Human Resources Intern at the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)

The Wildlife Conservation Society is an international NGO headquartered at Bronx Zoo in New York City working to save wildlife and wild lands and to meet global challenges in over 50 countries in Africa, Asia, the Americas and the world’s oceans. The Africa Program is the largest of WCS’s field programs, with approximately 1,100 staff in 12 country programs focused across four major regions (Central Africa, Sudano-Sahel, East and Southern Africa, and Madagascar and Western Indian Ocean).

Our MISSION is to save wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education and inspiring people to value nature. Our VISION is a world where wildlife thrives in healthy lands and seas valued by societies that embrace and benefit from the diversity and integrity of life on earth. Our GOAL is to conserve the world’s largest wild places in 16 priority regions, home to more than 50% of the world’s biodiversity. Our VALUES are Respect, Accountability and Transparency, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Collaboration, Integrity.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resources Intern

Location: Calabar, Cross River
Job Type: Internship

Purpose and Responsibilities

• The Internship program is the internship is to provide graduates with practical hands-on training, learning, and working experience opportunities, while allowing interns to apply their skills and knowledge in a real-world working environment.

Position Description

• The Intern program aims to help the successful intern applicant explore career opportunities, develop new skills and competencies, and build professional working relationships that enhance their employability.
• The Human Resources Intern will support the Human Resources Department with general day-to-day tasks and specific documentation responsibilities.
• The incumbent will focus on organising documents, reviewing documents, scanning and uploading documents, labelling of files, archiving and retrieval of HR documents, as well as support in handling basic human resources tasks to ensure overall efficiency of Human resources.

Main Responsibilities

• Staff files management and support with the updating of the files
• Timesheet management and review in collaboration with the finance team to ensure 100% compliance rate.
• Support with contract drafting while ensuring accurate contracting details
• Support with staff onboarding
• Assist in filing HR documents, both hard and soft copies.
• Maintain an orderly, retrievable, and accessible filing system.
• Support recruitment process (advert, scheduling candidate assessment and conducting reference check
• Manage leave administration

Scanning, Uploading, & Document Review:

• Scan and upload HR documents with appropriate naming convention and document numbering.
• Assist in organising softcopy to aid in easy and timely retrieval.
• Assist in following up with relevant staff to ensure complete staff documentation.
• Verify that all timesheets are properly completed

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist staff with HR related issues
• Support with staff communication and organising staff meetings, training courses, and other events
• Assist during auditing process and audit preparation.
• Perform other HR responsibilities as may be assigned by the HR Manager

Essential criteria for candidates

• A recent graduate of Human Resources or Personnel Management, Social Sciences, Business Administration or Management, or related field.
• Capable of handling key and sensitive documents with complete confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to learn.

WSC Values
All WCS team members are expected to demonstrate strong professional and ethnics values. These include.

• Exemplifying integrity
• Accountability and Transparency
• Collaboration
• Embracing cultural diversity and respect
• Innovation.

Core Competencies:

• Achieving results
• Being accountable
• Working in teams/ managing ourselves and our relationships
• Communicating for impact
• Knowledge of Key HR function and responsibilities.

Functional Skill Set:

• Detail oriented
• Customer service skills
• Planning, organising, and multitasking.
• Managing documents, correspondence, and reports
• Administrative skills

Why Join Us?

• Dynamic Team: Join a dynamic team and work in a collaborative and conducive environment where your idea and everyone's input are valued.
• Growth Opportunities: We believe in providing an enabling environment to develop your career. We are committed to developing your skills and competencies and offer opportunities for career advancement.
• Supportive Environment: Work with a team that values respect, teamwork, and excellence.

Learning Opportunities:

• Gain practical experience in Finance policies, processes and core functions.
• Good understanding and working experience in an international NGO.
• Build real workplace finance competencies and skills and gain valuable working experience for future opportunities.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application (Cover letter and CV as one document) with their matched skill set and experience to: [email protected] using “HR INTERN” as the subject of the mail. 

Application Deadline  3rd August, 2025.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
• WCS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce.
• We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value.
• Females are strongly advised to apply.
• WCS would never ask or request you to pay for applying for a position