PRCMGT1 Internship with the Foundation for Enterprise
Management Innovations, Inc. (FEMI Inc.)
A Final Report Presented to The Faculty of Ramon V. del Rosario - College of Business Decision Sciences and Innovation Department De La Salle University- Manila
In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Course Practicum for Business Management (PRCMGT1)
Chapter One: The Project Management Experience The Foundation for Enterprise Management Innovations, Inc. (FEMI) is a non- government business organization with operations that aim at sustaining and helping entrepreneurs in venturing in bigger operations by providing loans and business development trainings (FEMI, 2013). They company puts emphasis on the practice of lending money with a heart to it clients, called benepartners. Their benepartners are small or medium sized businesses that are in need of credit loans; but due to their operations and size, banks and other financial institutions disapprove their request for loans. Thus, FEMI is a more lenient alternative with lesser requirements and collaterals that help support these companies, additionally providing them consultation and training services as well.
Vision FEMI will be a substantial contributor to driving social and economic development in the Philippines and will be recognized in the industry as an expert on the Missing Middle Segment. Mission We will enable social development through economic empowerment of the Filipino entrepreneurs. We will recruit, develop, and grow missing middle enterprises outside Metro Manila. Employment generation will be our key indicator of success. There were two projects that our group was tasked to handle, which were the Survey Implementation Project and the OJT Program Documentation Project. The first project, the survey implementation project, focused on conducting a satisfaction survey, which provided FEMIs Executive Director, information or better knowledge on the expectations and level of satisfaction of the firms employees, board of trustees, active consultants, investors, lenders, and funders. The study provides a better understanding of how FEMIs business operations are affected by the job satisfaction of FEMIs stakeholders, in relation to their performance as well. This also helps FEMI ensure that their stakeholders are well taken cared of and properly compensated for the services that they provide for the company. 1 The second project, the OJT Program Documentation, focused on creating a documentation material, which FEMI can use and implement in the near future when they fully establish their Internship Program. This program is not already limited to the project-based internship, similar to what is being done with DLSU Business Management students; but instead a short and long-term internship program, which is more commonly known with the 8am-5pm work hours, and the like.
Chapter Two: Assessment of Project Management Internship The project management internship pushes students to be more aware and exposed to experiences in the real world. The program gives students the opportunity to better apply the learnings they receive in the classroom into their tasks in the organizations that they are helping or working for. In addition, the practicum helped us become more adaptable to certain situations that we are faced with. These situations are not only limited to the challenges that the students face in the workplace; but also in being keen on working with others and adjusting to the different types of work habits you can be faced with. Furthermore, students can also develop skills and professional attitudes that will help them cope to situations in the workplace. This experience can also help in motivating students to look forward to being ready to plan their careers. Choosing career paths can be quite difficult. And personally, I am still not a hundred percent sure of which career path I will be taking since I know that eventually I would have to be involved or part of the family business. Although the project that we were tasked to do is not very in line with the family business that I see myself a part of, I can more or less apply my experience of working with a team, and knowing how to better evaluate the satisfaction level of the companys board of trustees, employees, and etc. Moreover, working with FEMI, which is a non-government socially responsible business organization, it can continue to drive me to be more socially aware of my surroundings and knowing how to give back to society. This internship experience pushed us to learn the value for money not only for the given fact that the internship is unpaid; but more for the reason that we really need to manage our resources well most especially in handling a business. It is very important to ensure stability in finances and cash flows to keep the company running. Furthermore, 2 hearing that FEMIs benepartners are dependent on them not only for credit loans but training and consultancy services; we must manage our leadership skills well. As a student in Lasalle, we are or were exposed to many leadership opportunities. Hearing feedback from employees that they want more chances to improve their leadership skills; it made me realize that in the workplace, Lasallians can gain an edge on that certain factor as long as they are able to exhibit those skills well. The internship experience also made me realize how important it is to gain connections and the expose oneself through a network of people in order to learn more and help with personal growth, which can come as a handy resource tool to gain advantageous benefits in the real world. Chapter Three: Reflections I believe that I have the competencies that I am a truly responsible person, which means that I am keen with deadlines and the drive to be assured that I will be able to produce a quality output on or before a given deadline. I also find my flexibility to adapting to situations another competency that I can use as a tool or resource for me to succeed in my chosen career path. The two strengths that I have mentioned also helps me to push myself beyond my capabilities to be able to be a better individual, by being a more holistic human being. Despite these strengths, I know that I also have the weakness of being too much of a perfectionist, even if this can also be a strength depending on how I use that attitude. The perfectionist in me becomes a weakness because it makes me easily annoyed or frustrated when there are quite some lacking things that need to be done for a certain task. Despite this, it can also be considered a strength because it pushes me to help my team and make sure that we are able to provide the corresponding output with good quality. I know that I have gained a lot of skills being in DLSU, and being exposed to opportunities like this internship program. Despite these, I know that as a imperfect human being, I still have a lot of room for improvement; those of which that can help me hone my skills and push be to be a better person in the future. It helps me realize that I have to push myself further outside my comfort zone in order to grown as a good and responsible professional. 3 Through my internship experience, I was able to gain a lot of things like learning how to really be keen with meeting deadlines. It made me realize that even the littlest or the largest things cannot be used as excuses to not accomplish the tasks that are assigned to us come the time of the deadline. In addition, it is also important to communicate between your team and your supervisor. This is in order to assure that you will really be able to meet the expectations they have for the output they are requesting. This can also be used as a opportunity to learn from the experiences the supervisors have had in the past. Lastly, the practicum program has helped me know my strengths and weaknesses as a person. These have helped me think a few steps further of what I really want to be in life. I know it is quite a difficult decision to make. A serious matter that needs deep and thorough thinking; but at the very least, the summer internship has helped me identify the things I need to know and improve on in choosing the right career path.
4 Appendices Appendix A.1: De La Salle University Decision Sciences and Innovation Department
Final Progress Report
Period Covered by the Report: April 23, 2014 May 14, 2014
1. Project title: OJT Program Implementation & Survey Implementation
Client Organization: The Foundation for Enterprise Management Innovations, Inc. (FEMI)
Client Name: Mr. Willie Perasol
Position: Executive Director
2. Project Assistant(s): Name DLSU ID# 1) Lam, Derrence 11000708 2) Te, Krislynn 11011343 3) Tiu, Johann 11043555
3. Time frame: ! Date project implemented : April 23, 2014 ! Expected date of completion : May 14, 2014
4. Project-related activities done:
At this point, it is safe to say that the group has already done fifty percent (50%) of the project, bothfor the OJT Program Implementation and the Survey Implementation. Based on the Gantt chart for the OJTProgram Implementation, the group has already finished until task 9 and is only finalizing the first part of thedocument. After we finalize the document for initial checking, the group is planning to let Sir Willie Perasolsee the first part of the proposed OJT Program come next week. For the Survey Implementation, the group isstill having an ongoing survey for the FEMI consultants, employees, investors and board of trustees. Wehave also further improved, revised and polished all the existing survey questionnaires to make datagathering more convenient and a lot more accurate for both the group and the survey respondents.
5. Problem/s encountered and corresponding action undertaken: 5
The group did not encounter any problem.
Signature over printed name of Project Assistants Date
_______________________________________ _______________ Lam, Derrence May 5, 2014
_______________________________________ _______________ Te, Krislynn May 5, 2014
_______________________________________ _______________ Tiu, Johann May 5, 2014
6 Appendix A.2: De La Salle University Decision Sciences and Innovation Department
Final Progress Report
Period Covered by the Report: April 23, 2014 May 14, 2014
1. Project title: OJT Program Implementation & Survey Implementation
Client Organization: The Foundation for Enterprise Management Innovations, Inc. (FEMI)
Client Name: Mr. Willie Perasol
Position: Executive Director
2. Project Assistant(s): Name DLSU ID# 1) Lam, Derrence 11000708 2) Te, Krislynn 11011343 3) Tiu, Johann 11043555
3. Time frame: ! Date project implemented : April 23, 2014 ! Expected date of completion : May 14, 2014
4. Project-related activities done:
We have finish one hundred percent (100%) of the project, both for the OJT Program Implementation project and the Survey Implementation project. Based on the Gantt chart for the OJT Program Implementation, the group has already finished until task 13; the remaining tasks which are tasks 14, 15 and 16 are yet to be accomplished since these are the Presentation tasks, the Culminating activity and the submission of the final progress report to the company and to the OJT adviser, respectfully. In addition, the group has decided to provide the company a draft version of a potential brochure that they may use in the near future, in line with the companys desire to implement an OJT Program. For the Survey Implementation, based on the Gantt chart the group has already finished until task 14 and similar to the OJT Implementation Program, the three remaining unfinished tasks will be are the Presentation tasks, the Culminating activity and the submission of the final progress report to the company and to the OJT adviser, respectfully.
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5. Problem/s encountered and corresponding action undertaken:
The group has slight difficulties contacting the survey respondents.
Signature over printed name of Project Assistants Date
_______________________________________ _______________ Lam, Derrence May 14, 2014
_______________________________________ _______________ Te, Krislynn May 14, 2014
_______________________________________ _______________ Tiu, Johann May 14, 2014
8 1 Foundation for Enterprise Management Innovations, Inc. (FEMI Inc.)
A Survey Implementation Project Presented to Foundation for Enterprise Management Innovations, Inc. (FEMI Inc.)
In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Course Practicum for Business Management (PRCMGT1)
Presented By: LAM, Derrence TE, Krislynn Audrey TIU, Johann Christoffer
PRCMGT1 Adviser: Mr. Stephan Chow
May 14, 2014 Appendix B.1: Survey Implementation Project A 2 I. Company Background About FEMI The Foundation for Enterprise Management Innovations, Inc. (FEMI) was established in February 2007. It is a non-government business organization with operations that aim at sustaining and helping entrepreneurs in venturing in bigger operations by providing loans and business development trainings(FEMI, 2013). FEMI emphasizes on the practice of "lending with a heart". Its clients, which are called "benepartners" are treated as part of the family. Compared to banks and other financial institutions, FEMI requires more lenient requirements and collateral and boasts in providing support even after credit through training and consultation services. (FEMI, 2013).
Vision FEMI will be a substantial contributor to driving social and economic development in the Philippines and will be recognized in the industry as an expert on the Missing Middle Segment.
Mission We will enable social development through economic empowerment of the Filipino entrepreneurs. We will recruit, develop, and grow missing middle enterprises outside Metro Manila. Employment generation will be our key indicator of success.
3 Core Values 1. Trustworthy - To be honest at all times and ensure the competence necessary to deliver programs for the benepartners. 2. Caring - To be sensitive to the feelings and needs of our stakeholders. 3. Passionate - To view work as an opportunity to improve not as a job. 4. Committed - To perform our mandates wholeheartedly. 5. With Integrity - To impart the moral purpose in everything we do to the benepartners. 6. Patriotic - To aspire that every person involved will actively participate in our endeavours.
II. Background of the Study The project aims to conduct a survey that will for FEMIs stakeholders, which will provide the firm with better knowledge of the expectations and level of satisfaction of its employees, board of trustees, active consultants and and investors. This study is needed in order to understand satisfaction of FEMIs stakeholders, which can also create a significant impact on how they work and deal with the company, on a regular basis. This is also based on the fact that there is really a need to ensure that FEMIs stakeholders are well taken cared of and properly compensated for the services that they provide for the company.
Time: - To be able provide the necessary documentation for the survey data gathered, its results and recommendations before the deadline of May 15, 2014.
4 Budget - To be able to work within the budget that will be provided by the company, in case of any necessary expenses for the project. - To maximize the capabilities, time and effort of the project team. Performance: - To improve the existing satisfaction survey for FEMIs employees, board of trustees, and investors. - To create a new survey questionnaire for FEMIs active consultants in order to measure their level of satisfaction as business consultants for the company. - To execute the survey and provide the company with ways on how to improve their existing business functions or processes. - To be able to perform up to, and beyond, the expected performance of the team.
III. Review of Existing Survey The surveys that will be used in this study will be based on the initial material, except for the Survey for Active Consultants, that has been drafted by previous project interns of FEMI. Despite the material that is already available, the group has decided to revise the materials in order to better measure the satisfaction of FEMIs stakeholders, by further asking relevant questions to gain more information on the matter. A new survey has been made for FEMIs Active Consultants since no initial material has been made in the past.
a. Survey for Employees (See Appendix 1) b. Survey for Investors, Funders and Lenders (See Appendix 2) 5 c. Survey for Board of Trustees (See Appendix 3) d. Survey for Active Consultants (See Appendix 4)
IV. Research Methodology a. Research Design The research is a combination of both Descriptive research and Causal research. Descriptive research is used to describe characteristics of a population or phenomenon being studied. It does not answer questions about how/when/why the characteristics occurred. Causal research, on the other hand, is an investigative act which determines which variable might be causing certain behaviour; the research helps to identify the relationship between two variables and what happens to variable B when variable A behaves in a certain manner.
b. Data Collection Method The researchers were able to reach out to their respondents through the main method of disseminating the survey instrument through the respondents personal email addresses and the conducting of online surveys. On one hand, the employees of FEMI answered the online survey questionnaire with the use of Google Analytics. The link was disseminated through the aid of FEMIs Executive Director that helped the researchers gather the data needed for the study. The other respondents, on the other hand, FEMIs Investors, Lenders, Board of Trustees, and Consultants, answered the questionnaire through the document file that was sent through their email addresses. These techniques aided the researchers in assuring the quality of data they receive is 6 accurate, and still providing convenience for the respondents due to their busy schedules.
c. Research Instrument There were four research instruments that were used in this research. First was the Survey Instrument for FEMIs employees. This questionnaire consists of five questions that focus on the different factors that affect the satisfaction of employees on their job, working conditions, company policies, their colleagues, and more important their feedback and satisfaction on the company as an overall business entity. The next research instrument was the Survey Instrument for Investors, Funders, and Lenders. The survey material focuses on the reasons that these shareholders continue to support FEMI. More than this, it also provides us with the needed information in order to ensure the satisfaction of FEMIs shareholders on their investments of capital, labor and various resources into the company. Thirdly, the Survey Instrument for the firms Board of Trustees contains questions that measure the satisfaction they have on the performance of the companys employees, the meetings that are held, the facilities of the firm, the seminars, the reports that they receive, and lastly, the over-all firm performance of FEMI. Lastly, the Survey Instrument for FEMIs Active Consultants. The questions in this instrument focuses on the feedback they have on how FEMI responds to the suggestions and consultations they give for the company. Furthermore, the survey also aims to know how much the respondents are willing to support the firm in the future, based on the current relationship they have with the company. 7 d. Survey Respondents The table below shows the target population or needed respondents for the survey instruments that are needed to accomplish the objective of assessing the level of satisfaction of FEMIs shareholders. Respondents Satisfaction Survey for FEMIs Employees 6 Satisfaction Survey for FEMIs Investors, Lenders and Funders 9 Satisfaction Survey for FEMIs Board of Trustees 9 Satisfaction Survey for FEMIs Active Consultants 5 Total Respondents: 29
V. Presentation of Data and Results Actual Respondents Satisfaction Survey for FEMIs Employees 5 of 6 Satisfaction Survey for FEMIs Investors, Lenders and Funders 6 of 9 Satisfaction Survey for FEMIs Board of Trustees 4 of 9 Satisfaction Survey for FEMIs Active Consultants 3 of 5 Total Actual Respondents: 18 of 29
Results can be found in Part VI together with the corresponding analysis and discussion. VI. Analysis and Discussion As part of our study, we have conducted a survey among Foundation for Enterprise Management Innovations employees, board of trustees, investors and funders, and consultants. 8 I. Board of Trustees
When asked what the Board of Trustees thinks that should be improved in FEMIs operations, one is FEMI should improve the credit process including credit investigation and financial analysis. Another is to have more appropriate seminars that can be more easily applied to the BP businesses and to instil a more effective marketing of credit services. FEMIs operations should have more funds and more consultants to further improve it.
The proponents also asked the board to rate the fields of FEMI based on their satisfaction. Firstly, 5 out of 6 members of the board of trustees strongly agree with FEMIs overall mission, as the other one answered agree. Secondly, out of the 6 respondents, 4 members of the board agree with FEMIs targets, 1 respondent strongly agrees with it, and 1 member chose not to answer. Third, we asked them to rate their satisfaction on FEMIs goals each year and 4 out of 6 respondents agree to it, 1 respondent chose neutral as his answer, and one respondent did not give his answer. Lastly, when asked how satisfied they are with regards to FEMIs operation so far, 3 out of the 6 respondents agree to be satisfied with it and 2 answered neutral. The proponents also asked the board about their ideas on how to improve FEMIs facilities and database, answers are as follows: 1.) Financial performance, Increase in hard core supporters and benepartners A. OVERALL SATISFACTION ON FEMI Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 1. I agree with FEMIs overall mission. X XXXXX 2. I agree with FEMIs targets. XXXX X 3. I agree with FEMIs goals each year. X XXXX 4. I am satisfied with FEMIs operation so far. XX XXX 9 2.) Database has to be reviewed by competent consultant as far as design is concerned, 3.) Brochure for marketing needs improvement 4.) Involvement of OJT students will be of help for new ideas for the company
As to the board of trustees satisfaction on FEMIs facilities, we started off with the location, 4 out of 6 say that they are satisfied with FEMIs location and 2 are neutral. Next is the facilities in the office of FEMI, one is not satisfied, 3 respondents are satisfied and 2 are neutral. As for FEMIs website, 5 out of 6 are neutral and 1 chose not to answer the question. For the book and brochure, one is unsatisfied, one is neutral, 3 are satisfied, and one did not answer the question. We also asked about FEMIs database and we got negative feedbacks about it wherein one is very unsatisfied, 2 are unsatisfied, and 2 are neutral.
Half of the board of trustees thinks that FEMI should hold meetings monthly and 2 respondents think that FEMI should hold meetings quarterly. Other ideas for the extra meetings can be scheduled on weekends so that those who are working can attend, for committees bimonthly, and for board biannually.
B. FEMIS FACILITIES Very Unsatisfied Unsatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied 1. FEMIs office location. XX XXXX 2. FEMIs facilities. X XX XXX 3. FEMIs website. XXXXX 4. FEMIs book and brochure. X X XXX 5. FEMIs database. X XX XX 10
Most of the board of trustees strongly agrees that meetings are necessary for updates about FEMI, 2 of them agree as well. One of the board members agrees that the meetings waste his time. However, 3 out of 6 and 2 out of 6 strongly disagrees and disagrees respectively, that the meetings waste their time. Most of the board members also agree that meetings provide enough information they need. As well as how well prepared the meetings are, they all seem to agree that meetings are designed and planned well for them.
The proponents asked them about their ideas to make meetings more efficient and their answers are as follows: Improve pre-meeting info: agenda, minutes of previous meeting, action points arising from meeting, regular schedule of meetings pre-determined, attendance of relevant members. Reports must also be sent at least 3 days in advance so members can prepare, Documentation of what transpires is important as well.
C. FEMIS MEETING Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 1. The meetings are necessary for us to be updated about FEMI XX XXXX 2. The meetings waste our time. XXX XX X 3. The meetings provide enough information I need. XX XX X 4. The meetings are well prepared. XX XXXX 11 Most of the respondents do not encounter any difficulty when attending meetings. An average of 3 seminars should be held per year according to the board of trustees. Most of the Board can make time to attend the said seminars of FEMI. When asked if they encountered any troubles in taking time to attend the seminars of FEMI, some suggested that proper advance notice should be given by training staff while some said that it will depend on their other commitments.
More than 80% of the respondents agree that the seminars FEMI holds are well organized. Half agrees that the locations of the seminars are convenient while the other half are neutral about it. Most of the board agree that time is well allotted while half believes that the number of participants of the seminar is proper. D. FEMIS SEMINAR Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 1. The seminars are well organized. X XXXX X
2. The seminars locations are convenient. XXX XXX 3. The time is well allotted. XX XXXX 4. The numbers of participants is proper. X XX XXX E. FEMIS MEMBERS/STAFF Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 1. FEMIs staff has worked efficiently in achieving the goals of the company. X XXX X 2. FEMIs staff always completes their tasks successfully. X X X X 3. FEMIs staff complies with FEMI regulatory. X XX X 12 The board of trustees believes that FEMIs staffs have worked efficiently in achieving the goals of the company; however, one of them disagrees. As for FEMIs staffs who always complete their requirements and tasks successfully, the respondents are more on the agree side. Lastly, most respondents went for neutral as they assessed FEMIs staff companies with FEMI regulatory. Overall, the board of trustees is satisfied with regards to their employees performance. When asked about their thoughts as to whether or not to increase the number of staffs in FEMI, their answers are as follows: Current state is under review; should be appropriate to plans as developed, Can expand the workforce as the organization grow Not until expansion is in place Those that were left in the office are those who showed commitment and passion for FEMIs goals.
To further know more about how much they are informed about FEMI, the proponents asked them if the reports were able to provide them information they need and 2 people answered yes, 2 respondents answered no, and 1 person answered sometimes. When asked if the company submits reports on time, most of them answered yes. As for the quality of reports that are given to them, they all agree to be satisfied with it and they think that the reports should be made monthly in order to maintain the quality of work the company provides. The proponents also got a positive feedback from the board as their ratings ranged from 3-4, on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest.
13 Feedbacks from the board of trustees about FEMIs operation are as follows: FEMI has to have employees who have hard working leadership; They need to reform evolving business model finding balance between NGO ideals and professional organizational standards of performance. Further improvements can be achieved by attracting more consultants to assist in their respective fields of expertise. More structure has to be put in place. Better hiring and selection of staff in the future. As in the past, as much as FEMI can, it should tap the expertise of the Board Members and utilize them to help the beneficiaries improve their operations. It should also actively encourage them to invest in FEMI to increase their stake consequently interest in operations. Mistakes are there for us to learn which are essential to FEMIs growth. Fast learner-employees so that improvements are faster than usual They are all willing to continue their support to FEMI.
II. Investors
As for the investors, the proponents asked them why do they support FEMI and most of the investors answered for FEMIs vision focus on the growth of MSMEs and at the same time, FEMI is one of their clients. They have also received interest, cooperation from FEMI, and personal satisfaction in supporting the company. The investors also receive their interest on time as well as their notices and annual and monthly reports. They also added that they do not encounter any difficulties when they lend money or support FEMIs operation.
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The proponents got good feedback from the investors as to how good are the vision and mission of the company. Most of the respondents are contented with the operation of FEMI so far and same goes to the content of information provided through annual report, investor presentations, and quarterly reports update. The investors also rated FEMIs quality of reports as satisfactory. A positive feedback was also received with regards to the responsiveness of FEMI to their queries/grievances and promptness in paying interest.
Half of the investors agree that their investment in FEMI is considered as a good investment while the other half are still unsure. They also agree that FEMI needs their help in order to function to the companys fullest potential. There are also no grievances of investors that are not addressed by FEMI so far and they are very much willing to help FEMIs operation in the future.
Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Good Very Good 1. FEMIs vision and mission. X XXX 2. FEMIs operation so far. X X XX 3. Content of information provided through annual report, investor presentations, and quarterly reports are updated. XX XX 4. Quality of the reports. XXX X 5. Responsiveness of FEMI to your queries/ grievances. XX XX 6. Promptness in paying interest. X X XX 15 III. Consultants
For the active consultants of FEMI, the proponents asked them what kind of consulting services they provide for FEMI and they do Administrative / Executive Consultancy, Financial Management, Credit Program, Human Resource & Development, Organizational Development & Assessment, and Program and Project Reviews. When asked why they work as FEMIs consultants, they strongly believe that one of the main reasons is that they are able to meet and encounter new kinds of people, another is that FEMI provides them good benefits, FEMI also provides them challenging situations which will help them hone their skills as consultants. The consultants also agree that with FEMI being a non-government organization, they want to aid FEMI and improve their business operations. They want to encourage improvement in FEMI and it is their social responsibility to give back to the society. Very Unsatisfied Unsatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied Communication between consultant and the firm XX X Firms Adaptability to certain situations and suggestions XX X Network Expansion XX X Personal Growth and Opportunities X X Faced with Challenging situations XX Overall Satisfaction X X X 16 Above is the table of consultants satisfaction rate. Consultants are happy with their communication with the firm. Mostly neutral are the feedbacks of the consultants with regards to the firms adaptability to certain situations and suggestions. However, most consultants are unsatisfied with their network expansion. A relatively positive feedback was given to FEMIs personal growth and opportunities. They are also satisfied as to how they react when faced to challenging situations. The proponents also got a positive feedback for their overall satisfaction.
The proponents asked for their ideas on operations of FEMI, the consultants stated that they need to continue working to improve the skills of the staff and the systems as well as the accounting department, wherein they should have a sales plan that needs fine tuning. Admittedly, the consultants find their jobs very challenging but will continue to support and aid the firm as a consultant of FEMI.
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The proponents conducted a survey among the employees of FEMI. When asked about their reasons on working with FEMI, the employees stated that the firm provides them good environment to develop, it hones their skills, to be able to help other people, to gain experience on how to work in a foundation. When asked how satisfied they are with the following aspects when they work for FEMI, as for salary, most of the employees are neutral about it. As for the benefits, some are unsatisfied, while some are neutral. The reason behind their answers for salary and benefits, is because the employees think that they give more than they receive since they work for a foundation. As for the management, mostly are satisfied. Next is knowledge enhancement, most employees are satisfied, same goes to network expansion and growth opportunity. As for the overall satisfaction, most employees answered neutral, because again, it 17 is all about giving back to the community rather than getting paid at a higher cost. Employees also agree that their jobs give them the opportunity to learn, they have the tools and resources they need to do their job, and they have been trained to perform their jobs well. Some of the employees also disagree that they have the right amount of recognition to do their work. They also disagree that they feel underutilized in their job. In fact, they are over utilized because of lack of manpower. They even stated that they do extra works because of it. When asked about the work expected from them, most of the employees answered neutral. For some reason, the employees also feel pressured at their work too because of lack of manpower, which leads them to go for the extra mile and do extra job.
The employees agree that the morale of their department is high, as well as they can develop comprehensively when they work for FEMI and their satisfaction in working on their departments. Ideas are also shared by the employees to the proponents in order to improve their specific jobs and the ideas are as follows: Additional authority, more involvement in management decisions, and having additional people for the company. To attend enhancement seminars as a new credit officer and to have a driving lesson. additional trainings and seminars to develop more my skills in evaluating a certain business.
FEMIs employees seem to agree that they easily get along with their colleagues, as well as to communicate with people sufficiently with one another and their managers enable them to perform their best. They also believe that they are always supported by their colleagues whenever they encounter problems and the abilities of the employees are highly evaluated by managers. 18 As for the overall satisfaction on FEMIs overall mission, targets, mission to the staffs and clients, the employees responded with a positive feedback and they feel that they are really part of FEMI, and this is caused by good working environment of the firm. Employees are not as satisfied when it comes to the vacation they receive compared to the day off that FEMI allows. Some of them stated that FEMI lacks teambuilding activities such as outings. As for the medical assurance, the respondents are very unsatisfied as well as other benefits they could get from the firm, because of the ratio of what they are giving compared to what they are receiving. V. SWOT Analysis STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES OPPORTUNITIES THREATS FEMIs vision and mission FEMIs operations Hardcore supporters Funds FEMIs goals and targets Database Benepartners Stakeholders FEMIs facilities Late reports Brochures Work pressure Meetings held FEMIs structure Expansion of FEMI Seminars conducted Quality of reports Adding of staffs FEMIs staffs Network expansion Connection and collaboration with other NGOs
Promptness in paying interest Employee benefits Improved hiring process Responsiveness Salary Communication between the consultants and the firm Medical assurance Personal growth workload 19 Workplace Caring boss FEMI as a good investment
VII. Conclusion and Recommendation After analyzing results of the survey that was conducted on the Satisfaction of FEMIs Stakeholders, it can be seen that on an overall aspect, these stakeholders are generally satisfied on their work in the company, as well as the companys performance. But despite having these results, there are still some important factors that need further improvement in order for the company to have consistency in it business operations. Having such will also help them easily attract investors in the future. For the Board of Trustees, they are well satisfied on most aspects except for meetings, wherein they believe that it sometimes becomes a waste of their time. They are also dissatisfied on the facilities and staff that FEMI has. Furthermore, commentaries and feedbacks from them show how there is a plan of expansion, which will definitely be good for FEMI. These can also affect the impact they will have on interested parties when these plans are in place, since they are also able to provide better reputation for the company. For the results of the investors, funders and lenders, almost a 100% of them provided answers that are satisfactory to very good. This shows that they are well aware of the good investment that they made into the company. Despite this being the case, there surely are still some rooms for improvement on the side of the company to not only continue their ties with those who fund the companys business operations and the credit line for benepartners. They will also be able to attract an inflow on investors and lenders who will be able to help not only the company but their benefactors who highly rely on the company for a source of credit that helps in their personal business operations. 20 Consultants, on the otherhand, also play an important role in FEMI by providing them constructive feedbacks, which will be able to help on their business operations. These consultations can help FEMI achieve their desired expansion in the future. They have a drive to understand and help the company, most especially because of the line of vision of the company that generally drives on giving back to society. Lastly, for employees, there is a clear positive line of feedback due to the good manner of management that exists in the company. Despite this, it can be good for FEMI to further enhance and improve the skills of their employees, which in return will be able to create further drive for them to perform better. In boosting their performance, they will be able to help them have more leadership drive, which will help management trust them more and provide them more authoritiy in making management decisions. that they believe they deserve. It is recommended for FEMI to do satisfaction surveys on a more permanent time frame. This will be able to ensure that they are not only being able to have satisfied stakeholders; but more importantly, they can also see a different view of certain situations that will also aid them in making good and thorough business decisions. Being the institution that FEMI is, the company clear with their vision and how they want others to relate to this. This kind of strength can be utilized by FEMI in the future, since there are a lot of growing businesses that are attracted to helping such kind of institution. Thus, it is important for FEMI to respond well on improving on the over-all performance of the company, which will affect a lot of aspects in the company. Improving their weaknesses, and utilizing their companys strengths, they will be able to: improve business operations, satisfy their investors and lenders, attract more investments, have satisfied and happy board members and staff, and many others.
1 Foundation for Enterprise Management Innovations, Inc. (FEMI Inc.)
A OJT Project Documentation Presented to Foundation for Enterprise Management Innovations, Inc. (FEMI Inc.)
In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Course Practicum for Business Management (PRCMGT1)
Presented By: LAM, Derrence TE, Krislynn Audrey TIU, Johann Christoffer
PRCMGT1 Adviser: Mr. Stephan Chow
May 14, 2014 Appendix B.2: An OJT Program Documentation B 2 I. Company Background About FEMI The Foundation for Enterprise Management Innovations, Inc. (FEMI) was established in February 2007. It is a non-government business organization with operations that aim at sustaining and helping entrepreneurs in venturing in bigger operations by providing loans and business development trainings(FEMI, 2013). FEMI emphasizes on the practice of "lending with a heart". Its clients, which are called "benepartners" are treated as part of the family. Compared to banks and other financial institutions, FEMI requires more lenient requirements and collateral and boasts in providing support even after credit through training and consultation services. (FEMI, 2013).
Vision FEMI will be a substantial contributor to driving social and economic development in the Philippines and will be recognized in the industry as an expert on the Missing Middle Segment.
Mission We will enable social development through economic empowerment of the Filipino entrepreneurs. We will recruit, develop, and grow missing middle enterprises outside Metro Manila. Employment generation will be our key indicator of success.
3 Core Values 1. Trustworthy - To be honest at all times and ensure the competence necessary to deliver programs for the benepartners. 2. Caring - To be sensitive to the feelings and needs of our stakeholders. 3. Passionate - To view work as an opportunity to improve not as a job. 4. Committed - To perform our mandates wholeheartedly. 5. With Integrity - To impart the moral purpose in everything we do to the benepartners. 6. Patriotic - To aspire that every person involved will actively participate in our endeavours.
II. Overall Program Objectives This project aims to create a concrete plan for its OJT Program, which aims to employ interns from different high schools and colleges that will aid FEMI in its daily business processes and even give these interns the opportunity to be exposed to the works and benepartners of FEMI.
! Time: - To be able produce a quality document or material before the deadline of May 15, 2014. ! Budget: - To be able to work within the budget that will be provided by the company, in case of any necessary expenses for the project. - To maximize the capabilities, time and effort of the project team.
4 ! Performance: - To construct an internship program material for FEMIs future interns (short term and long term), which will aid the company in in improving their processes per department. - To be able to perform up to, and beyond, the expected performance of the team.
III. Discussion of the Departments There are three departments that FEMI Interns can be part of, the Credit Department, the Human Resource Department and the Finance Department. These departments have their corresponding business functions to portray, which will be further discussed below.
Credit Department This department is in-charge of assessing the credits of FEMI, or loans due to its lenders. In addition, they also assess the application for credit by the companies that FEMI loans money to. The credit information they gather from their lenders and borrowers are kept confidential by the department; and only shared to concerned parties. Furthermore, they also assure that creditors are aware of valued information regarding the status of their money that is being lent out to other borrowers.
Human Resource Department The human resources department takes charge for the recruitment and selection process of FEMIs employees and interns. In addition, they are also responsible for arrange the salaries and wages of the firms employees. They also assure that there are adequate training and development programs for FEMIs employees, and even their 5 benepartners. They also assure that there is peace and order in the workplace by ensuring equality or equal opportunities for all employees.
Finance Department The department takes responsibility over FEMIs financial and accounting matters. This also includes assuring that accounts receivables are collected and loans are paid off. Furthermore, the department also handles the balance of the inflow and outflow of cash in the company to ensure that there is proper circulation of money to properly facilitate FEMIs business functions. The department is also in-charge of finding investors for FEMI, who will help them in their operations, who will invest as shareholders of FEMI.
IV. Hiring Process The hiring process for FEMI Interns can be done through four options, namely: Recommendations, Campus Tours, Media and Social Media Advertisements, and Job or Career Expos.
Recommendations This can be done through the referrals from the different stakeholders of FEMI. This can be advantageous since FEMI's stakeholders only want what is best for the company; thus, their recommendations will be very crucial and they can attest to the capabilities of the interns they will refer to FEMI for hiring.
6 Campus Tours This type of activity can provide additional exposure for FEMI in order for them to attract prospective interns for the company. By having different campus tours in high schools and universities in the Philippines, they will be able to attract a pool of students that can possibly work with FEMI for a certain duration of time. Campus tours should include, and is not limited to, career talKs, endorsements, and tie-ups with schools or certain departments from the different schools. Campus tours can also be done in different high schools, which can also provide additional opportunities for high school students in need of part time jobs, most especially those that need financial assistance.
Media and Social Media Advertisements The pulling force of the different types of media are seen to be very stromg In the Philippines. Thus, it is crucial for FEMI to maximize their resources to be able to stretch out the maximum reach they can get in attracting interns to apply and work for FEMI. Media advertisements can be done through, and is not limited to, television and radio advertisements, publicity materials that can be distributed, Ads on newspaper, magazine and bulletins. As for social media, FEMI can maximize the use of social networking sites like, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and etc., which can easily attract their target audience given the many capabilities of these sites. Lastly, FEMI should also maximize the use of their website to show prospective interns the opportunities that they can gain being with FEMI.
7 Job or Career Expos These expos will be able to expose FEMI to a pool of prospective interns for the company. They will be able to hand out fliers, put up a booth and advertise FEMI. Being the company that has a very good social action cause, they can also join job expos for NGOs, which can also give the company a group of individuals that will be a fit for FEMI, given the possible similar vision these future interns have that are also in line with FEMI's vision and mission.
V. Task Specifications per Department Credit Department Responsibilities may include researching, editing, and drafting reports. Clerical tasks such as scanning, photocopying, filing documents and contacting lenders and borrowers are also included. The intern will also be given a chance to assess applications for credit of the company.
Human Resource Department Responsibilities may include researching, editing, and drafting benefits materials, and facilitating staff compliance with human resources requirements. The intern will also help with clerical tasks such as filing, photocopying, and covering the reception desk. Other potential projects include conducting seminars for FEMIs benepartners, conducting research and making recommendations to improve existing Human Resource programs and developing new programs to meet departmental objectives.
8 Finance Department Responsibilities may include researching, helping in editing and drafting reports. Clerical tasks such as scanning, photocopying, filing documents are also included. The intern will be asked to assist with month-end financial reports, data entries, credit checks, audits and other financial documents. The intern will also help in checking whether accounts receivables are collected and loans are paid off as well as manage the monthly tracking of the companys physical inventory.
VI. Company Policies for Interns Interns will work for FEMI depending on the agreed time period. For short term interns, it can be done on either a project-based internship or for a period of at least 3 months. For long term interns, they will be employed in the company for at least 6 months period. Internship salary or stipend will depend on the frequency of their presence or the workload they will receive as employees of the company. This will also be based on the performance they conduct, which has corresponding evaluation guides. The evaluations the interns will receive will also help as feedback for appraisal and recommendations for further improvement. Interns will also be obliged to follow company policies, similar to all other FEMI employees. These include: 1. Take full responsibility for their actions and decisions. 2. Punctuality and presence in their job performance and required deadlines. 3. Uphold high standard business and personal ethics, which includes confidentiality and discretion on certain matters. 9 4. Understand ones role as a member of the company. 5. Perform well, and be a team player. 6. Establish a boundary for trust and respect for co-employees and employers. 7. Be involved in fieldworks of the company, to gain exposure to real life scenarios. 8. Strive for growth, personal excellence and development as an employee of the company. 9. VII. Training and Development Activities for Interns A. Individual Development 1. Seminars - Provide opportunities for interns to attend career development events/seminars in the community or to learn new skills. Interns will learn new concepts they can use during their internships and future careers.
2. Training Classes - Help interns develop their professional skills by allowing them to sit in on meetings and work with employees in other departments for a day.
3. Self Assessment Activities - Help interns identify and explore their values, personality, interests and skills by evaluating and assessing themselves.
10 4. Participation in Benepartners community activities - Volunteering at a community event will not only be a great opportunity for interns and employees to get to know one another, but it serves as an excellent public relations opportunity. These activities also familiarize students with the community and new activities. In fact, this may provide an opportunity for them to grow personally and get involved in something outside of work.
B. Team Building and Social Activities - Whether it is employees and interns going out to lunch, or employees taking interns to a local basketball game, these kinds of activities provide a great opportunity to get to know one another on a more personal level. They also provide interns a chance to get to know other interns and employees with whom they have not worked with. Activities such as 1). Overnight outings, 2.) Group meetings over lunch, 3.) Group video chatting, and the like; will definitely build trust and loyalty within the interns and employees. These activities must also be rated by interns as one of the top highlights of their experience in FEMI.
VIII. Internship Guide for FEMI Employees A. Orientation When you give interns their first tasks, you are signaling what can be expected in the future. If you give them nothing or very little to do, it sends a message that this job will be easy and boring. Interns dont want that, and of course, neither do employers. The organization of your internship program will probably be the single most important influence on an interns impression of your organization, and thus the chances that he 11 or she will come back. The sooner your student interns understand what your organization does and how it operates, the sooner they can assume assigned responsibilities and become productive. You can communicate this information in several ways: ! Take your interns on a tour of the facilities and introduce them to the other employees ! Give your interns company materials to read such as newsletters, annual reports, an organization chart, or memos from top management ! Encourage your interns to spend break and lunchtimes in places where employees gather ! Schedule regular one-on-one meetings with them ! Give the interns opportunities to observe (or participate in) professional meetings ! Encourage the interns to walk around and observe others at work The success of an internship depends on the partnership between representatives of the organization, the college, and the student. These three parties need to agree on the conditions of the internship, the responsibilities of each party, and the reporting requirements. The site supervisor is the critical link. You guide your interns by providing direction and feedback. If a problem occurs, you counsel the students and contact the faculty supervisor, when necessary.
Review the program goals. The nature of the program and the activities should directly relate to these goals and will assist you in creating and maintaining a structured meaningful internship experience.
12 B. Orientation Checklist ! Explain the Mission of the Organization ! How did the organization start? Why? ! What is unique about your product or service? ! Who benefits from your product or service? ! What are the organization's current objectives? ! How may the intern contribute to those objectives? ! Explain the Organization Structure ! Who reports to whom? ! Who, specifically, is the intern's supervisor? ! What is the intern's department responsible for? ! How are decisions made? ! Which personnel can answer different kinds of questions? ! Outline Organizational Rules, Policies, Decorum and Expectations ! Is there specific industry jargon? ! What are the specific work standards and procedures? ! What access to the supervisor (days, times, and duration) does the intern have? ! How should they process requests? ! How do the mail and telephone systems work? ! By what safety regulations must they abide? ! Is there a procedure for signing off completed work? ! What periodic forms or reports need to be completed? 13 ! Are there security or confidentiality issues the intern should be aware of? ! What is acceptable with regard to dress and appearance? ! How should they maintain the premises and their work area? ! Define the Intern's Responsibilities ! What is the intern's role? Provide a clear job description. ! What projects will be assigned to him or her? ! What resources are available to the intern? ! What training is necessary? ! How does the organization want the intern to deal with clients and vendors? ! What tasks can be completed without supervisory approval? ! Do other employees understand the intern's role? ! Monitor the Intern's Adjustment and Understanding of What is Expected ! Make yourself visibly available to the intern ! Assign someone who can routinely "check-in" with the intern ! Provide feedback and constructive criticism ! Encourage the intern to ask questions
C. Supervising Interns As an intern supervisor, all the skills necessary in any effective supervisory relationship: ! Providing leadership ! Motivating ! Delegating ! Communicating 14 ! Developing and training ! Evaluating It is recommended to meet with your interns regularly to provide feedback concerning their performance. At the same time, you will have an opportunity to coach, counsel and reinforce positive attitudes and performance. During these meetings, the students can: ! Report on the status of a project ! Ask questions ! Learn how their work is contributing to the organization ! Participate in an evaluation of their strengths ! Discuss areas needing growth and development ! Get a sense of what kind of work lies ahead Always remember to maintain an open channel of communication with formal and informal meeting. Keep the interns busy and directed towards their learning objectives. Students rarely complain of overwork, but they do complain if they are not challenged. Provide opportunities for increasing responsibility. Encourage professionalism by assisting the interns in developing human relations skills, decision- making abilities, and managing office politics. Lastly, develop connections.
D. Evaluating the Interns Progress Review the organizations goals as well as the interns goals and requirements on a regular basis. In the beginning of an internship, more frequent meetings may be helpful to both you and the intern. Evaluation processes may differ and may be formal 15 or informal depending on your organizations culture and structure. There are similarities that both interns and internship supervisors have in the evaluation process. ! Review the intern/job description that was developed and determine if progress is being made. ! Review tasks and assignments and clarify expectations. ! Determine if assistance or training is needed to help the intern be successful. ! Ask the intern to evaluate his/her experience and allow the opportunity to offer feedback and voice concerns as well as successes. ! Written evaluations may be helpful if your organization would like to consider hiring interns. ! Written evaluations by both intern and employer can also provide the opportunity to publicize the success of your internship program to management and to potential interns
IX. Policies for FEMI Fieldwork/s Fieldworks aim to provide additional exposure to the real world for the interns by providing them the opportunity to visit FEMI's benefactors and see first hand how the company is able to help these individuals or the Missing Middle.Thus, it must be assured that as interns, similar to the conditions of the companys employees, their safety is the utmost priority. This is also in addition to interns being students from different schools or universities in the Philippines. 16 Fieldworks become an advantageous exposure and experience for interns that work with FEMI. Therefore, there are certain policies, not limited to the following, that interns and the company have to keep themselves reminded of. 1. There should be proper coordination between the intern, the company, and the internship adviser of the student/s. This is to ensure that there is clear understanding of who will be held liable for all the actions of the student/s. 2. Interns will be held liable for their actions outside the premises of FEMI, similar to their responsibility within the companys vicinity. 3. FEMI interns must be flexible in adjusting to the company of the fieldwork they will be assigned to. 4. FEMI must ensure the safety of their interns, since the companies and fieldworks they will be doing are in relation to their work with FEMI, as well as FEMIs line of duty. 5. FEMI should assure that their interns are properly supervised to ensure that all tasks they will do are in relation to their work in FEMI, as well as FEMIs vision. 6. Post-fieldwork reports need to be submitted to evaluate the observations the interns have on their exposure to FEMIs benepartners.
X. Contractual Aspect There are contracts that FEMI Interns need to sign in order to ensure their safety, as well as the companys. These include, the memorandum of agreement between the two parties, the confidentiality agreement, as well as the internship contract. These contracts are needed in order to safeguard both parties in any case that certain 17 damages or issues arise in the future. These are also to ensure the completion of the promised number of working hours by the company and the intern. Sample Internship Contract (Unpaid) - for paid internships, contents of the survey can be revised
This is an agreement among ________________________________ (Intern), and ________________________________ (Company). The purpose of this educational internship is for Intern to learn about Companys business and to gain valuable insight and experience. The term of this internship begins on ____________________ and ends ____________________.
Conditions of the Agreement: The internship is related to an educational purpose and there is no guarantee or expectation that the activity will result in employment with the Company. The education received by the Intern from the internship is for the express benefit of the Intern. The Intern does not replace or displace any employee of the Company. The Intern will receive direct and close supervision by an appropriate supervisor. The Company does not derive an immediate advantage from the activities performed by the Intern. Intern is not entitled to wages or any compensation or benefits for the time spent in the internship. Company is not liable for injury sustained or health conditions that may arise for the unpaid intern during the course of the internship.
The Intern specifically agrees to and acknowledges the following: This internship is educational in nature and there is no guarantee or expectation that the internship will result in employment. Company may at any time in its sole discretion, terminate the internship without notice or cause. Intern will maintain a regular internship schedule determined by the Intern and their supervisor. Intern will demonstrate honesty, punctuality, courtesy, cooperative attitude, proper health and grooming habits, appropriate dress and a willingness to learn. Intern will obey the policies, rules and regulations of the Company site and comply with the Companys business practices and procedures. Intern will furnish his/her supervisor with all necessary information pertaining to my unpaid internship, including related assignments and reports. 18 Under no circumstances will Intern leave the internship without first conferring with Interns supervisor. Transportation to and from the internship site is the responsibility of the Intern. While Intern is on the Company premises, he/she is considered an employee or agent of Company for any purposes, including but not limited to workers compensation. Intern assumes all of the risks of participating in the internship program. In consideration of the opportunity afforded to the Intern to participate in the internship program, Intern hereby agrees that he/she, his/her assignees, heirs, guardians, and legal representatives, will not make a claim against Company or any of its affiliated organizations, or either of their officers or directors collectively or individually, or any of its employees, for the injury of death to Intern or damage to his/her property, however caused, arising from his/her participation in the internship program. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing. Intern hereby waives and releases any rights, actions, or causes or action resulting from personal injury or death to him/her, or damage to his/her property, sustained in connection with his/her participation in the internship program.
I understand that this unpaid, learning experience is not employment and that Intern is not entitled to wages or a promise of employment at the completion of the unpaid structured learning experience.
Company Representative Intern
Date Date
Internship Agreement Reference: http://www.lookatmyability.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Unpaid-Internship-Agreement.pdf ! TRUSTWORTHY To be honest at all times and ensure the competence necessary to deliver programs for the Benepartners
! CARING To be sensitive to the feelings and needs of our stakeholders
! PASSIONATE To view work as an opportunity to improve not as a job
! COMMITTED To perform our mandates wholeheartedly
! WITH INTEGRITY To impart the moral purpose in everything we do to the Benepartners
! PATRIOTIC To aspire that every person involved will actively participate in our endeavors
FEMI, Inc. is passionate about helping entrepreneurs in venturing in bigger operations by providing loans and business development trainings. Its ultimate goal is to be a substantial contributor to driving social and economic development in the Philippines by generating rural jobs, increasing income of people in the provinces, minimizing urban migration and providing employment to rural workers. WHO WE ARE Foundation for Enterprise Management Innovations, Inc. Page 1 Page 5 Visit http://www.femiinc.com for more information CORE VALUES Appendix B.3: Sample OJT Program Brochure 1C
Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 JOB DESCRIPTIONS
CREDIT DEPARTMENT The credit department is in-charge of assessing the credits of FEMI, or loans due to its lenders. In addition, they also assess the application for credit by the companies that FEMI loans money to. The credit information they gather from their lenders and borrowers are kept confidential by the department; and only shared to concerned parties.
Responsibilities: ! Researching, editing, and drafting reports ! Clerical tasks such as scanning, photocopying, filing documents ! Contacting lenders and borrowers ! Assessing applications for credit of the company.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT The finance department takes responsibility over FEMIs financial and accounting matters. This also includes assuring that accounts receivables are collected and loans are paid off. Furthermore, the department also handles the balance of the inflow and outflow of cash in the company to ensure that there is proper circulation of money to properly facilitate FEMIs business functions.
Responsibilities: ! Researching, helping in editing and drafting reports ! Clerical tasks such as scanning, photocopying, filing documents ! Assist with financial documents ! Manage the monthly tracking of the companys physical inventory. ! checking whether accounts receivables are collected and loans are paid off
HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
The human resources department takes charge for the recruitment and selection process of FEMIs employees and interns. In addition, they are also responsible for arrange the salaries and wages of the firms employees. They also assure that there are adequate training and development programs for FEMIs employees, and even their benepartners.
Responsibilities: ! Researching, editing, and drafting benefits materials ! Clerical tasks such as scanning, photocopying, filing documents, and covering reception desk ! Conducting seminars and developing new programs to meet departmental objectives ! Helping improve existing Human Resource programs NOTE: Participation in a variety of activities outdoors and indoors, attending seminars, participating in meetings and interacting closely with co-workers and staff is mandatory for all departments. SUPERVISOR
REQUIREMENTS
HOW TO APPLY
Bachelor's degree in any related major and a commitment to social and economic development Candidates should have exposure to National Service Training Programs, Civic Welfare Training Service or Reserve Officers Training Corps Computer skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential Must apply the aforementioned core values of FEMI Start date is negotiable between March and June 2014 for a 12-month position
Please send all of the following materials:
1. Internship application form 2. Current rsum, which includes your educational and work experiences (if any) with dates 3. Essay (minimum of 500 words) answering the following questions: What kind of work-study do you envision yourself performing at FEMI? What skills would you like to attain and/or improve upon? How will this work experience help you to achieve future work related goals? 4. Three letters of recommendation (Please allow individuals two to three weeks to write and send letters of recommendation. Letters should be mailed directly to the Executive Director.) 5. Transcripts or official record of your post-secondary coursework with grades
Willie Perasol, Executive Director To submit your application, send or attach all materials to either of the following addresses: