People & Culture Intern – Kampala

PEOPLE & CULTURE INTERN

Position Description

Location: Kampala, Mercy Corps field office

Position Status: National Intern

Mercy Corps responsibilities

For the duration of this internship assignment, the intern will receive:

• The P&C intern will be able to understand the standardized filing management systems for personnel files.
• Learn how to create a personnel file and how each document is organized.
• This exercise will also enhance his or her interpersonal and communication skills since s/he will be coordinating the documents from different team members in all offices to ensure that their files are up to date.
• This assignment will also enable me to get exposure to the HCM system with support from the People and Culture Assistant.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

• Strong communication skills: Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Professionalism: Maintaining a professional demeanour and adhering to ethical standards in all interactions.
• Organizational skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and stay organized in a fast-paced setting.
• Teamwork: Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to team goals.
• Customer service orientation: Providing excellent service to internal stakeholders such as employees and managers.

INTERN’S RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Updating and maintaining employee records ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
• Completing and providing support to the P&C team on different assigned activities
• Participating in P&C meetings

 DELIVERABLES:

• Updated employee files with accurate information including but not limited to new hires, terminations, resignations, transfers and changes in employee status.
• Organize files and records that comply with legal requirements and Mercy Corps policies.
• Accurately complete the assigned tasks as given by the P&C team.
• Monthly Activity Reports

IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

• A recommendation letter from the university from the respective university
• Applicant should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in human resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Social Sciences or any related discipline in people function.
• A high degree of organizational skills using computer-based tools/software with demonstrated attention to details.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to communicate frequently and effectively in both verbal and written form.
• Proven ability to conduct him/ herself professionally under pressure.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Able to communicate effectively with all teams
• Responsive to all staff
• A good team player with a sense of humor
• Attention to detail
• Innovative and results-oriented

Mercy Corps interns and volunteers represent the agency both during and outside of work hours and are expected to conduct themselves professionally and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

To Apply:

Interested applicants must submit their Cover Letter & CV saved in 1 document as a PDF of no more than 5 pages by11th April  2024.

Please note that any application submitted that does not follow the above instructions will be automatically discarded.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Locals with the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Mercy Corps does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.