HR officer Intern

About MERA:

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research Advisory (MERA) Global is a dedicated research organization committed to empowering clients through data-driven insights and innovative research solutions. Our mission is to provide clear, actionable information that guides intelligent decision-making.

Headquartered in Damascus, Syria, with a sub-office in the UK and Oman, MERA leverages its extensive expertise in monitoring, evaluation, research, capacity building, and data analytics to enhance the value, impact, and sustainability of programs. Operating in complex and fragile environments, MERA upholds the highest standards of ethical research while fostering accountability and transparency.

Vision Statement:

To be the leading provider of innovative, data-driven research solutions in fragile and conflict-affected environments, transforming complex challenges into opportunities for sustainable development and prosperity.

Mission Statement:

To inform and empower clients through clear, actionable data and research, enabling them to make intelligent, effective decisions in complex and challenging environments.

About the Internship:

We are seeking a passionate HR Intern to join our team remotely. This unpaid internship provides hands-on experience in human resources management, recruitment, and organizational development within a fast-growing research and M&E sector.

Key Responsibilities:

As an HR Intern, you will:

• Support Recruitment Activities: Assist in sourcing candidates, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews.
• Employee Onboarding & Offboarding: Help coordinate onboarding and orientation processes for new hires and support offboarding procedures.
• HR Documentation & Compliance: Maintain and organize HR records, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Employee Engagement & Culture: Support initiatives to foster a positive work culture and enhance employee engagement.
• Training & Development: Assist in identifying training needs and coordinating professional development programs.
• HR Process Improvement: Contribute to refining HR systems and procedures to enhance efficiency.
• HR Data Analysis: Help in tracking and analyzing HR metrics related to recruitment, retention, and employee satisfaction.
• Administrative Support: Assist in day-to-day HR operations and other related tasks as required.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong interest in human resources, recruitment, and organizational development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• A collaborative, proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Some knowledge of HR practices or recruitment processes (preferred but not required).
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in human resources, business administration, psychology, or a related field.

What We Offer:

• Valuable experience working with expert teams in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Exposure to HR best practices in an international organization.
• Mentorship from seasoned HR professionals.
• A certificate of completion upon successful fulfillment of the internship requirements, issued by MERA.
• Flexibility to work remotely.

Join Us!

At MERA, we offer you the opportunity to work with an energetic and innovative team while gaining invaluable experience in HR management and organizational development. While unpaid, this internship opens doors to meaningful career development opportunities. Come help us build a strong and engaged workforce!