HR and Administration Intern

About KOHRW

Kurdistan Organization for Human Rights Watch (KOHRW) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights through monitoring, advocacy, and community-based programs.

Position Summary

The HR and Administration Intern will support the HR and Admin department in daily operations. This internship offers hands-on experience in recruitment, staff records management, office administration, and internal coordination within a dynamic NGO environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Human Resources Support

• Assist in recruitment processes (posting vacancies, screening CVs, scheduling interviews).
• Support onboarding and induction processes for new staff.
• Maintain and update employee records (both physical and digital).
• Assist in tracking staff attendance, leave, and HR documentation.
• Support preparation of HR-related reports and documents.

1. Administrative Support

• Assist in office management and daily administrative tasks.
• Help maintain office filing systems and documentation.
• Coordinate with different departments for administrative needs.
• Support procurement and inventory tracking when needed.

1. General Duties

• Ensure confidentiality of HR and organizational information.
• Provide general support to the HR and Admin team as required.
• Participate in internal meetings and team activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree  in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Good command of English (Kurdish and/or Arabic is an advantage).
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn and work in a team environment.

What You Will Gain

• Practical experience in HR and Administration functions.
• Exposure to NGO operations and work environment.
• Opportunity to develop professional and organizational skills.
• Certificate of completion upon successful internship.
• High-performing interns may be considered for future employment opportunities within KOHRW, subject to organizational needs and available vacancies.

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter to:
hr@kohrw.org
Subject line: HR & Admin Intern