People and Culture Intern

About the role

Movement in Refuge (MiR) is seeking a People and Culture Intern to help build the people‑operations backbone of a fast‑growing international NGO working with conflict‑affected communities. You will support recruitment, onboarding, and HR systems for interns, community‑based coaches, and staff while ensuring safeguarding standards are upheld.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and post position descriptions on platforms such as ReliefWeb.
• Screen applications and coordinate interview schedules for internship and staff roles.
• Organise onboarding activities, including induction sessions and documentation for new team members.
• Maintain personnel records, HR trackers, contact details, start/end dates, and reference letters.
• Assist in developing and updating HR policies, volunteer/intern agreements, and codes of conduct.
• Support safe recruitment practices, including reference checks for roles involving vulnerable communities.
• Facilitate regular check‑ins and feedback processes between interns/staff and their supervisors.

Required profile

• Strong interest in human resources and people operations within a humanitarian context.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple administrative tasks.
• Willingness to work closely with leadership and adhere to safeguarding frameworks.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hands‑on experience in HR for an international NGO.
• Exposure to safeguarding standards and community‑based program delivery.
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth of a mission‑driven organisation.