Career Opportunity: Human Resource Intern – Turkana County
Mary’s Meals (MM) is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education.
We continue to change the lives of over 2 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.
We offer more than just a job; we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development. Mary’s Meals Kenya (MMK) operates a Primary School Feeding and Early
Childhood Development programme in Kenya. Some of our core values are, Confidence in the innate goodness of people, Respecting the dignity of every human being and family life and good stewardship of resources entrusted to us.
In addition to these values, safeguarding of children and Vulnerable adults is at the heart of how we work. We desire that all who are part of Mary’s Meals should embed these values, safeguarding and acceptable behaviors that include Simplicity, Service and Stewardship”.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for a six (6) months contract for the below post:
Human Resource Intern – Turkana County
We are delighted to be recruiting for a talented Human Resource (HR) intern to join our team in Lodwar, Turkana County.
Reporting to the HR & Administration Manager, the intern shall perform various administrative, logistical, and clerical tasks and support our HR department’s daily activities.
Key duties for the role include:
- Posting new positions on websites, social media platforms and job boards
- Updating HR databases by inputting new employee contact information and employment details.
- Support in screening candidates’ resumes and application forms for purposes of longlisting.
- Proofreading HR documents
- Help prepare Word, PowerPoint, and Excel documents
- Assisting in the planning of HR events.
- Support in preparing and sending regret emails to interview candidates.
- Support in coordinating new hire induction
- Responding to staff inquiries regarding HR policies, employee benefits, and other HR-related matters.
- Track progress, priorities, and deadlines of various projects
- Any other duties as may be assigned by line manager
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential
- BSc in Human Resources Management or similar field
- Proven experience working in an office environment preferably HR department
- Familiarity with Human Resource Information System (HRIS) software is advantageous
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Effective communication skills
- Excellent administrative and organization skills
- Fluency in spoken and written English
Desirable
- Knowledge of Kenyan labour laws
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
How to Apply
Applications stating expected salary and CV (including contacts for three referees) should be e-mailed to jobs.kenya@marysmeals.org indicating the position title and applicant’s name in the subject line.
All attached files should be saved under the applicant’s name.
Deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, 10th June 2022 at 16:30 hours.
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted via official Mary’s Meals email address.
Mary’s Meals never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.