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Internship – HR Intern
Internship – HR Intern
POSITION
TITLE:
HR-Intern
TITLE:
HR-Intern
COUNTRY
PROGRAM
Rwanda
PROGRAM
Rwanda
LOCATION:
Kigali
Head office
Kigali
Head office
RESPONSIBLE
TO:
HR & Admin Coordinator
TO:
HR & Admin Coordinator
STATUS: Intern
SUPERVISORY
CAPACITY:
Nil
CAPACITY:
Nil
DATE:
October
2017
October
2017
COUNTRY
PROGRAM MISSION:
PROGRAM MISSION:
The
overall goal of ARC’s program in Rwanda is to improve the well-being and
self-reliance of the displaced refugee population from eastern DRC and Burundi
by ensuring the provision of basic services (adequate health care &
nutrition, shelter, water, sanitation & hygiene, HIV/AIDS prevention &
treatment), improving food security and enabling economic recovery in six
refugee camps located in Rwanda.
overall goal of ARC’s program in Rwanda is to improve the well-being and
self-reliance of the displaced refugee population from eastern DRC and Burundi
by ensuring the provision of basic services (adequate health care &
nutrition, shelter, water, sanitation & hygiene, HIV/AIDS prevention &
treatment), improving food security and enabling economic recovery in six
refugee camps located in Rwanda.
PRIMARY
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
ARC
is looking for a vibrant, result driven, innovative and highly involved Intern
(non-staff, temporary role with no salary or benefits attached) to support its
HR and Administration unit in delivering effective services. This is an
opportunity for a fresh or continuing graduate student to explore a career
interest while enhancing his/her educational experience through practical and
guided hands-on exposure and involvement in Human Resource and Administration
tasks and processes. It will also provide the graduate with exposure and
learning on the working environment of an International NGO and a better
understanding of ARC Rwanda’s mission and activities.
is looking for a vibrant, result driven, innovative and highly involved Intern
(non-staff, temporary role with no salary or benefits attached) to support its
HR and Administration unit in delivering effective services. This is an
opportunity for a fresh or continuing graduate student to explore a career
interest while enhancing his/her educational experience through practical and
guided hands-on exposure and involvement in Human Resource and Administration
tasks and processes. It will also provide the graduate with exposure and
learning on the working environment of an International NGO and a better
understanding of ARC Rwanda’s mission and activities.
The
Intern role will be based in Kigali, and will be directly supervised by the HR
& Admin Coordinator and will also be expected to provide level of support
to the entire HR& Administration team. The intern will be a self-motivated
and client oriented person, with strong sense of personal ethic, integrity, and
a big appetite for knowledge and accountability.
Intern role will be based in Kigali, and will be directly supervised by the HR
& Admin Coordinator and will also be expected to provide level of support
to the entire HR& Administration team. The intern will be a self-motivated
and client oriented person, with strong sense of personal ethic, integrity, and
a big appetite for knowledge and accountability.
PRIMARY
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- To
support HR unit in monitoring the ongoing official communications using
the tracking tool. - Assist
in daily Front Office operations by ensuring accurate and efficient
running of reception area. - Collect
timesheets and leave forms from employees. - To
ensure proper filing structure and record keeping of all HR documents. - To
follow up and distribute official communications as needed. - To
draft official letters as required. - Assist
with recruitment activities and coordination which may include: inviting
candidates, making interview schedules, phone interviews, give feedback to
unsuccessful candidates. - Be
responsible for collecting absence records. - Provide
support in administering HR policies and procedures. - Perform
other duties as assigned by supervisor.
The
HR intern should be able to stand in as Front office and Administration
Assistant:
HR intern should be able to stand in as Front office and Administration
Assistant:
- Serves
as a liaison between executives, managers and visitors as required. - Drafts
correspondence, edits documents, takes and transcribes minutes of
meetings, and performs other administrative duties as requested. - Communicates
with both internal and external customers in person, via telephone and
e-mail. Maintain a tracking system for all communications.
EDUCATION,
TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Education:
- Evidence
of recent graduation or current pursuit of a university degree in Human
Resource Management or in related field, - Fluency
level in English language,
KEY
BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES:
BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES:
- Self-motivated
and client-orientated with a strong sense of personal ethic, integrity and
a big appetite for quality improvement and accountability to improve
stewardship of ARC’s resources - Strong
interpersonal and intercultural skills with ability to build and maintain
strong relationships and trust among stakeholders - High
level of flexibility and tolerance to ambiguity - Ability
to work under pressure and adapt to situations as required due to changes
on the ground - Keen
eye for detail - Capacity
to think ahead and highlight areas of risk and concern - Excellent
communication skills with a strong sense of diplomacy - Ability
to work in a sensitive, multi-cultural context as a respectful team player
and manager
EXPENSES
AND COSTS
AND COSTS
All
costs such related to the internship MUST be borne by the intern unless
provided for by a sponsoring institution, e.g. university, education programme,
etc. However, ARC will provide the intern with a modest daily allowance paid at
the end of the calendar month, as well as transport facilitation within Kigali
to perform any ARC Rwanda procurement related assignments
costs such related to the internship MUST be borne by the intern unless
provided for by a sponsoring institution, e.g. university, education programme,
etc. However, ARC will provide the intern with a modest daily allowance paid at
the end of the calendar month, as well as transport facilitation within Kigali
to perform any ARC Rwanda procurement related assignments
Interested
and qualified candidates should submit applications – to include 1 page
Cover Letter, an updated CV, and three names (plus titles & contacts)- to
the following email address: RWJobs@arcrelief.org
with HR Intern in the Subject line.
and qualified candidates should submit applications – to include 1 page
Cover Letter, an updated CV, and three names (plus titles & contacts)- to
the following email address: RWJobs@arcrelief.org
with HR Intern in the Subject line.
Only
applications received through the above indicated dedicated email address will
be considered. The deadline for submission of applications is October 23rd,
2017 at 17:00hrs. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
applications received through the above indicated dedicated email address will
be considered. The deadline for submission of applications is October 23rd,
2017 at 17:00hrs. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
American
Refugee Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without
regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity,
age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected
veteran status. American Refugee Committee complies with all applicable
laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
Refugee Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without
regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity,
age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected
veteran status. American Refugee Committee complies with all applicable
laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
