Intern – People & Culture | Heifer International

Position: Intern – People & Culture

Location: Heifer International Bangladesh, Dhaka Office

Department: People Department

Reporting To: Country People Manager

About Organization
Established in 1944, Heifer International is a global development organization working to end hunger and poverty in a sustainable way. Heifer partners with farmers, communities, and local organizations to strengthen livelihoods, build resilient food systems, and create lasting change.

Heifer International Bangladesh works with rural communities, especially smallholder farmers and women, to improve income, strengthen local economies, and support sustainable development.

Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Position Summary
The People & Culture Intern will support the P&C team in ensuring smooth and efficient day-to-day operations. The role will primarily focus on employee data management, recruitment coordination, attendance monitoring, documentation management, and P&C administrative support.

This internship will provide practical exposure to HR systems, recruitment processes, employee records management, workplace compliance, and organizational culture while contributing to operational efficiency within the People & Culture function.

Key Responsibilities
1. Employee Database Management

• Support updating and maintaining employee information.
• Help organize and digitize employee files and documents.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information.
• Assist in preparing basic reports when needed.

2. Recruitment Coordination Support

• Assist in job posting and CV sorting.
• Help shortlist candidates based on given criteria.
• Coordinate interview schedules with candidates and interview panel members.
• Support interview-related documentation and communication.
• Maintain recruitment trackers and records.

3. Attendance Management

• Support monitoring of daily attendance records.
• Help identify attendance issues such as absence, late attendance, or missing entries.
• Assist in preparing monthly attendance summaries.
• Coordinate with staff or departments for attendance corrections when needed.

4. General People & Culture Coordination

• Support onboarding preparation for new employees.
• Assist in organizing meetings, trainings, and orientation sessions.
• Follow up with different departments when required.
• Provide general administrative support to the People Department.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) completed or currently pursuing MBA after BBA, preferably in Human Resource Management, Management, or a related Business Administration discipline.

Preferred Universities
Preference will be given to candidates from the following universities:
University of Dhaka, Khulna, Rajshahi, Jahangirnagar, BRAC, IUB & East West University.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong interest in employee engagement, workplace culture, and organizational development practices.
• Good analytical, organizational, and coordination skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace tools.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in both English and Bangla.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and fast-paced professional environment.
• Eagerness to learn, adaptability, and proactive approach toward assigned responsibilities.
• Basic understanding of employee documentation, recruitment coordination, and administrative processes will be an added advantage.

Duration of Internship
06 months

Learning Opportunity
This internship will provide hands-on experience in People & Culture operations, recruitment coordination, employee data management, and workplace administration within an international development organization. The intern will gain practical exposure to organizational systems, professional work practices, and employee engagement processes.

Additional Note
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Remuneration
BDT 20,000.00 as gross per month

HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified applicants are requested to submit the following:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Scanned photograph
• Cover letter addressed to the Country Director

Email: [email protected]

Application Deadline: June 17, 2026