Human Resource / Procurement Trainee - Young Professional Development Programme at LEAP Africa

LEAP Africa is a non-profit organization focused on raising dynamic, innovative, and principled leaders who will drive positive transformation in Africa. We provide relevant and tailored interventions that support effective youth transitions in the area of education, entrepreneurship & employability, civic participation, and social mobility for young Africans.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Title: Human Resource / Procurement Trainee (Young Professional Development Programme)

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

The Programme

• The Young Professional Development Programme is a project aimed at raising emerging leaders  in the development sector in Africa.
• It is designed to equip fresh graduates with the right knowledge, skills, tools and essential training needed to accelerate their career development, professional potential and opportunities for global exposure. In the end the full potential of the individual is attained.
• This programme is one of  LEAP Africa’s premier innovations, and it is solely targeted at refining the talents in young graduates.
• It is a well structured 12 months post NYSC on-the-job training experience, with hands-on supervisory mentorship that builds the young graduate’s key strengths, equipping them with the capacity to create positive and lasting impact in communities across Africa.
• Hence the skills gap between school learning and practical real world implementation will be bridged by this programme.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Support in maintaining financial files and records, and ensure transactions are properly recorded on ERP (Oracle Netsuite), Closeout all purchase order requests, invoices, expense reports, and cash advance requests to aid monthly bank reconciliations.
• Follow due financial processes and ensure proper documentation and projectized coding of all financial transactions both project and operations.
• Manage the inventory database, periodic verification of physical inventory and assets, checking and filling stores requisition
• Responsible for bank visits, handling financial transactions as directed by the supervisor.
• Updating company organisation talent tracker by inputting new candidates information and interview report.
• Ensures HR Newsletter is published quarterly
• Sort incoming resumes and logs them into appropriate tracking spreadsheets
• Screening potential employees' resumes and application forms to identify suitable candidates to fill company job vacancies.
• Support in organizing interviews with shortlisted candidates
• Send out emails to celebrate staff birthdays and work anniversary
• Perform all other tasks as assigned.

Eligibility
Criteria for selection:

• Minimum of B.Sc Degree from an accredited University.
• Must have completed the NYSC programme with not more than 2 years working experience.
• Not more than 27 years.
• Candidates should be based in Lagos and able to commit to 12 months at LEAP Africa.
• An individual with strong commitment to social change, a history of volunteering is an added advantage.
• Innovation-driven, rather than embracing status quo
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for excellence.
• Engagement in extracurricular activities in school or community is an added advantage.

The required candidate Should possess the Following:

• Proficiency in the G-Suite, MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
• Possess good writing and communication skills.
• Good organizational and planning skills.

Benefits
What's in it for you:

• Competitive Benefits
• A huge learning culture
• Working on impactful projects
• A chance to work with innovative minds!
• Hybrid and flexible working conditions
• Opportunity for a full time employment
• Annual Telephone and Data Allowance
• Annual Life and Personal Accident Insurance.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.