Intern- Human Resources at Plan International

Department: Human Resource

Reports to: Country Human Resource Manager

Duration: 1 Year

Location: Plan International Nigeria, Country Office, Abuja

Purpose:
The internship programme in Plan International Nigeria provides on-the- job training in program management, research and data gathering skills, communication, people skills, and work ethics. It enhances the educational experience through practical and guided hands-on exposure and involvement in Plan Nigeria’s development projects as well as providing exposure to the working environment of a multilateral organization and a better understanding of Plan Nigeria’s goals and activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support human resource management process for Plan International Nigeria
• Support with the implementation and ensure adherence HR policy and practices that are consistent with global policy and compliant with local statutory and legislative requirements that prevents organizational conflicts.
• Support with filling and documentation related to staff (hard and soft copies)
• Take minutes of meetings and assist in the elaboration of papers, power point presentations and analytical contributions, as well as other products and tools that will facilitate human resource management activities in the organization
• Other tasks/duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Human Resource management, Public Administration, Business Administration or any related field.
• Completion of National Youth Service with less than 1 year working experience
• Proven strong academic track record.
• Knowledge and understanding of Nigerian Labour and employment laws
• Demonstrated interest in the field of development and Human Resource management in International aid organization
• Language skills; written and spoken proficiency in English and preferably a command of the local language.
• Internet proficiency as well as proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.

Physical Environment and Demands:
Occasional Travel to field offices to support Human Resource management

Level of Contact with Children:
Low contact- the job responsibilities of this position does not require the post holder to have frequent contact with children. There would be occasional contact with children and it is expected that children shall be protected at all times