Job Description

Job Title: HR Intern

Department: Human Resources

Location: Abuja

Duration 6 months

Supervisor: HR Manager

About TechnoServe:

Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of TechnoServe’s work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of business and markets to create sustainable pathways out of poverty.

The low-income communities in which we work are full of enterprising people. Their small-scale farms and businesses are the keys to economic development. But they face many challenges: low literacy, lack of access to jobs and markets, unpredictable political dynamics and, increasingly, the effects of climate change. For many women and young people, the challenges are even more daunting. Working with TechnoServe staff, people around the world are lifting themselves out of poverty. The results are amazing...when incomes increase and living conditions for families get better, they are able to access health care and education previously out of reach. Communities and even whole countries are better off.

Activities

The HR Intern will support the HR team in Nigeria with administrative and operational tasks to help ensure the efficient functioning of HR processes and adherence to established office protocols.

This internship is designed as a learning opportunity, providing exposure to Human Resources functions through participation in the following activities:

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the maintenance and accurate filing of employee records within the Human Resource Information System (HRIS).
   
   
2. Assist with updating internal HR databases to ensure employee information is current and properly documented.
   
   
3. Support recruitment processes by scheduling and confirming interviews with candidates.
   
   
4. Assist in compiling and organizing HR reports and documentation as requested by the HR team.
   
   
5. Provide administrative and operational support to HR activities in line with departmental priorities and evolving needs.
   
   
6. Participate in training and learning opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in Human Resources management.

Basic qualifications

• An B.Sc. in Sociology, Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Industrial/Labour Relations, Office Management or a related social science field with experience in administrative management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship exposure to donor-funded projects and HR administrative processes is a plus

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Ability to uphold confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate professional work ethics.
• Ability to work in a team, communicate, and collaborate with team members in a multicultural environment.

• Good knowledge and use of Computer, internet, Microsoft office suites, Google workspace.

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail in problem-solving.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.

Required Language

• Fluency in written and spoken English.

We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe's vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.

With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability and all other protected classes.

We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.

If you have a disability that affects your ability to use our online system to apply for a position at TechnoServe please contact the Human Resources at recruitment@tns.org or call +1 202 785 4515.