Location: Directorate of Human Resources, AMREF Headquarters
Duration: Up to 6 months starting January 2013
Time: The work will be full time with an expected amount of 37.5hours per week
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Human Resources Officer the intern will assist the Directorate in various HR related activities. A work plan with achievements for the duration of the Internship and learning opportunities will be agreed upon.
Tasks and responsibilities
1. Providing administrative support to the recruitment process support to HQ functions in a timely, effective and cost effective manner. This includes receiving approved requisition for employment form and Job Description or Terms of Reference, drafting vacancy announcements, supporting logistics in interview panels and technical assessments, etc.2. Maintaining an efficient, effective and accurate filling system for Corporate HR
3. Ensuring timely availability of up to date special passes for international consultants and volunteers assigned to HQ
4. Customer service provision as the first point of contact to corporate HR internal and external clients
5. Providing timely and efficient administrative support to corporate HR office
6. Provide support in setting up work flow processes and systems relating to recruitment and selection of consultancy and temporary staff.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Strong academic background in human resources, business administration, management or other related field• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Ability to think and work logically and work precisely with attention to detail
• Team player with a pleasant personality
• Experience in HR-related duties and working in an international environment preferred
• Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members of different national and cultural backgrounds.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by 18th January 2013.
