HR Internship

Reports to: Head of People

About BasiGo

BasiGo is a pioneering e-mobility start-up headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with operations in Rwanda, driving a transformation in Africa’s public transportation. We’re providing electric buses as a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to diesel options, reshaping mobility for a greener future. At the heart of BasiGo’s innovation is our Pay-As-You-Drive model, making electric bus ownership and operation accessible and affordable for private sector operators across Africa.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• HR Administration:
  • Assist in maintaining and updating employee records and HR databases in a secure and confidential manner.
  • Assist with preparing HR documents such as contracts, letters, and reports.
  • Support in filing and organising both physical and digital HR documents.
  • Assist in the administration of employee benefits and leave tracking.
  • Assist in carrying out any other administrative duties as may be delegated by the Head of People.
• Recruitment & Onboarding Support:
  • Assist in scheduling interviews and coordinate communication with candidates.
  • Provide general support on recruitment as needed.
  • Assist in collecting and filing new hire documentation.
  • Help maintain trackers for recruitment and onboarding progress.
  • Support offboarding activities as required.

• Culture & Engagement:
  • Assist in planning and executing team-building activities and staff events.
  • Support initiatives that promote a positive workplace culture.

About you

Our Ideal Candidate Would Have:

Education:

• A recent graduate in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

• Internship or volunteer experience in an administrative or operations role
• Exposure to office tools such as Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.

Skills:

• Clear and professional written and verbal communication
• Comfortable interacting with people at all levels
• Ability to handle sensitive employee information with care
• Understands the importance of privacy and professionalism
• Notices small errors and inconsistencies
• Warm, approachable, and a good listener
• Understands different perspectives and practices kindness
• Willing to take on new tasks and learn independently
• Can handle multiple tasks with competing priorities
• Works well with others and supports the HR team
• Eager to grow and gain exposure to various areas of HR
• Thinks through small challenges and tries to find solutions
• Doesn’t get stuck when faced with something unfamiliar