IFRC Internship (Centurion, Gauteng) South Africa 2023

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

23 November 2022.
Be sure to apply on or before these dates - any applications submitted after this date are late and will NOT be accepted.

DETAILS ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:

Location: Centurion, Gauteng
Duration: 6 months

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is offering a Human Resource and Protocol Internship opportunity to suitably qualified graduates.

The intern will provide support to the Southern Africa Cluster Delegation, with administration in Protocol and Human Resource unit.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Human Resources

Gather payroll data like change of banking details, new staff, salary advance, changes on medical aid and provident fund
Screen and process the study allowance when needed
Longlist/Screen resumes and application forms
Manage HR filling, new staff member, exiting staff, training report files, events file, HR policy file and any other relevant files.
Post, update and remove job ads from job boards, careers pages and social networks if required.
Address employee queries about benefits (i.e number of remaining annual days)
Preparing of staff requests for National staff

Admin and Protocol

Keep records for diplomatic registration with DIRCO.
Writing note verbal and correspondence letters.
Help in maintaining of database for both IT and other office asserts.
Assist with booking of flights, shuttle and accommodation.
Assist with ordering office laptops
Other admin duties

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:

Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:

Must have completed a University Diploma or Degree in administrative management or any related degree
Must have at least 1 years of experience
Must have proven credibility in relation to organisational development and capacity enhancement, change management, and related aspects
Must have Creative Problem Solving skills
Must have strong written and oral communication skills
Must be focused on quality and standards, results, and accountability
Must be able to build partnerships and network effectively with the governments, agencies, and own peers, staff
Must have a valid driver's license
Must be fluent in spoken and written English

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP POSITION:

Applications must be submitted online for the following position:
IFRC Internship: Human Resource and Protocol
(Reference number: S02413)

Attach the following documents to your application:

Certified copy of your qualification
Updated Curriculum Vitae

ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE INTERNSHIP:

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 192-member National Societies. The overall aim of the IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.

IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services.

IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegation and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.

The Agenda for Renewal provides a vision for how the IFRC sees its role in the implementation of Strategy 2030. The Agenda for Renewal ensures that the IFRC provides strategic and operational membership coordination, National Society Development services and represents the collective with humanitarian diplomacy and advocacy.

The IFRC Secretariat work is guided by its Plan & Budget 2021-2025, articulated around five strategic priorities: Climate and Environmental Crises, Evolving Crises and Disasters, Growing gaps in health and wellbeing, Migration and Identity, Values Power, and Inclusion. The Plan & Budget 2021-2025 also defines three enablers: Engaged, Accountable, Trusted.

The Country Cluster Delegation (CCD) for South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Kingdom of Eswatini based in Pretoria, South Africa, has a strong ambition to support NSs’ in becoming leading national humanitarian organization in their respective countries.

CONTACT THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:

For any queries related to this internship programme, please contact the IFRC directly:
Contact page: https://www.ifrc.org/contact