Internship Advert : Human Resources Intern. 

Company: Grassland Cameroon Ltd.

Reports to: Human Resources Officer

Location: Yaounde, Cameroon

Compensation: Stipend 

Who We Are

At Grassland Cameroon we invest in solutions that make farmers flourish. We know that with the right resources, they can improve their livelihoods and escape poverty. We also believe that our solutions can be profit making and sustainable, making certain that our farmers have uninterrupted assistance over several years. Our goal is to enable farmers to increase their productivity, access markets and ensure that their production is properly managed after harvest. 

What We Do

We are a food storage, drying, and distribution company that sources products from smallholder farmers, whom we support during the season with input loans and training, so that they can be more productive. We transform the farmers' produce into standardized, graded products that we sell across the country, to buyers who can be sure of the quality they receive.

About the Role

The HR intern will assist the HR and Administration team in performing administrative tasks and supporting daily activities; updating employee databases, gathering payroll data, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, posting job ads, and assisting with HR-related reports and employee queries. 

Responsibilities and Duties, but not limited to:

• Update our internal databases with new employee information, including contact details and employment forms
• Gather payroll data like paid leave, absences, working hours and bank accounts details
• Screen resumes and application forms
• Schedule and confirm interviews with candidates
• Prepare HR-related reports as requested by supervisor
• Address employee queries about benefits (like number of remaining vacation days)
• Review and distribute company policies in digital formats or hard copies
• Participate in organizing company events

Qualification:

• Has attained at least a Bachelor’s degree in HRM or related field
• Maximum 1 year experience working in a related field
• Basic knowledge of Cameroonian labour legislation
• Willing to learn and grow in a startup environment

Skills required:

• Have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Drive applications
• Team worker who pays attention to details and is goal oriented
• Efficient in oral and written communication
• Respectful, humble and ready to learn
• Fluent in English and can communicate in French

If you think this is for you, we are excited to hear from you. Please apply using this link: https://forms.gle/YKaD5vrV7WU8eW4X9 on or before 03/11/2023.

Please state what excites you the most about this role, and what you think will be most challenging about it.

NB: if you are not contacted within 2 weeks from the deadline, you should consider yourself not shortlisted for the next stage.

GLC provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other status. Female applicants are highly encouraged.