Human Resources Management-Nairobi at Heifer International

Essential Competencies:

• Intellectual curious
• accountable
• professional judgement
• effective communicator
• pragmatic,
• inspirational and team player.

Responsibilities and Deliverables:

• The interns will be assigned varying assignments in line with their scope of interest as well the prevailing needs of the hosting department. Detailed terms of reference to be discussed with successful applicants

Qualification and Skills

 For  each of the thematic areas above , we are interest in talking to;

• Recent graduates ( 2019- 2022 ) with an undergraduate degree in the respective specializations as listed above.

Preferred Requirements:

• Higher qualification in the same /related disciplines have an added advantage
• Membership to professional bodies associated with the line of profession

Most Critical Proficiencies:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of the non-profit sector and the context to which non-profit organizations operate.
• Exemplary customer care and administrative skills
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong English language skills – oral and written.
• Knowledge and experience with word processing, spreadsheets, database, newsletter, and electronic mail software (Microsoft Office preferred).
• Excellent keyboarding skills.

 Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands:

• May require constant sitting; working at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively, tactfully and diplomatically with a culturally diverse group of people.
• Ability to produce accurate documents in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail.
• May require occasional bending and lifting of up to 20 pounds (9 kilograms) floor to waist.
• Ability to operate all standard office equipment including copiers, scanners, fax machines and printers.
• Ability to establish priorities, achieve deadlines and make sound judgments.
• Ability to perform as an effective team member and work cooperatively with a diverse staff.
• Ability to work independently and perform multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Constant telephone, face-to-face and electronic communication with colleagues and the general public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to work with minimal supervision.