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People & Culture Intern job at Mercy Corps | Apply Now

Are you looking for Graduate Trainee jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in People & Culture Intern job at Mercy Corps

Kampala, Uganda

Full-time

Deadline: 

8 Apr 2024

Mercy Corps is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating poverty, supporting community resilience, and empowering individuals in the world’s toughest places through innovative, sustainable solutions. With a strong reputation for impactful work, Mercy Corps is recognized internationally for its ability to deliver humanitarian aid and foster long-term development through evidence-based programs that address both immediate needs and root causes of instability. The organization fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture where employees are encouraged to innovate, develop leadership skills, and work collaboratively toward positive change.

Mercy Corps offers job opportunities across the globe, providing flexible work arrangements and a supportive environment for professional growth and development. Established in 1979, Mercy Corps has evolved from a small relief organization into a global leader in humanitarian response, serving communities in over 40 countries. Its business model combines emergency response, development programs, and advocacy to address both humanitarian and development challenges in diverse contexts. The organization’s size and reach are vast, with a large network of dedicated staff, volunteers, and partners working in the field to create lasting change.

Guided by core values such as integrity, accountability, inclusion, and innovation, Mercy Corps strives to lead with compassion and a commitment to positive impact. Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, the organization invests in sustainable development, education, and climate action, ensuring that its projects benefit communities and ecosystems. For more information, visit www.mercycorps.org.

People & Culture Intern job at Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps

This exercise will also enhance his or her interpersonal and communication skills since s/he will be coordinating the documents from different team members in all offices to ensure that their files are up to date.

For the duration of this internship assignment, the intern will receive:

  • The P&C intern will be able to understand the standardized filing management systems for personnel files.

  • Learn how to create a personnel file and how each document is organized.

  • This exercise will also enhance his or her interpersonal and communication skills since s/he will be coordinating the documents from different team members in all offices to ensure that their files are up to date.

  • This assignment will also enable me to get exposure to the HCM system with support from the People and Culture Assistant.

  • Updating and maintaining employee records ensuring accuracy and confidentiality

  • Completing and providing support to the P&C team on different assigned activities

  • Participating in P&C meetings


DELIVERABLES:

  • Updated employee files with accurate information including but not limited to new hires, terminations, resignations, transfers and changes in employee status.

  • Organize files and records that comply with legal requirements and Mercy Corps policies.

  • Accurately complete the assigned tasks as given by the P&C team.

  • Monthly Activity Reports

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  • Strong communication skills: Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

  • Professionalism: Maintaining a professional demeanour and adhering to ethical standards in all interactions.

  • Organizational skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and stay organized in a fast-paced setting.

  • Teamwork: Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to team goals.

  • Customer service orientation: Providing excellent service to internal stakeholders such as employees and managers.

  • A recommendation letter from the university from the respective university

  • Applicant should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in human resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Social Sciences or any related discipline in people function.

  • A high degree of organizational skills using computer-based tools/software with demonstrated attention to details.

  • Strong communication skills including the ability to communicate frequently and effectively in both verbal and written form.

  • Proven ability to conduct him/ herself professionally under pressure.


SUCCESS FACTORS:

  • Able to communicate effectively with all teams

  • Responsive to all staff

  • A good team player with a sense of humor

  • Attention to detail

  • Innovative and results-oriented

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