INTERNSHIP TITLE: People and Culture Intern
INTERN WORKSITE LOCATION: Monrovia, Liberia
DATES OF INTERNSHIP: October 2024 – March 2024
LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP: Six Months
INTERNS SUPERVISOR & CONTACT INFORMATION: People and Culture Assistant
FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR THE INTERNSHIP: 200 USD per month.

About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

•Mercy Corps responsibilities
For the duration of this internship assignment the intern will receive: all the trainings and capacity building to deliver the duties assigned to him/her.

•Intern responsibilities
Intern will remain responsible for all duties assigned to him/her based of trainings given by Mercy Corps- see the intern’s responsibilities below:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The People and Culture Intern will support the daily functions of the People and Culture department, which include employee engagement, recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, and administrative tasks. The intern will gain hands-on experience in People and Culture operations and organizational culture development while supporting the execution of key initiatives that enhance the employee experience at Mercy Corps.

This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain valuable experience in People and Culture and organizational development within an international non-profit organization.

INTERN’S RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist in posting job openings, screening applications, and scheduling interviews.
2. Support in the coordination of the onboarding process for new hires, including preparing onboarding materials, managing orientation schedules, and setting up employee accounts.
3. Help maintain and update recruitment databases and candidate tracking systems.
4. Assist with organizing employee engagement activities, such as team-building events, recognition programs, and wellness initiatives.
5. Assist in maintaining personnel files, ensuring accurate record-keeping and document compliance.
6. Provide general administrative support to the People and Culture team, including preparing reports, processing People and Culture paperwork, and responding to employee inquiries.
7. Support the coordination of training sessions and learning opportunities for staff members.
8. Be adaptable and flexible to take new tasks and new assignments as requested from time to time.

Qualifications:
• Fresh graduate from an accredited and reputable university
• Excellent Communication skills
• A demonstrated ability to multitask and process information into action in a timely manner
• A strong interest in people operations, human resources, or organizational culture.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• A proactive and flexible attitude with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Ability to use the following Microsoft Productivity tools: Excel and Word
• Fluency in English Language.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• The intern will be expected to work 40 hours a week
• The intern will be paid a monthly allowance of 200 USD

Mercy Corps interns and volunteers represent the agency both during and outside of work hours and are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps’ policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.
We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.