Job Vacancy For Human Resource Intern at Mercy Corps Nigeria

Company Description:

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: Human Resource Intern

Reference Number: MDG/HUMOPS/2019/00049
Location: Borno
Dates of Internship: 1st July 2019
Length of Internship: 6 months
Interns Supervisor & Contact Information: Senior HR Officer

Mercy Corps Responsibilities
Intern responsibilities:

• Prepare Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents as and when needed
• Complete and mail out regret letters to unsuccessful candidates
• Work with talent officer Coordinate candidate interviews, physicals, and testing
• Carry out any other duties as required
• Ensure all job files are populated by end of assignment
• Ensure all staff files are populated by end of assignment
• Active calendar management
• Provide event management support during clinics, retreats, training sessions & events

Project Description:

• The HR Intern will be responsible for working with his/her direct line manager and other members of staff in order to complete all outstanding employee and job filing, manage the departmental calendar, provide backend HR documentation & data collation support & 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:

• Work goals
• Complete all outstanding filing
• Proofread HR documents as required.
• Actively manage the team calendar
• Provide onsite and offsite event management
• 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

Job Requirements
Ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• 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
• A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Science
• Excellent Communication skills

Working Conditions

• 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.
• The intern will be expected to work 40 hours a week
• The intern will be paid a monthly allowance of N60,000 and health insurance.

Applications Closing Date
26th June, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit no more than 4 pages CV and Cover Letter in one document, addressing the position requirements to: ng-recruitment.nigeria@mercycorps.org

Note

• All applications must include the position title and Reference Number in the subject line.
• CV and cover letter and should not be more than 4 pages.
• Please note that 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.