Human Resource Intern in Bamenda-Cameroon/Plan International/Job

deadline: 3 October 2021

Location: Bamenda, Cameroon

Company: Plan International

The Organization

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination and it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Recruitment for the position: Human Resources Intern

Date: September 24, 2021

Location: Bamenda

Company: Plan International

Number of Position: 01

Plan International is an independent non-profit development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

Plan International’s human resources department has more than 400 staff under different types of contracts.

In order to meet the needs and requirements of Plan International’s human resources management, all HR files are centralized at the country office. This means that an efficient filing and archiving system for recruitment and personnel files must be in place.

Plan International Cameroon is seeking to recruit interested candidate to fulfill the position of Human Resources Intern that will deliver the tasks outline below;

Please, note that this is a professional internship contract.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the authority of the Country HR Manager, the professional HR Intern will among other tasks perform the following:

• Manage the updating of all staff files and recruitment files;
• Provide support in staff recruitment activities (filling …);
• Provide support in Manage staff leave records;
• Ensure adherence to HR policy and practices, consistent with global policy and compliant with local statutory and legislative requirements;
• Assist in the administration of staff files at the National social insurance funds (CNPS);
• Provide Support in managing staff insurance;
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

ABOUT YOU

Knowledge, Skills, Behaviors, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:

Qualification and Experience

• Degree in Human Resources or Law or equivalent
• A good mastery of computer will be an asset
• A previous working experience as Intern in HR will be an asset
• Good written and/or spoken English language

Demonstrated behaviors needed by the post holder to successfully perform the role:

• Promotes high performance
• Open to feedback
• Communicates in a style that inspires confidence and professionalism and builds credibility current and prospective employees
• Flexible and committed to customer service.

Skills Specific to the post needed to put knowledge into practice.

• Strong team working skills
• High degree of discretion
• Planning, and organising,
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Cultural sensitivity

 Location: Bamenda – CAMEROON

N.B. This is a three (03) months renewable contract.

 Plan International Cameroon operates in an equal opportunity environment and actively encourages diversity.  Only applications received in French or English will be treated and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Plan international has a child protection and gender equality policies that are integral part of the recruitment process.

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

1. Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
2. Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
3. Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
4. Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
5. Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organization for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

1. Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
2. Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
3. Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
4. Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

1. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
2. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
3. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
4. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

        We are inclusive and empowering

1. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
2. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
3. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
4. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

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Physical Environment

• Work within tight deadlines to produce results.

Closing Date: 03/10/2021

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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