People & Organisational Development Intern At WaterAid Nigeria In Abuja

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Job Title: People & Organisational Development Intern At WaterAid Nigeria In Abuja
Organisation: WaterAid Nigeria
Location: Abuja
Min Work Experience: 5 year(s)
Qualification: BSC,Msc
Industry: Internship/ Industrial Training
Course: social sciences, business sciences or administration, law

Job Vacancy  Description

With a population of over 150 million people, Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. Political unrest, poor governance and corruption have led to decades of water shortages, while the population has increased rapidly. Though there is surface and ground water, rapid population growth, particularly in urban areas, has not been supported with additional resources. Only 11% of people have access to safe sanitation and 42% live without access to clean water. Funding for water, sanitation and hygiene is low and there is little coordination within the government. The poorest and most marginalised people live in unofficial slum settlements using expensive private services. 

Job Title: People & Organisational Development Intern

WaterAid Nigeria is midway into implementing its 2016-2021 country programme strategy which sets a 5 year building block towards delivering a more influencing led programme over a 15-year horizon. WaterAid works through supporting local organisations and government authorities to design low cost sustainable projects using appropriate and affordable technologies that can be managed by the community itself. WaterAid also seeks to influence the policy change through government and other key international organisations to secure and protect the right of poor people to safe, affordable water and sanitation services.

Purpose of Role

  • The POD Intern is intended to be a learning and development opportunity for young professionals to gain exposure and build skills through work in an international development organization and potentially, build a crop of professionals with experience relevant to the international development or other professional sectors.
  • The post holder will be part of a team responsible for providing high quality support services required to achieve the mission of the organization and more precisely, delivering on demand administrative liaison and HR services.
  • S/he will be required to interpret guidelines using policies and precedents. Most importantly S/he will be able to demonstrate sufficient professional and personal maturity to be entrusted with what in many cases will be sensitive information.

Key Responsibilities:

  • A key responsibility of the intern will be to provide support to People and Organisational Department and the CP at large, in a number of capacities and activities. These will include:

Administrative Support

  • Collate vehicle log sheets for each vehicle on the WaterAid Nigeria fleet and prepare periodic (monthly, quarterly, annual) vehicle usage reports detailing mileage per vehicle and vehicle operating cost for each vehicle
  • Prepare monthly updates to the asset and inventory register

Procurement Support

  • Receive all approved Purchase Requisitions for goods and services, verify that all appropriate authorizations (budget holders, CR, HoR as appropriate) are completed and sort all received requisitions by categories for the Administration Officer’s attention.
  • Track the status of each procurement request and provide weekly update to budget holders /requestors.
  • Under guidance /direction of the Administration officer, participate in soliciting, obtaining and documenting bids for purchases below GBP 500 or as guided by the Administration Officer.
  • Complete Bid Comparison documents as requested by the Administration Officer and act as Secretary of the Bid review committee as may be delegated.
  • Originate payment requests for goods and services procured /delivered as per contract with WaterAid

Human Resources Support

  • Support timely and efficient completion of WaterAid Nigeria recruitment process by downloading applications received in respect of advertised /vacant positions and populating list of all applications received into a template for ease of review.
  • Conduct first level review of applications received in line with specified minimum criteria outlined in the vacancy advert.
  • Participate in elements of recruitment process as may be required or delegated from time to time.
  • Responsible for management of HR information and documentation especially updating personnel records with relevant forms and correspondences, drafting HR correspondences and distribution of signed correspondence to designated recipients etc.

Requirements

Minimum years of experience

5

Qualifications

B.Sc /MSc

Other Requirements

Person Specification

  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
  • Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of self to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Attention to details -Ability to follow precise procedures and complete routine tasks/activities without errors
  • Written and Oral Expression — Communicating information and ideas in writing and speaking so others will easily understand.
  • Analytical Thinking — Analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
  • Information Processing — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
  • Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. 
  • Initiative — willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
  • Show Initiative and be creative — willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
  • Service Orientation and good interpersonal skills

Education

Essential

  • Completion of a 4-year undergraduate degree course in social sciences, business sciences or administration, law or related field from a reputable university.
  • Completion of National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) programme no more than 5 years before date of application 

Desirable

  • A Master’s degree in any of the fields listed as essential.

 

Work Experience / Specific Knowledge

Essential

  • Strong conceptual and analytical skills. 
  • Demonstrate a keen aptitude and appetite for learning and personal development
  • Demonstrate WaterAid values
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of people.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability and willingness to travel to the field.
  • Computer proficiency (Office software, internet and email

Desirable

  • Interest in development career in development/NGO sector

Our People Promise

We’re looking for people who share a commitment to our vision, and a commitment to playing their part in changing normal. We’re looking for people with an appreciation and respect for different people and ideas, and the energy and expertise to help tackle the most important challenges.

In return, you can expect to get inspiration from the change you help make happen, a sense of belonging and the feeling of being part of a global community. You will also experience stimulation and fulfilment, the chance to grow, and space to be yourself at your best.

This is our pledge to you.

 

Method of Application

If you are interested in the position and have the right skills and attributes, Complete the application form 

Closing date for this application is 16 March, 2020

WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We particularly encourage applications from women who are underrepresented at this level in the organisation.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct.

Interested and qualified? Go to WaterAid on forms.gle to apply



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