People & Culture Intern

Background

iDE is an international nonprofit dedicated to combating poverty in the developing world not through handouts, but by helping rural households access the tools and knowledge they need to increase their income and improve their health and well-being. iDE has over 40 years of experience and programs in 12 countries in Africa, South Asia, South East Asia, and Central America.

IDE's vision, to catalyze the power of entrepreneurship to allow millions of people to lift themselves out of poverty, is ambitious and bold. We need a person who is, first and foremost, passionate about this vision.

As a People and Culture Intern, you will play a vital role in supporting our Human Resources team by contributing to various projects and initiatives aimed at fostering a positive work environment and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures. 

iDE is seeking one qualified, capable, and hard-working individual to serve as the People & Culture Intern. This position is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to gain experience in international development, HR practices, and employee engagement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Internal Audits

• Assist in conducting internal audits to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the Risk & Compliance Sr. Manager to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.

Policy/Procedure Development Support

• Support the HR team in developing and updating company policies and procedures.
• Conduct research to gather relevant information and best practices to inform policy development.

Wellness Calendar Development Support

• Assist in the development and execution of a comprehensive wellness calendar aimed at promoting employee well-being.
• Collaborate with various departments to organize wellness initiatives, events, and programs.
  

HR Annual Calendar Development Support

• Contribute to the planning and coordination of HR activities throughout the year.
• Assist in scheduling training sessions, performance reviews, and other HR-related events.

HR Intranet Site

• Support the maintenance and update of the HR intranet site with relevant information, resources, and announcements.
• Work closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure the intranet site is user-friendly and up to date.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Google Suite.
• Prior internship or work experience in HR or related fields is preferred but not required.
• Fluent in English. A second language that’s used in an area where we work is a plus (i.e. Spanish, Portuguese, French, Khmer, Nepali, Bengali, Swahili, etc.)

Behaviors and Values

• Demonstrates empathy, humility, authenticity, and respect in the workplace
• Willingness to ask questions and seek feedback
• Excellent problem-solving and creative thinking abilities 
• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively 
• Desire to work in fast-paced environment and across multiple time zones and languages
• Excellent verbal, intercultural and interpersonal communication skills
• Enthusiastic with a sincere interest in the mission of the organization

Benefits

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

iDE takes pride in our talented and diverse workforce. Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Hiring, promotion, and compensation of employees are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

Time commitment: 15-20 hours per week

Anticipated length of engagement: 3 months

This is a paid position at $20/hr.