Intern, Human Resources

DT Global is a fast-growing international development organization that focuses on improving the capability, capacity, and effectiveness of development programming in complex global environments. Working across a variety of sectors – including Economic Growth, Environment & Infrastructure (inclusive of energy, climate change, and water, sanitation, and health), Governance, Human Development, and Stabilization & Transition – we provide world-class program management, design, analysis, and monitoring and evaluation services.

Built on the strengths, knowledge, and 50+ years of experience from AECOM International Development, Development Transformations, and IMC Worldwide, we have a global ecosystem – including a non-profit partner, the DT Institute – working together to develop cutting-edge solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. With corporate offices in the USA, London, Spain, and Australia, in addition to project field offices in over 90 countries, DT Global implements projects funded from a wide array of clients, including USAID, FCDO, EU, DFAT, MFAT, and other public and private stakeholders. We value learning, research, innovation, and rapid program adaptation in response to changing realities on the ground. Together with our global team of experts, we are building technical capabilities across sectors in order to deliver high-quality interventions and transform lives around the world.

Overview: DT Global is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Human Resources Intern to assist our HR department with administrative and HR-related tasks. The HR intern’s responsibilities include a variety of projects related to redesigning the HR filing system and supporting events management such as the annual DT Global Day ceremony. An outstanding HR intern should be detail-oriented and able to demonstrate excellent administrative and organizational skills. This is a paid internship opportunity.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Reorganize online departmental filing system, streamline to a concise and easy to search set of files
• Post job advertisements to job boards and social media platforms as directed by recruiter
• Assist recruiter with scheduling interviews and conducting reference checks as needed
• Assist in the planning of company events, such as the annual DT Global Day event and other social committee events.
• Assist with arranging for catering and other services in support of corporate initiatives
• Responding to staff inquiries as directed by HR team members.
• In collaboration with the Senior Director, develop human resources standard operating procedures (SOP)s

Minimum Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or studying toward completion of a degree
• Proven experience working in an office environment.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Must be very detail oriented and display a high ability to take initiative.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in human resource management or studying toward a degree in human resource management or related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of U.S. labor laws.
• Familiarity with HRIS (Human Resources Information System) software is advantageous.

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.
• Communication: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.
• Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Customer/Client Focused: Anticipates, monitors and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.
• Professionalism: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal and strong commitment to excellence.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DT Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or national origin. DT Global prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.