Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action - helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: HR Intern
Locations: Biu-Borno/Gombe
Project Description
- The HR Intern will be responsible for working with his/her direct line manager and other members of the HR department in order to complete all outstanding employee and job filing, manage the departmental calendar, provide backend HR documentation & data collation support as well as internal customer service & external customer support services.
Learning Objectives: At the end of the internship period, the intern should have acquired the following skills and knowledge:
- Learning goals:
- Develop a working knowledge of HR information databases and searchable resources.
- Attends seminars and meetings relative to the HR profession.
- Cultivate interpersonal skills
- Develop negotiating and public speaking skills
- Read all assigned literature
- Work goals:
- Complete all outstanding filing
- Proofread HR documents as required.
- Actively manage the team calendar
- Provide onsite and offsite event management
- Provide support in the development of the contract staff policy and support in all categories of contract/consultancy mapping exercise
Intern Responsibilities
- Active calendar management for the HR team
- Provide event management support during clinics, retreats, training sessions & events
- Prepare Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents as and when needed
- Complete and mail out regret letters to unsuccessful candidates
- Coordinate candidate interviews, physicals, and testing under the direction of the Talent Officer
- Processing of back end HR documentation including but not limited to payment requests, travel requests, etc
- Carry out any other duties as required.
Requirements
- A minimum of Bachelor's Degree in a Social Science
- Excellent Communication skills
- A demonstrated ability to multitask and process information into action in a timely manner
- Ability to use the following Microsoft Productivity tools: Excel and Word
- Fluency in English Language and any other Nigerian languages
Other Information
- Mercy Corps interns and volunteers represent the agency both during and outside of work hours and are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
Working Conditions
- The intern will be expected to work 40 hours a week
- The intern will be paid a monthly allowance of N60,000
- The intern will be entitled to health insurance
Application Closing Date
31st August, 2018.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's Cover Letter's in one document, addressing the position requirements to:
[email protected]
Note
- All applications must include the Position Title in the subject line.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview and we are an equal opportunity organization so women are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.