Human Resources Intern

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

I-    OPPORTUNITY

The HR intern shall assist with recruitment by posting jobs, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews; Supporting new hire onboarding and employee orientation; Maintaining employee records and databases; Assist with payroll and benefits administration; Drafting HR documents and responses to employee inquiries; and helping to organize HR-related events and projects

II-ABOUT YOU

The HR Intern must have Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field is often preferred. You must equally be Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Must be Familiar with HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems) and technical skills in ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) is a plus. 

As an HR Intern you must have soft skills in written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational and planning abilities, Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in records and documents, Teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively, Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn, Planning and organizing abilities, Timeliness and proactive in the discharge of duties, Ability to inter-face with staff visitors and partners at all levels, Communicates in a manner that inspires confidence and professionalism, Strong team player. High level of discretion.

Please use this link  for the full job description:  JD Professional HR Intern.pdf 

Location: Yaounde

Type of Role: Internship Contract

Reports to: Human Resources Officer /  HRODM

Hay Level: N/A

Closing Date: 22nd September 2025

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.