Internship in Human Resources
Within the Human Resources Department of WeForest's HQ, you participate in the team’s activities and are responsible for a series of missions detailed below. You report to the HR Director and work together with the Zambia HR Manager.
  • Internship agreement: tripartite convention with the school
  • Starting Date: February 2023
  • Duration: min. 3 months

Main Responsibilities 

In this role, you will contribute to:

  • The onboarding of new staff members (administrative onboarding, including contract and conventions, benefits set up, office onboarding, and staff integration).
  • Manage the employee contract and personal information database.
  • Prepare the monthly payroll and coordinate with Accounting for timely payment.
  • Regularly verify the HR-related insurance policies requirements status and take action when required.
  • Support the HR Director in the setup of new HR-related policies and in their implementation.
  • Support the HR Director and the recruiting managers in the recruitment process (drafting and disseminating job description, screening and shortlisting applicants, pre-interviewing).
  • Maintain recruitment key metrics.
  • Provide support in drafting employment offers and contracts.
  • Ensure opportunities for the staff to exchange and share knowledge (organization of team calls, knowledge sharing sessions and coordination of internal newsletter).
  • Provide support to HR administration by performing various administrative tasks.

Required skills and qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related field
  • A passion for our mission, and highly inspired by our goal to make Earth cooler
  • Excellent planning, problem solving and organizational skills
  • Keen attention to details and adherence to deadlines
  • Eager to learn
  • Proficient in English

How to apply

Please apply by sending your application in English to recruitment@weforest.org with your CV and a motivation letter. Deadline for application: October 31st, 2022. Due to the anticipated high number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. We thank you in advance for your interest.