Internship Opportunity: HR Intern

Location:  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Organization: Partnership for Pastoralist Development Association (PAPDA)

Deadline: November 20, 2026

Job Description

1. Job Purpose

The Human Resources Intern will support the Operation Department in implementing day-to-day HR activities and administrative processes. The intern will assist in maintaining employee records, recruitment and selection processes, staff attendance and leave management, HR documentation, and other HR-related activities.

The position provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in human resource management within a development-oriented organization while contributing to the effective delivery of PAPDA’s HR services.

2. Key Duties and Responsibilities

A. Recruitment and Selection Support

• Assist in preparing and posting vacancy announcements through appropriate recruitment channels.
• Support the screening and organization of job applications and CVs.
• Assist in scheduling interviews and communicating with shortlisted candidates.
• Prepare recruitment documentation and maintain an organized recruitment filing system.
• Support the preparation of interview materials and recruitment reports.

B. Personnel Records and Documentation

• Assist in maintaining and updating employees’ personnel files, both electronic and hard copies.
• Support the preparation and organization of employment contracts, appointment letters, job descriptions, and other HR documents.
• Ensure HR records are properly filed, updated, and handled confidentially.
• Assist in updating staff databases and HR information management records.

C. Attendance, Leave and Staff Administration

• Assist in monitoring and updating staff attendance and leave records.
• Support the preparation of monthly attendance and leave summaries.
• Assist in maintaining staff movement and other relevant HR administrative records.
• Support the preparation of routine HR reports and correspondence.

D. Staff Onboarding and Separation

• Assist in coordinating onboarding arrangements for newly recruited employees.
• Support the preparation of staff induction materials and documentation.
• Assist in organizing employee clearance and handover documents during staff separation.
• Maintain proper records of staff movements and employment changes.

E. Training and Capacity Development

• Assist in collecting and organizing staff training and capacity-building information.
• Support the coordination of staff training activities and related logistics.
• Assist in maintaining staff training records and updating training databases.
• Support the preparation of training reports and documentation.

F. General HR and Administrative Support

• Assist in preparing HR letters, memos, reports, and other official correspondence.
• Support the organization and maintenance of HR filing systems.
• Participate in HR meetings and assist in documenting meeting minutes when required.
• Perform other HR-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

3. Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 0 Years of experience
• Basic understanding of human resource management principles and practices.
• Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of HR documentation and administrative procedures is an advantage.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply by clicking here: >> https://papda.odoo.com/jobs/hr-intern-343