HR ASSISTANT (INTERN, REMOTE)
- Ref: SIR-RT-025-03
- Location: Fully Remote
- Direct Supervisor: Chief Human Resources Officer (HR Director)
- Contract: Fixed term, 6 month (renewable)
Still I Rise is a humanitarian organization founded in 2018 to bring top-quality education to refugee and vulnerable children around the world. Our goal is to end the global education crisis. We are passionately engaged in one of the world’s most ambitious, unique and exciting educational projects: to offer the very highest quality of schooling experience to some of the most disadvantaged children.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented HR Assistant Intern to support our Human Resources department. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit HR practices within a fast-paced and purpose-driven international environment. The position is remote and ideal for individuals seeking practical exposure in HR while contributing to impactful education programs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in screening CVs and shortlisting candidates for various roles across five program locations.
- Support the tracking and reporting of recruitment progress across departments and programs.
- Coordinate and set up interviews with shortlisted candidates.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of onboarding processes for new hires.
- Maintain and organize digital HR files and databases.
- Assist HR and Admin officers on the field in preparing HR documentation, including offer letters and contracts.
- Support HR communications and coordination with candidates and hiring managers.
- Participate in internal meetings and take minutes when needed.
- Contribute to research and benchmarking tasks for HR policies and best practices.
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned by the HR team.
REQUIREMENTS AND ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- Flexible working hours and a fully remote setup.
- Certificate of completion and reference letter upon successful internship.
- Enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, International Development or a related field.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and discretion in handling confidential information.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently.
- Comfortable working in a remote, multicultural, and fast-paced environment.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of French, Arabic, or Spanish is a strong advantage.
- Proficient in G-suite. Proficiency in Asana is a strong plus.
- Passion for social justice, education, and humanitarian causes.
- What We Offer
- A structured internship experience with mentorship from HR professionals.
- Practical knowledge in recruitment, onboarding, and nonprofit HR operations.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment.
How to Apply:
HOW TO APPLY – Candidates are invited to submit their application including a copy of their CV, cover letter and TSC Number (if possessed) by emailing: hr@stillirisengo.organd specifying the subject “HR ASSISTANT”.
Please kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in Still I Rise.
Diversity and inclusion are a central part of Still I Rise values at the highest level. As such, it is key to Still I Rise Organisation and staff to show a passion for excellence for bringing about positive change in all the communities we strive to serve. Our commitment to diversity is linked to our mission of providing quality education access to vulnerable youth and children in torn apart and remote areas across the world, which is essential in shaping and creating the organization, serving all people, respectfully, connected to our scope. We recognise that everyone is different and that attracting, developing and retaining our employees will create a sustainable working environment which is essential to our success. We strongly encourage interested candidates from diverse backgrounds to submit their applications.
