(RFP300505) Human Resource Intern

Provide support to the Human Resource Office.

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Tuesday 6 May 2025 at 12:50 UTC

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Overview

Provide support to the Human Resource Office.

You have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resource management
  • 1 year experience in a busy office providing HR administrative support
  • Good knowledge of country labor laws
  • Experience in Human Resource Management Information System
  • Ability to demonstrate strong planning, tracking, administrative, written and oral skills
  • Good IT skills and fluency in both written and spoken English is required for this role
  • Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect to diversity

Job Description

HUMAN RESOURCE INTERN -ADVERT

The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation.

With novel partnerships, the Alliance generates evidence and mainstreams innovations to transform food systems and landscapes so that they sustain the planet, drive prosperity, and nourish people. The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future.

Position Summary

Alliance is seeking to recruit a Human Resource Intern to provide support to the Human Resource Office.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Provide general administrative support to the HR office
  • Support the HR Operations Team in the recruitment process: advertising, downloading applications, shortlisting, compiling recruitment documents and supporting logistics for interviews
  • Assist in sending reference check to referees, following through on receipt of completed references
  • Assist in preparing draft offer letters, contract letters, employment confirmation letters and contract renewal letters.
  • Assist in new employee onboarding scheduling
  • Assist in the preparation of consultancy contracts.
  • Draft standard letters: NHIF, NSSF, Bank Introduction, acknowledgement of resignations
  • Support the HR Services Team in managing staff medical and insurance schemes by updating staff master lists, managing invoices by raising requisitions and tracking for payments.
  • Assist in updating confidential personnel files – both in electronic files and physical files

    Requirements

Technical Competencies

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resource management
  • 1 year experience in a busy office providing HR administrative support
  • Good knowledge of country labor laws
  • Experience in Human Resource Management Information System
  • Ability to demonstrate strong planning, tracking, administrative, written and oral skills
  • Good IT skills and fluency in both written and spoken English is required for this role
  • Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect to diversity

    Benefits

Terms of employment:

This is a nationally recruited position based in Nairobi, Kenya. The initial contract will be for a period of Six (6) months and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources. Alliance offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits; we believe that the diversity of our staff contributes to excellence. Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality

Applications

Applicants are invited to visit https://www.bioversityinternational.org/jobs/ to get full details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications MUST include reference number Ref: (RFP300505) Human Resource Intern as the position applied for. Application and CV should be saved as one document using the candidate’s lastname, firstname for ease of sorting.

Note: The Alliance does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). The Alliance also does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.

Applications closing date: 6th May 2025

Please note that email applications will not be considered.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

We invite you to learn more about us at:

http://alliancebioversityciat.org

Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you had to manage multiple responsibilities in an HR role. How did you prioritize your tasks? This question assesses your time management and organizational skills. Provide specific examples of how you prioritized tasks and the outcome.
Can you give an example of how you have contributed to a recruitment process in your previous role? The interviewer is looking for relevant experience in recruitment and teamwork. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to ensure effective communication in a diverse workplace? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle confidential information within your HR role? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with Human Resource Management Information Systems. How have they aided your work efficiency? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay updated with changes in labor laws that may affect HR practices? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain a time when you faced a challenge in HR administration. What steps did you take to resolve it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you consider the most important qualities for success in an HR role? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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