STUDENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (One Year)

Microcred is an investment company whose mission is to create a group of leading microfinance banks and finance companies that will provide financial services and savings products to entrepreneurs who lack access to the traditional financial sector. Microcred was created in July 2005 by PlaNet Finance, and other investors including International Finance Corporation, AXA Belgium and Societe Generale, with the European Investment Bank, the French Development Agency and Developing World Markets joining later. To know more: www.microcred.org
We have exciting learning and development opportunities for highly talented college students, (Interns) to start as soon as possible:

a) Administration (x1)
Main Learning and Development Activities/Areas

 To timely process administration clerical work as assigned by supervisors.
 To be interface with internal customer for timely delivery of services requested
 Timely processing of opex, purchase requisitions and payment requests
 Timely dispatch of branches’ requests
 Timely submission of monthly reports
 Proper filling of all administration documents

Educational Qualifications

Studying towards BCom Purchasing and Supply or equivalent from a recognised institution.

Required Skills

 Must be an effective communicator (written and oral)
 Must have analytical skills
 Proficient in Microsoft Office and internet applications
 Willing to learn
 Customer focus and orientation
 Accurate, organised and motivated

b) Human Resources (x1)

Main Learning and Development Activities/Areas
The Human Resources Intern will learn the practical application of:
 Human Capital Planning
 Steps in the recruiting and hiring process, including: posting job openings, reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, making job offers and negotiating starting salaries.
 The importance of employment law and compliance, especially regarding employment eligibility, confidentiality, proper maintenance of employee files, and forms management.
 The interrelationship of HR and Finance in the areas of new employee paperwork, payroll issues related to on boarding and termination, use of a payroll management database and report generation.

 Employee benefits management
 Learning and Development Management
 Employee Wellness (Welfare, Health and Safety)
 General Industrial relations
 Emerging Contemporary HR issues
Educational Qualifications
 Studying towards an HR Degree/Qualification OR a Social Science Degree plus an HR qualification or equivalent

Required Skills
 Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously
 Excellent people and public relations skills
 Proficient in Microsoft Office and internet applications
 Must be an effective communicator (written and oral)
 Must have analytical skills
 Willing to learn
 Customer focus and orientation
 Accurate, organised and motivated

All interested and eligible candidates who meet the criteria on the advertisement are welcome to apply for the post(s). Owing to the urgency of these positions, we will start the review process as we receive applications and this advert may not run beyond 16 November 2016.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications should be accompanied by an application letter, letter from the institution and a detailed cv, clearly indicating position applied for and should be sent to the:

Human Resources Manager
Microcred Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd
Number 70 Parklane Harare or
zimrecruitment@microcred.com

Please note that Microcred does not charge a fee or require personal banking details at any stage of the recruitment process.