Kencko

πŸ“πŸŒ± People Associate IEFP Internship

Job Description

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July 27, 2025

At kencko, we believe healthy eating should be easy, delicious, and accessible to everyone β€” without harming the planet. πŸŒπŸ’š As a fast-growing plant-based startup, we’re committed to health, sustainability and… people!

We’re looking for a curious and enthusiastic intern who’s eager to learn and grow in the field of Human Resources, with a special focus on Recruitment. 🧠✨


🍊 What you'll be doing:

As part of our People team, you’ll get hands-on experience with the entire recruitment cycle and support a smooth and welcoming integration process for new joiners. You’ll:


πŸ” Assist in defining job profiles with hiring managers;

πŸ“£ Help write and publish job ads across recruitment platforms;

🧾 Support screening applications and contacting candidates;

πŸ’¬ Join and assist in interviews (remote and in-person);

πŸ“‘ Prepare documentation for new hires and support onboarding;

πŸ“Š Contribute to recruitment reports and process improvements; and

πŸ“‚ Ensure data is well organized and compliant with GDPR.


πŸ₯ What we’re looking for:

πŸ”Έ Human Resources bachelor's degree or similar;

πŸ”Έ Great communication and interpersonal skills;
πŸ”Έ Detail-oriented, organized, and responsible;
πŸ”Έ Team player with a proactive learning mindset;
πŸ”Έ Comfortable using digital tools (G-Suite, LinkedIn, etc.); and
πŸ”Έ Fluency in Portuguese and good English skills.


πŸ§‘β€πŸŽ“ Who Can Apply?

This IEFP internship is open to:
✨ Young talents (35 years old or under);
πŸ“ Living in Portugal or having returned from abroad (must have emigrated for at least 12 months);
πŸ“ Registered as unemployed at IEFP; and
πŸŽ“ Holding a university degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or higher – Level 6+ of the QNQ framework).


🌿 What we offer:

πŸ‰ A welcoming and collaborative People team;
🍍 Close mentorship focused on your learning and development;
πŸ₯¬ Real involvement in recruitment projects with visible impact;
🍎 Access to our internal wellness & cultural initiatives;
πŸ‡ A plant-powered office vibe and lots of kencko goodies; and
πŸ’ Growth opportunities in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.


πŸ“‘ Details:

πŸ“ Location: Lisbon (hybrid model, 4 days per week at the office)

πŸ–‡ Internship Type: IEFP internship
πŸ“… Start Date: September 1st, 2025
πŸ’Ό Department: People
⏳ Duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension)


✨ Ready to grow with us?

If you’re looking for a meaningful internship where your contribution matters and your ideas are welcome, join our People team at kencko! πŸ’š



🍎 Why Join Kencko?

  • Be part of a mission-driven, fast-growing B Corp 🌱
  • Work with a creative, collaborative, and international team 🌍
  • Get real responsibilities and space to grow πŸš€