HR Intern (Short Term Assignment) at M-KOPA

At M-KOPA, We Finance Progress.

Recognized twice by the Financial Times as one Africa’s fastest growing company (2022 and 2023) and by TIME100 Most influential companies in the world 2023 , we’ve served over 3 million customers, unlocking $1 billion in cumulative credit for the unbanked across Africa. At M-KOPA, we empower our people to own their careers through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. We support individual journeys with family-friendly policies, prioritize well-being, and embrace flexibility. Join us in shaping the future of M-KOPA as we grow together. Explore more at m-kopa.com.

Job Purpose:

We are looking for an intern who can offer proficient and effective administrative support to our HR team, while also providing assistance on competency framework projects. You will report to the HR senior lead and this job will be #LI-Onsite

Key Job Responsibilities:

• You will perform various administrative tasks and support our HR-related projects
• You will help prepare employee correspondence and follow-up of staff contracts preparation 
• You will provide support in records management 
• You will provide administrative support to the wider HR team, as required. 
• You will develop and maintain a variety of computer databases, spreadsheets, and other applications.
• Any other additional responsibility within the scope of the role to ensure effective management of the HR team

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent 

Competencies:

• Must be a good communicator
• 0-1year of experience in HR-related work 
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint 
• A constructive mindset focused on growth and the ability to take control of one’s own development. 
• Proficient in utilizing email, MS Office, and other relevant business communication tools.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple teams in the organization 

Skills:

• Interpersonal skills
• Possesses strong problem-solving abilities and analytical aptitude
• The capacity to perform well under duress and meet deadlines
• Exceptional abilities in managing time effectively and prioritizing tasks efficiently
• focus on detail 
• Adept at organizing tasks efficiently and capable of managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously 

What’s in it For you

• Good Compensation Package

M-KOPA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained staff. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

M-KOPA explicitly prohibits the use of Forced or Child Labour and respects the rights of its employees to agree to terms and conditions of employment voluntarily, without coercion, and freely terminate their employment on appropriate notice. M-KOPA shall ensure that its Employees are of legal working age and shall comply with local laws for youth employment or student work, such as internships or apprenticeships. 

M-KOPA does not collect/charge any money as a pre-employment or post-employment requirement. This means that we never ask for ‘recruitment fees’, ‘processing fees’, ‘interview fees’, or any other kind of money in exchange for offer letters or interviews at any time during the hiring process.