Intern, People and Culture at Evidence Action

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.

Internship Duration

6 Months

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Working conditions

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