About Us
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organisation established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes, presence in more than 60 nations, and experience helping to establish over 150 protected areas across the globe, WCS has amassed the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities.
Working with local communities and organisations, that knowledge is applied to address species, habitat and ecosystem management issues critical to improving the livelihoods that depend on the direct utilisation of natural resources.
WCS has been working in Nigeria since 2001, leading efforts to protect the critical habitat for the Cross River gorilla and other species as well as supporting local livelihoods and improving levels of conservation awareness. In Cross River, WCS has been providing support to improve the protection and management of Cross River National Park and Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary since 2011 and is leading efforts to help create a community wildlife project in the Mbe Mountains.
Since 2018, a key focus of WCS’s efforts to improve local livelihoods has been improving the sustainability of cocoa production. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, adhering to core values of respect, accountability and transparency, innovation, diversity and inclusion, collaboration, and integrity
Purpose and Responsibilities:
The Internship program is the internship is to provide graduates with practical hands-on training, learning, and working experience opportunities, while allowing interns to apply their skills and knowledge in a real-world working environment.
Position Description
The Intern program aims to help the successful intern applicant explore career opportunities, develop new skills and competencies, and build professional working relationships that enhance their employability.
The Human Resources Intern will support the Human Resources Department with general day-to-day tasks and specific documentation responsibilities. The incumbent will focus on organising documents, reviewing documents, scanning and uploading documents, labelling of files, archiving and retrieval of HR documents, as well as support in handling basic human resources tasks to ensure overall efficiency of Human resources.
Main Responsibilities
- Staff files management and support with the updating of the files
- Timesheet management and review in collaboration with the finance team to ensure 100% compliance rate.
- Support recruitment process (advert, scheduling candidate assessment and conducting reference check
- Manage leave administration
- Support with contract drafting while ensuring accurate contracting details
- Support with staff onboarding
- Assist in filing HR documents, both hard and soft copies.
- Maintain an orderly, retrievable, and accessible filing system.
Scanning, Uploading, & Document Review
- Scan and upload HR documents with appropriate naming convention and document numbering.
- Assist in organising softcopy to aid in easy and timely retrieval.
- Assist in following up with relevant staff to ensure complete staff documentation.
- Verify that all timesheets are properly completed
Other Responsibilities
- Assist staff with HR related issues
- Support with staff communication and organising staff meetings, training courses, and other events
- Assist during auditing process and audit preparation.
- Perform other HR responsibilities as may be assigned by the HR Manager
Essential criteria for candidates:
- A recent graduate of Human Resources or Personnel Management, Social sciences, Business Administration or management, or related field.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to learn.
- Capable of handling key and sensitive documents with complete confidentiality.
- Attention to detail and organisational skills.
Why Join Us?
- Dynamic Team: Join a dynamic team and work in a collaborative and conducive environment where your idea and everyone’s input are valued.
- Growth Opportunities: We believe in providing an enabling environment to develop your career. We are committed to developing your skills and competencies and offer opportunities for career advancement.
- Supportive Environment: Work with a team that values respect, teamwork, and excellence.
- Learning Opportunities:
- Gain practical experience in HR processes and core functions.
- Good understanding and working experience in an international NGO.
- Build human resources management competencies and skills and gain valuable working experience for future opportunities.es.
WSC Values:
All WCS team members are expected to demonstrate strong professional and ethnics values. These include.
- Exemplifying integrity
- Accountability and Transparency
- Collaboration
- Embracing cultural diversity and respect
- Innovation
Core Competencies:
- Achieving results
- Being accountable
- Working in teams/ managing ourselves and our relationships
- Communicating for impact
- Knowledge of Key HR function and responsibilities.
Functional Skill Set:
- Detail oriented
- Customer service skills
- Managing documents, correspondence, and reports
- Administrative skills
- Planning, organising, and multitasking
How to apply
Interested applicants and qualified persons with the matched skill set and qualification should apply by sending their application (Cover letter and CV as one document) with the Subject “HR Intern” in capital letters to [email protected]
Adverts open from 25th July 2025 to 3rd August 2025.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
WCS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. Females are strongly advised to apply. WCS would never ask or request you to pay for applying for a position.
