Human Resource Intern at Godiya Cherished Care For Humanitarian Response Initiative (GCCHRI)

Godiya Cherished Care for Humanitarian Response Initiative (GCCHRI) is a non-profit and a non-governmental organization founded in 2022 by a group of young researchers. Our core mission is to elevate community health standards through a multifaceted approach encompassing research, advocacy, health promotion and education, community development, capacity building, program evaluation, impact assessments, needs analysis, baseline/midline/endline surveys, systems strengthening, and targeted service delivery. Our focus extends particularly to the vulnerable and marginalized populations in Nigeria and beyond.

At Godiya Cherished Care for Humanitarian Response Initiative, we are driven by a deep- seated commitment to addressing the unique challenges faced by underserved communities. With a strategic emphasis on humanitarian principles, we strive to make enduring contributions to the well-being of those in need, fostering resilience, and championing sustainable healthcare solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resource Intern

Location: Borno

Job Summary

• The Human Resource Intern will support the HR team with various tasks, including recruitment, employee relations, training, and administrative duties.
• The intern will gain hands-on experience in HR practices and contribute to the organization's growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment and selection processes
• Support employee onboarding and induction
• Maintain employee records and databases
• Coordinate training and development programs
• Help with employee engagement and relations
• Assist with HR policy implementation
• Support HR administrative tasks
• Support recruitment processes (posting, CV collection, screening, longlisting, organizing written tests and interviews).
• Assist in the onboarding process of new employees, including tracking induction programs with various GCCHRI departments.
• Draft contracts for new staff members.
• Compile personnel files for new hires, ensuring all necessary documents are available and complete as per GCCHRI’s checklist.
• Ensure new employees and their supervisors sign job descriptions, with a copy filed in the employee's folder.
• Prepare the payroll tracking sheet for review.
• Track staff movements (annual leave, special leave, public holidays) and generate a monthly report.
• Maintain and update staff files continuously.
• Ensure staff sign their pay slips at the end of each month.
• Ensure that all HR files are compliant, and that each employee’s file is up to date.
• Review personnel files to identify gaps, initiate corrective actions, and update the verification checklist.
• Update and track timesheets for all staff.
• Ensure hard and electronic filing of staff lifecycle documents (from hiring to departure) is properly managed.
• Maintain proper hard and electronic filing of tax declarations and payment records.
• Provide regular reports to Executive Director.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Executive Director.

Job Requirements
Pursuing or recently completed a degree in:

• Business Administration, public Administration, Law or any social sciences related field.
• Professional experience in HR Management, Administration or Finance. 
• Organizational Development and good knowledge of applicable labour laws.
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Skills and Behaviors (Our Values in Practice):
Transparency, Accountability, Partnerships, Integrity, Team Building:   

• Accuracy and timeliness in all areas of responsibility
• High level of accuracy in work, and ability to analyze complex sets of relationships and situations
• Holds self and others accountable
• Knowledge of Microsoft application, Such as Excel, Word, Power point.
• Strong communication and inter personal skill.

Integrity:

• Honesty, encourages openness and transparency, demonstrates highest levels of integrity.

Desirable Criteria:

• Ability to multi-task, engage in long-term planning, meet deadlines, and handle last-minute demands; exercise patience, and adapt to changing circumstances.

Application Closing Date
10th November, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover letter in one PDF document to: info.gcchri@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.