People & Performance Intern.

Job Description

About the role

The People and Performance Intern plays a critical role in supporting the organization’s administrative functions while offering individuals an opportunity to gain practical insights into HR practices, performance management, and workforce development.

Job title: People and Performance Intern

Location: Kampala

Stipend: UGX 700,000 (Monthly)

Preferred start date: November 2026

Length of contract: 6 Months

Reports to: People and Performance Officer

Expected travel: Occasional domestic travels may be required

Key responsibilities

Filing and Documentation (40%)

• Create new personnel files and update internal databases with new employee information, including contact details and employment forms.
• Support the proper maintenance of employee files and ensure they are kept up to date.
• Assist with collecting signed staff timesheets on a monthly basis.
• Support leave management by keeping updated records of staff leave days on the BambooHR system.
• Support the performance management process by ensuring that staff performance reports are fully updated in the system on time.
• Assist with filing, scanning and organising staff documents for easy retrieval.
• Support the updating of staff records and other relevant HR information as required.
• Ensure proper handling and confidentiality of employee files and other HR documents.

Recruitment Support (10%)

• Assist with the smooth induction of new staff by ensuring they receive induction packs and associated information.
• Prepare materials for orientation and assist in conducting orientation sessions as required.
• Assist in conducting reference and background checks for prospective employees.
• Support the preparation and organisation of recruitment documents.
• Assist with scheduling interviews and communicating interview arrangements to candidates as required.
• Support the preparation of onboarding documents for newly recruited staff.

General HR Administration and Office Support (40%)

• Provide administrative support across the Hub on all HR and People & Performance matters.
• Make requests for scheduled staff trainings, support logistics and coordination, and participate in organising organisational events.
• Support logistics for meetings, including travel arrangements, accommodation and coordination of attendees.
• Assist with the implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Support the annual internal and external audit processes by organising and preparing relevant documentation.
• Take minutes in internal People & Performance meetings as required.
• Support the coordination of the Hub Monday Morning Meetings (MMM).
• Provide data entry and general administrative support for staff information and the wider administrative support team.
• Assist with preparing and organising documents for staff meetings, trainings and other HR activities.
• Support the coordination of staff welfare activities and other employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist with following up on outstanding HR documents and administrative tasks as guided by the supervisor.

Front Desk Management (5%)

• Serve as the first point of contact for guests and clients who have appointments with staff.
• Receive and sort mail and all deliveries to the responsible persons.
• Perform general clerical duties, including photocopying, scanning and mailing.
• Maintain a clean and orderly reception area.
• Responsible for evacuation in case of emergencies.
• Direct visitors to the appropriate staff members and provide basic office information as needed.
• Assist with maintaining visitor records and ensuring visitors are directed appropriately.

Other duties as required (5%)

• Other duties as required. Occasionally working on weekends and holidays for which time off in lieu can be taken.

Essential Skills and experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management, Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Business Administration, Public Administration, or any other related discipline.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and support various People & Performance functions.

Desirable Skills and experience

• Familiarity with BambooHR or other HR information systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with knowledge of data analysis tools considered an added advantage.
• Ability to organise tasks, work independently and meet deadlines.
• Good record keeping and basic data management skills.

What we do for you

Work-life Balance

It goes without saying that we work hard at Restless Development. We also recognise the importance of helping staff to maintain a positive work-life balance by offering:

• 12 days’ annual leave in the 6-month period (in addition to public holidays and with an extra day of annual leave given for each full year of service, up to a maximum of 28 days).
• Birthday Leave.
• Access to flexible working.
• Generous study leave.

Apply by 30th October 2026 at 5:00 PM (E.A.T)

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