HR Internship at Plan International

Dimensions of the Role

This role provides a learning opportunity for the incumbent as they support the overall effective and efficient management of human resources within Plan Kenya.

Areas of Learning/ Duties

• Conduct end-to-end recruitment processes including longlisting, interview invitation, interview facilitation (e.g. invigilation of practical interviews), preparation of interview documents and giving feedback to interview candidates
• Organize orientation programs for new staff
• Coordinate key HR processes and procedures (e.g. performance appraisals, transfers etc.)
• Dispatch documents internally and externally
• Process staff ID and medical cards
• Process medical claims
• Respond to staff queries on the medical scheme
• Process monthly medical payments and update Finance on the staff to be deducted from payroll
• Enrol /exit staff into/from GPA/GLA and medical schemes
• Staff separation/ clearance i.e. organize farewell, process provident forms, exit interviews and clearance forms
• Implement and maintain robust office systems including general maintenance of personnel and correspondence files
• File and update short term contracts and track them
• Keep track of staff on probation and processing confirmation letters.
• Process bank letters
• Leave management
• Generate various HR reports e.g. exit interview analysis on the analysis

Criteria for eligibility

Those eligible to apply to participate in the internship program shall be Kenyan citizens who meet the following criteria:

• Graduates from Kenyan universities
• Must have completed studies in a relevant field of study within the last 24 months.
• Graduates who are below 25 years old and willing to commit their time on the program for the entire year
• Demonstrated good character, creativity, honesty, positive attitude and ability to learn
• Graduates who are currently not in employment

Education Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree or higher national diploma in human resources management
• Good understanding and the application of statutory and labour laws
• Good understanding of best practices in HR

 Knowledge and Skills that the Intern will demonstrate at the End of the Period

• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and balance competing demands
• Highly organized
• Work independently
• Communicate clearly and effectively
• Retain credibility about his/her performance