arabic is an advantage.

Additional Information

- Objective of the Internship: To support the Compensation Team in the implementation of its 2026 workplan through analytical, operational, and process-improvement activities, while gaining practical experience in compensation management in an international environment. - Expected Deliverables: Structured datasets, analytical outputs (tables, dashboards), draft SOPs and templates, and contributions to tool development and process optimization, including AI-related initiatives. - Learning Opportunities: Exposure to compensation frameworks, salary survey methodology, policy development, advanced Excel analytics, and process optimization including AI applications.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
UNRWA

UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST


The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees provides education, health, relief, and social services to registered Palestine refugees pending a just solution. It operates under a General Assembly mandate across its fields of operation. Teachers, health staff, and protection officers anchor its programmes.

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