SCAD is a
not-for-profit organization aimed at reducing alcohol / drug abuse and HIV/AIDS
prevalence among young people.
We are looking for Business Commerce and/or Business Administration students in their third or final year interested in gaining some experience in human resource management to join us as interns.
Position Title: Human Resource InternWe are looking for Business Commerce and/or Business Administration students in their third or final year interested in gaining some experience in human resource management to join us as interns.
Nature of Job: 6 months unpaid internship, with at least 6 hours each day.
Purpose: The aim of this position is to assist in the development, implement and management of human resource function. The successful candidate will provide support towards formulating and implementing human resource strategies to meet organizational objectives.
Responsibilities:
Management of Personnel Document
- Developing
an efficient filling system.
- Keeping
records of all personal data in soft and hard copies in synchronized
manner.
- Proper
management of document inventory, providing storing and retrieval.
Human Resource Planning
- Development
of a human resource plan and a system to ensure execution.
- Drive
the process of revising the staff policy and that of developing a
volunteer's policy.
- Develop
a tool governing proper recruitment and selection, up until exit and
succession.
Management of Performance
- Play a
key role in developing performance appraisal tool.
- Providing
support to the SCAD management to execute appraisals as needed/required.
- Strengthening
the rewarding systems.
Employee Relations
- Act as
a link between the executive director and members/non members in times of
conflict. This includes receiving and forwarding any written/ verbal
grievances.
- Organize
for meetings to address issues of grievances and disciplinary cases.
- Also
draft correspondence in regards to the same on behalf of the executive
director.
Capacity Building (Training & Development) & Motivation
- Provide
support towards the development of competencies through organizing
relevant capacity building activities such as training workshops for SCAD
staff and volunteers.
- Come up
with a personal development template for staff and volunteers.
- Consolidate
a concept that addresses motivation issues.
General Requirements:
The candidate for this position should:
The candidate for this position should:
- Be a
continuing student who is pursuing a degree in business commerce, business
administration and any other related field.
- Be
computer literate; a skilled user of computer applications and able to
utilize New Media forms.
- Experience
working with young people and knowledge of web based applications will be
an added advantage.
- Has
performed a similar HR role before for possibly a role of 6 months
Required Competencies
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills,
- Creativity
and an ability to convey messages to different audience using diverse
media
- Excellent
English language ability
- Ability
to develop an effective human resource strategy
- Proactive
approach to meeting deadlines and delivering results with limited
supervision.
Applications
If you meet the above requirements please send your application composed of your CV, covering letter and other relevant documents to internship@scad.or.ke by February 17, 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you meet the above requirements please send your application composed of your CV, covering letter and other relevant documents to internship@scad.or.ke by February 17, 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.