Job Title:

  Global HR Intern

Location:

Islamabad (Remote)

Department:

People & Culture

Reporting to

Talent Acquisition Assistant

Salary

Market competitive based on experience and skills

Closing Date:

 1/09/2026

Job advert link:

https://humanappeal.bamboohr.com/careers/29

Who We Are

Human Appeal is a global non-profit humanitarian and development organisation. We deliver life-saving emergency assistance such as food, medical aid, and disaster relief. At the same time, we run sustainable, community-led programmes in healthcare, education, and livelihoods to build resilience and self-reliance. Our experienced local teams work in vulnerable, hard-to-reach areas. Guided by a vision of a just, caring, and sustainable world, our mission is to save lives, alleviate poverty, and empower communities in line with the core humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence.

Position Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Global HR Intern position within the Global People & Culture department based at HQ.

This is a fast-paced role within a dynamic HR team, which will require a high level of initiative, proactiveness and strong multi-tasking skills. You will be responsible for providing generalist HR support to HR Department in all areas of HR as well as being proficient with standard IT systems and the English language.

Main Responsibilities 

·         Provide generalist support for the entire recruitment cycle including but not limited to; interview bookings, JD/JP drafting, advertisements, longlisting, and coordination with managers or candidates, reference checks, etc.

·         Support HR L&D initiatives including orientations, trainings, workshops etc.

·         Ensure proper HR file documentation and file management to audit standards.

·         Conducting HR quality checks via routine spot checks and maintain HR trackers.

·         Compiling HR exec summaries or reports.

·         Undertaking research projects and supporting HR project implementation when requested.

Note: The employee's duties are not limited to the above-mentioned responsibilities; he/she may perform other tasks as needed.

Candidate essential criteria

Education: Relevant university degree, preferably specialization in HR.

Experience: At least 6 months' experience, preferably in an HR generalist role

Languages: Written and verbal command of English is required

·         Prior experience in business administration and working with IT systems such as Office

·         365, TEAMs etc.

·         Computer literate and experienced with MS Office Suite.

·         Be approachable and flexible, have a good eye for detail and be ready to work in a busy and varied role. You will also recognise that good HR practice can make a real difference to HA's success.

·         Passionate and knowledgeable about HR and the international development sector

Desirable Criteria

·         Additional languages (e.g. Arabic, French, Urdu) are desirable

How to apply

We are keen to appoint the right person for this position as soon as possible and will be considering applications as they are received. To maximise your opportunity, please submit your CV by clicking the link provided to apply. We look forward to receiving your application and hearing from you.

Please note that we will only be contacting the shortlisted candidates. Applying candidates must have the legal authorisation or right to work in the designated work location/duty station.

Disclaimer: Human Appeal is committed to diversity, social inclusion, and gender equality/balance, and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. The organisation maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEA/SH), with all staff required to comply with Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEA/SH) standards and safe recruitment procedures.