The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children, was established in the United Kingdom in 1919 to improve the lives of children through better education, health care, and economic opportunities, as well as providing emergency aid in natural disasters, war, and other conflicts. After passing a century, which it celebrated in 2019, it is now a global movement made up of 29 national member organizations which work in 120 countries.

Role Purpose:

The HR intern will be supporting the different sections of HR department on the day to day tasks for the smooth accomplishment of the function.  Along with, this is an opportunity for individuals interested in human resources to gain practical experience and develop essential skills in the field.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist with training and development activities, including scheduling training sessions and maintaining training records.
• Assist with documentation by compiling personal files both in hard and soft copy.
• Assist with the recruitment process by facilitating written and interview exams.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to Human Resources Department.
• Facilitate different events in HR department.
• Facilitate the issuance of ID Cards
• Assist the day-to-day activities of HR functions.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Administration, or relevant social Science fields
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications software’s (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Strong interest in developing a career in HR.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism and integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willing to involve in versatile activities
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Demonstrates strong learning agility
• Commitment to Save the Children values