HR and Admin Intern_ Addis Ababa

INTRODUCTION: Medical Teams International is a Christian humanitarian relief agency focused on providing life-saving medical care for people in crisis. We serve all people—regardless of religion, nationality, sex, or race.

Our calling is Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.

Medical Team International is looking for qualified applicants for the following positions:

Job Title: HR Intern

Place of Work: Addis Ababa

Job Opening Date: 23 March 2026

Workdays & Hours: Monday-Friday, 40-48 hours/week, occasional weekends and public holidays.

Medical Teams International Calling:

Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.

JOB SUMMARY

The HR Intern is responsible for implementing day-to-day HR routine activities at Medical Teams Country Office. The position holder is expected to be energetic, disciplined, responsible female applicant to work under Human Resource department.

JOB RESPONSIBITIES

• Maintain personnel and confidential files for active and terminated employees.
• Fill out employment and other HR forms.
• Facilitate staff medical insurance.
• Scanning, copying & archiving of all HR related documents.
• Answer the office phone and take calls or messages.
• Assist in preparation for HR events and work the events as necessary (orientations, employee fair well, employee parties, etc.)
• Maintain a professional image.
• Assist in other departments as needed.
• Closely working with HR Officer & other HR team to support HR related issues.
• Any other HR related tasks as required and assigned.
• Only zero years of work experience required
• Support safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies. Incumbents will remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding.
• Other duties as assigned.

ABILITIES

• Ability to act with integrity and ensure security and appropriate use of assets.
• Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy.
• Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

This position requires frequent travel to health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.

NOTE: The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of staff in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and skills are also subject to change based on the changing needs of the job, department, or organization. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned; The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams International as the requirements of the job change.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and reaches their potential as individuals and teams and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening, and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to adhere to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies.

Safeguarding & Code of Conduct

Medical Teams International is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Medical Teams International Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Children and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy Training upon hire and on an annual basis.

Interested applicants who meet the MINIMUM requirements should apply before 28 March 2026.

All applications must include a CV and copies of all applicable educational and work experience documents to be considered valid. Applicants called for an interview will be required to produce the original and legally valid copies of all documents.

“We are an equal employment opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Courageous, Tenacious, Selfless and Not alone.”

 

Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATION

• Minimum BA degree in Management, Human Resource Management, Public Administration and other related social science fields of study from a recognized higher education institution
• Only Female Graduates of 2016 or 2017 E.C

EXPERIENCE

• Only zero years of work experience required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE

• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Basic knowledge of Human Resource Management
• Organizational skills and attention to detail

SKILLS

• Good judgment regarding confidentiality and respect for sensitive materials
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent knowledge of spoken & written Amharic and English
• Skilled in communication
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• A good command of both written and spoken Amharic and English.