HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN (INT10402)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

The Role:

Oxfam Zimbabwe is looking for a Human Resources Intern to assist in providing functional and technical human resources support in the implementation of all related HR operational plans to enhance the organisation’s performance through our people.

The HR Intern Intern will work closely with the  country and SAF Cluster HR staff to ensure high-quality HR services.  This position will specifically give the intern the opportunity to learn.  The internship will be beneficial to the intern as well as to Oxfam SAF. The placement should further add practical knowledge and skills to the intern’s theoretical knowledge of human resources management. Oxfam SAF will also benefit from the wide variety of academic knowledge, professional experience, and personal creativity of  the intern.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE

Essential:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in HR, Psychology or Business Administration
• At least one year experience in HR/Office administration or similar role
• Good knowledge of management of communication systems and office management.
• Good organization skills.
• Able to work under pressure and in insecure areas.
• Good knowledge of local labour regulations

Desired:

• Strong computer skills including ability to work with windows competently and accurately. Email operation.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Patient, pleasant and courteous personality
• Able to travel at short notice
• Ability to prioritize work according to importance and deadline; meeting conflicting work demands.
• Posses initiative, patience, tact, and able to work with minimum supervision
• Manages own time and deals with some conflicting priorities without upward referral.
• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in all aspects of working.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and support others in their work.
• Takes responsibility for expanding own knowledge.

We offer:

 We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

 Flexfam:

 We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.