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People & Culture Intern (26-21)

CompanyInternational Potato Center - CGIAR
LocationLima
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 16, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the HR Business Partner team with talent acquisition, recruitment processes, and the maintenance of HR databases. Additionally, they will assist in preparing training presentations, KPI reports, and providing logistical support for organizational engagement events.
Internship Type
internship
Company Size
600
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
30 hours
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About The Company
The International Potato Center (CIP) was founded in 1971 as a research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato and Andean roots and tubers. It delivers innovative science-based solutions to enhance access to affordable nutritious food, foster inclusive sustainable business and employment growth, and drive the climate resilience of root and tuber agri-food systems. Headquartered in Lima, Peru, CIP has a research presence in more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. CIP is a CGIAR research center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future. CGIAR science is dedicated to transforming food, land and water systems in a climate crisis. Its research is carried out by 13 CGIAR Centers/Alliances in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations and the private sector. www.cgiar.org
About the Role

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking an energetic and outgoing People & Culture intern to perform as an active member of the HR Business Partner Team. As a P&C intern, she/he will be exposed to various aspects of the employee experience from Talent Acquisition (recruiting) to Talent Development.

Key responsibilities:

  • Support the Talent Acquisition process in coordination with the Business Partners team.
  • Draft and publish job postings for national and international positions across social networks and job boards.
  • Assist in the recruitment process for national consultancy positions.
  • Maintain and update databases, as well as prepare KPI reports.
  • Prepare induction and training presentations for internal clients in collaboration with HR Business Partners.
  • Provide logistical support for organizational welfare and engagement events.
  • Consolidate and organize data related to HR stakeholders.



Requirements

  • Student of Administration, Industrial Engineer, or related area of study, with focus on Human Resources and Organizational Development. High grade average is required.
  • Prior internship experience in Human Resources is preferred.
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs to prepare reports, spreadsheets, and presentations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
  • Demonstrated analytical skills with a focus on details.
  • Flexible interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  • Available to work at least 30 hours per week.



Key Skills
Talent AcquisitionRecruitmentTalent DevelopmentData ManagementKPI ReportingMicrosoft OfficePresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsTeamworkOrganizational DevelopmentHuman Resources
Categories
Human ResourcesAdministrativeScience & Research