Human Resource Intern 211 views5 applications

Vacancy Notice-Kenyan Nationals Only

Job title: Human Resource Intern

Country: Kenya

Duration: 6 Months

Reporting to: Human Resource Specialist

Liaising with: Logistics and Administration Manager

Scope

HIAS is an international nonprofit organization with a vision for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety and freedom. HIAS operation in Kenya was established in 2002 with the mission to serve the most vulnerable refugees through community based protection including resilience, protection, economic inclusion and provision of durable solutions.

HIAS seeks to recruit a Human Resource Intern who will be required to proactively be involved in providing comprehensive HR Support.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

· Assist in human resources management work relating to recruitment, hiring, background checks for new staff

· Assist in the planning for trainings and carry out capacity building sessions planned for the year

· Plan and conduct new employee orientation in coordination with the heads of department to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives

· Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers

· Carry out leave management duties and advising staff on their utilization.

· Carry out any other request as advised from time to time.

Qualifications Required

• Degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Human Resource or any other closely related field.

• Excellent knowledge of basic computer applications (Particularly MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint), and use of the internet.

• Excellent oral and written English.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment

. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet required deadlines.

• Ability to resolve conflicts arising in the work environment.

• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

• Good levels of numeracy.

• Good communication skills as well as Proficiency in local language(s).