Vacancy Announcement

Position Title: Human Resource Intern

Department/Program: HR and Operations

Level: B1

Reports to: HR Specialist

Based in: Addis Ababa

Duration of contract: One Year

Remuneration: As per organization pay scale plus other PSI/Ethiopia staff benefits

Application Deadline: March 16, 2021 

Who we are?

We’re Population Services International (PSI), the world’s leading non‐profit social marketing organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire by marketing affordable products and services that range from mosquito nets to contraceptives to HIV testing. We are a $560m enterprise based in Washington, DC, operating in the private and public sectors in more than 65 countries. 

Join us!

There are over 9,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals with an unusually wide range of backgrounds - from the medical industry to the music business - all with unique skills we bring to the job.

PSI/Ethiopia wants reimagine healthcare, put the consumer at the center, and whenever possible, bring quality care to the front door. We achieve health impact in Ethiopia by working with both government and private partners and harvesting technology innovation to bring quality care closer to communities, schools, and homes.  We empower consumers by including them in the design of healthcare solutions, offering them more healthcare choices, and helping them to have a voice in influencing national priorities. We work with all market actors in the health system to understand their needs, designing and delivering solutions so that market systems can sustainably serve consumers for the long term, helping to support the Government of Ethiopia in achieving Universal Health Coverage. 

We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, result driven and energetic HR Intern who will provide support in the various human resource functions in consultation and alignment with PSI/Ethiopia’s HR department. We are looking for a smart, motivated and innovative person who excels at understanding the HR needs and bring HR operational excellence.

Key Result Areas:

• HR service delivery (e.g. recruitment, payroll, insurance, employee benefits)
• Record keeping and documentation

Sounds like you? Read on!

Your contribution

• Assist with all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests.
• Maintaining organized and up-to-date employee records and HR database with useful HR metrics.
• Assist with all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests.
• Communicate new hires and collect required documentation and ensure on time registration for Private Organization Employees’ Pension Agency.
• Participating in benefits tasks, such as claim resolutions, reconciling benefits statements, and approving invoices for payment.
• Be actively involved in recruitment
• Performing administrative tasks for the department.
• Coordinate, communicate and record staff holiday and other leaves based on organization’s policy including leave plan, follow up and leave utilizations.
• Completing termination paperwork and assisting with exist interviews by following up with line managers to ensure exit interviews are carried out and appropriate records are kept when individuals leave PSI.
• Supporting in implementing effective onboarding plans.
• Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics such as leaves and compensation and resolve any issues that may arise
• Prepare and disseminate monthly timesheets to all staff, follow up and collect signed timesheets and properly record for further use and reference.
• Support other assigned functions.

Job Requirements

What are we looking for? The basics

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Management or related fields with zero (0) year of experience
• Proficient in English and Amharic languages, both written and verbal communication

What would get us excited?

• Proficient in MS office applications and program management tools.
• Proficient in English and Amharic languages, both written and verbal communication. 

How to Apply

Are you intrigued? Apply!

By following our 3 steps application process:

1. Fill out the application form using the following link: Online Application Form. It will only take 5 to 10 minutes.

2. Send your CV and application letter to recruitment@psiet.org clearly mark “Application for Human Resource Intern Position” in the subject line.

3. Check your email and make sure you receive an automatic response acknowledging receipt of your application that means your application was successful. If you don’t receive the automatic response, check again your subject line and if needed, re-submit your CV and application letter with the correct subject.

Application deadline March 16, 2021. We’ll call or e-mail you back if there is a good fit on both sides.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.