Internship Openings at Evidence Action

Job Purpose

To support the Finance and Operations department of the National Country Office by assisting with document processing, coordination, and review, ensuring efficient office operations, monitoring financial activities, and contributing to reporting and audit processes.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide support to the 2024 audit by working with both Operations and finance to ensure the completeness of documents on Box.
• File audit-ready documents as necessary.
• Assisting with all facets of the day-to-day operations and finance of the office.
• Tracing, tracking, and expediting the purchase processes to meet set timelines.
• Handling organizational and clerical support tasks for the finance and operations unit.
• support of program activities.
• Review of support documents to ensure completeness.
• Provide finance and administrative support.
• Filing of finance and operations documents

Requirements

Education: HND or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

Experience: 0–1 year of relevant work experience.

Specialized Knowledge: Prior volunteering experience with a donor-funded project is an advantage.

Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Abilities:

• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new environments.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Flexibility and adaptability to manage changing workloads.

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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.