Launch your career in humanitarian service as the HR & Admin Intern with Johanniter in Nairobi. This opportunity is perfect for ambitious, detail-oriented Kenyan graduates eager to master the foundational mechanics of human resources and robust office administration. You will be instrumental in supporting recruitment processes, maintaining vital HR documentation, managing office logistics, and ensuring seamless daily operations, all while upholding the core values of a leading international aid organization dedicated to climate resilience and disaster response.
Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe (Die Johanniter) is a major German Protestant non-governmental organization and voluntary humanitarian group focused on ambulance services, first aid, and social welfare. In Kenya, we support communities in adapting to climate change and help people affected by natural disasters to secure their basic needs.
HR & Admin Intern
Overall job purpose: To provide administrative support for various tasks within the HR and Administration Department.
Responsibilities
Strategy and Vision
- Actively supports the values of Johanniter and shapes his/her work according to these values
- Contributes to the development and implementation of the global strategy of Johanniter International Assistance in his/her area of responsibility
- Supports the implementation of the country strategy in his/her area of responsibility in line with the global JIA strategy
HR related tasks:
- Supports with the recruitment of new staff (posting job advertisements, 1st stage of shortlisting etc.)
- Supports with the onboarding of new staff
- Assists in maintaining HR tools and systems i.e. staff contracts, leave planning and the leave tracker, performance management, immigration processes etc.
- Supports with maintaining personnel files, ensuring they are up to date, complete and well organized
- Assist in filing of statutory documentation.
Administration related tasks
Performs the following duties at the request of the HR & Administration Officer:
- Performs general clerical duties including, but not limited to;
- Photo-copying and scanning of documents
- Correspondence – drafts emails and letters to staff and suppliers
- Filing of Administration documents and correspondence
- Carries out messenger/errand duties including but not limited to;
- Purchasing of office internet and staff airtime; and preparation of cash liquidation documents to be given to Finance
- Purchasing of office supplies; coordinates with the respective vendors to purchase office supplies, prepare cash liquidations and their supporting documents to be given to Finance
- Supports with other Admin related errands such as the delivery of documents to various offices as requested.
- Supports with the management of country office facilities and ensure that repairs, plumbing, electrical and maintenance works are done in timely manner, in accordance with the terms of the lease agreement
- Supports the HR and Admin Officer in the follow up utilities’ payments and other invoices
- Assists in following up for administration related invoices and receipts from vendors
- Assists in booking for taxis, meeting/training venues and accommodation as requested, liaising with logistics for procurement purposes
- Assists in booking catering services and other services required for office meetings
- Assists in keeping and updating key Administration contacts i.e. suppliers and vendors of various services and products
- Assists in monitoring office supplies (kitchen and cleaning), stationery and orders for replacement in a timely manner
- Assists in tracking requests coming to the HR and Admin department to ensure efficient turnaround time in service delivery
- Assists in following up staff time sheets
- Assists in the proper disposal of HR and Admin waste documents
- Performs other tasks as may be assigned by the HR & Admin Officer relevant to the position
Office reception duties:
- Welcoming and assisting visitors in a friendly manner
- Ensure that the meeting room is kept tidy at all times and supports staff with setting up of the meeting room when necessary
- Manages correspondence/parcels at the reception and dispatches both internally and externally
Safeguarding:
- Supports the HR and Admin Officer in ensuring proper safeguarding induction for all new staff within 8 weeks of joining
- Supports the HR and Admin Officer in organizing for safeguarding trainings and refresher trainings for all staff
- Report cases of safeguarding incidences via the appropriate reporting mechanism
- Promote a culture of safeguarding within the organization and ensures people we work with are not exposed to harm or abuse
Person Specification:
Profession Qualification and experience
- Degree in Human Resource Management or another relevant degree
- New graduates are encouraged to apply
- 0 to 1 year maximum of experience in an HR & administration or similar position
Skills:
- Good interpersonal skills
- Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Team player
- Excellent computer skills
Application Guidelines:
Johanniter is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Suitable candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
We require background checks (including criminal record and reference checks) to protect the vulnerable and prevent abuse.
Applications for this position MUST include the following:
- A concise and up to date CV.
- A cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria for this position as stated above (no more than 1 page).
- Reference contacts (phone numbers and email addresses) of three referees.
- Certificate of Good Conduct from DCI (within the past 12 months) – this will be requested if you are offered the position.
Applications which do not include all of the above will not be considered.
Applications should be sent until 5th February 2026 by 5pm.
Please indicate HR & Admin Intern in the subject line of your e-mail.
Short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews via email.
The selected candidate should be ready to start immediately.
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To Apply for this position, send your application to recruitment.kenya@johanniter.de
