Intern, People and Culture at Evidence Action

Evidence Action's mission is to fill the gap between what is effective in global health and development and what is implemented at scale. One of our flagship programs is the Deworm the World Initiative, which envisions a world where all at-risk children have improved health, increased access to education and better livelihoods potential as a result of being free of intestinal worms.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Intern, People and Culture

Location: Abuja
Job type: Full time, internship
Internship Duration: 6 Months

Job Purpose

• The Intern, People & Culture, will assist with People and Culture operations for the Nigeria team. This internship provides hands-on experience across various HR functions, focusing on completing employee documentation, supporting HR administration, and ensuring compliance with Evidence Action policies and Nigerian labor practices.
• The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess excellent communication skills, and demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering exceptional HR service.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment, including job postings, resume screening, and scheduling interviews.
• Support the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.
• Participate in employee engagement activities, including organizing team-building events and recognition programs.
• Support the payment processing for temporary hires and review permanent hire staff timesheets for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide general and clerical support to the People and Culture department and other duties as required.
• Facilitate employee statutory registrations, including NHF, Pension, and other mandatory employee benefits.
• Assist in handling employee inquiries and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records.
• Collaborate with P&C team members to coordinate training programs and initiatives.
• Help track employee training and development activities.
• Track Paid Time Off (PTO) for temporary hires.
• Update and maintain all department trackers.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• A minimum of HND / Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Administration or Social Sciences.
• Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use the following Microsoft Productivity tools: PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• One (1) Year post-NYSC human resources experience.
• A professional human resource certification will be an added advantage.
• A demonstrated ability to process information into action in a timely manner.

Working conditions

•  The intern will be expected to work 40 hours a week.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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