HR Intern Support Refugee Application Process
Remote
Part Time
#Human Resources
#Management
#Communication
Background:
The US government has set up a special immigration program called “US Refugee Admissions Program Priority2” which enables Afghan nationals to apply for a US visa if they have worked for an International NGO that is or was in receipt of USAID funding for their programs in Afghanistan. Relief International is supporting current and former staff in Afghanistan to submit an application through the P2 program. Requests for support are being directed to the RI office in Afghanistan, where the Human Resources team will receive completed referral packages. Once checked, these applications will be forwarded to the HR team at RI’s head office in the US, where they will be checked and verified, before they are submitted to the US government for consideration.
Position Summary.
To support RI with applications for the P2 program, ensuring the applications are correctly completed and logged via the US government portal
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Liaise with the RI HR team in Afghanistan re applications to be referred to RI head office.
- Check the applications that are received from the Afghan office and verify them against identity documents etc; and ensure none of the requireed elements are missing.
- Once checked and verified, forward the applications to the RI CEO for signature.
- Once signed, upload the application/referral documents into the US P2 program portal.
- Maintain a spreadsheet of all applications uploaded.
- Deal with any follow up queries, liaising with the RI HR team in Afghanistan.
What you will learn in the internship
- How HR work to support the international program
- Interact with key staff in the organisation and represent the HR team
- Develop business understanding and ways of working
Safeguarding
- Uphold and promote RI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the vulnerable communities we serve.
