Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)

Field Office Kenya

POSITION: Human Resource Intern (1 position)

REPORTING TO: Associate HR Manager

START DATE: ASAP

LOCATION: Nairobi

DURATION: Three (3) Months

DEADLINE: ASAP

ELIGIBILITY: Position open to persons eligible to work in Kenya

About Innovations for Poverty Action: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to discovering and promoting effective solutions to global poverty problems.

In close partnership with decision makers -- the policymakers, practitioners, investors, and donors working with the poor around the world -- IPA designs and evaluates potential solutions to poverty problems using randomized evaluations, the most rigorous evaluation method available. We also mobilize and support these decision makers to use these solutions to build better programs and policies at scale.

IPA’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

As an organization, IPA is dedicated to improving the lives of the world’s most vulnerable populations through evidence and policy. We also recognize how important it is for our staff to reflect the diversity of the places where we work and the communities we work with.

As such, IPA is committed to hiring from a diverse pool of candidates, from a range of backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, and perspectives.

We know that this makes our work stronger and more responsive to the challenges faced by those we work with and for and we encourage people from historically and underrepresented groups to apply. Click here to learn more about IPA’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

About the Position: The Human Resource intern will work closely with the HR team to ensure efficient running of the day-to-day Human Resource functions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain effective filing system and scanning of HR documents
• Creating files for new staff joining the organization
• Conduct audit on the existing files and make follow up on missing documents
• Safe keeping of any HR staff related documents in the staff File
• Assist with calling and scheduling interviews.
• Inform unsuccessful applicants officially through email
• Assist with facilitating induction of new staff.
• Provide administrative support to the Human Resource unit in all HR functions.
• Any other duty as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or a degree in social science with a Diploma in Human Resource Management.
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite particularly Excel and Word
• Experience in working with a team.
• Ability to work within a multi-cultural setting.
• Prior experience in Human Resources.

Preferred

• Member of IHRM in good standing.

How to Apply

Please CLICK HERE to apply online.

Candidates are encouraged to apply early as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an-interview.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the HR Intern- FK. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA.