Human Resource Management Intern

Why Start Your HR Career at Amref Health Africa

At Amref we believe that people are our greatest asset. As an HR intern you will be part of a dynamic and purpose-driven team gaining invaluable experience in a fast-paced mission-driven organisation. You will have the opportunity to contribute to impactful HR initiatives build your professional skills and be mentored by experienced HR professionals who are committed to your growth and success. This internship is an opportunity to be part of a transformative journey shaping the future of HR in the development sector while making a real difference in African communities.

Scope of Internship

As an HR Management Intern you will be immersed in the full scope of HR functions to develop a well-rounded understanding of Human Resources in an international NGO setting. You will rotate through key focus areas including recruitment HR operations employee engagement talent management and most notably HR analytics and reporting.

In this role you will not only provide administrative support but will also be involved in shaping data-driven HR strategies and contributing to HR innovation projects. This internship is ideal for a recent graduate with a passion for HR a flair for data and storytelling and aspirations to become an HR leader. Your main areas of involvement throughout the internship will be:

Recruitment & Selection

• Participate in end-to-end recruitment: drafting JDs posting job shortlisting candidates coordinating interviews and managing candidate experience.
• Benchmark recruitment metrics and support hiring process optimization projects.

Onboarding & Orientation

• Assist with contract drafting onboarding coordination HRIS updates and compliance documentation.
• Support audits and documentation reviews to ensure HR data integrity and adherence to internal policies.

Employee Experience & Culture

• Assist in planning and evaluating employee engagement initiatives onboarding programs and team events.
• Coordinate wellness activities and internal communications around HR programs.

Talent Management & Development

• Assist in collecting and analysing data for performance reviews and talent mapping.
• Support the coordination and tracking of performance management cycles.
• Contribute to training needs assessments and the design of learning opportunities.

Projects & Presentations

• Prepare executive summaries and HR presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to special HR projects including employer branding diversity and inclusion and HR tech tools evaluation.

HR Analytics & Reporting

• Gather clean and analyze HR data related to headcount recruitment metrics attrition DEI and performance.
• Develop monthly and quarterly dashboards and visual presentations for senior HR leaders.
• Contribute to the refinement of HR metrics and KPIs to guide data-informed decision-making.

Qualifications :

• A Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management Business Administration Organizational Psychology or a related field (must have graduated within the last two years).
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in strategic Human Resource Management.
• Prior internship or work experience in an HR setting is highly preferred.
• Additional training or certification in HR analytics Power BI Excel for HR or data storytelling will be a strong advantage.

Key Competencies and Abilities:

• Communication & Collaboration Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to work cross-functionally and build relationships at all levels.
• Organizational Agility Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced multicultural environment.
• Professionalism & Confidentiality High ethical standards strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Analytical Thinking & Data Fluency Strong skills in collecting analyzing and interpreting HR data; ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Tech-Savvy & Presentation Skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; ability to prepare polished dashboards and executive-level presentations.
• Initiative & Curiosity Proactive attitude with a desire to learn and contribute beyond assigned tasks; eager to explore innovative HR solutions.
• Digital Tools & AI Familiarity Comfort with digital HR tools AI for workplace productivity and HRIS platforms.

Additional Information :

During the internship you will have an opportunity to:

• Acquire practical hands-on experience in HR operations at a leading international NGO. 
• Receive mentorship and coaching from senior HR professionals to support your career development. 
• Contribute to HR projects that enhance the organizations impact and improve employee experiences. 
• Develop essential HR competencies including recruitment employee relations talent management and HR analytics. 
• Expand your professional network within the development and health sectors opening doors to future opportunities. 

Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @ address.

Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern