20-028 I HR Intern

VACANCY TITLE: HR Intern
TEAM: Human Resources
LOCATION: Rotterdam, the Netherlands
LEVEL OF EFFORT: 32 - 40 hours per week
START DATE: As soon as possible
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 26th, 2025
COMPENSATION: €500 per month – gross

Note: Only candidates with a valid work permit in the Netherlands will be considered for this internship.

WHO WE ARE
The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is a leading international organization dedicated to addressing climate change and promoting adaptation action for resilient development. We collaborate with governments, International Financial Institutions (IFIs), businesses, and communities to develop and implement innovative solutions that strengthen resilience and support adaptation to climate change impacts.

Founded in 2018, our organization is based in regional offices across key global locations. Our Europe office is located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, in the largest floating office in the world. We also have regional offices in Kenya, Ivory Coast, Bangladesh, and Beijing, as well as a dedicated knowledge and research hub in Groningen, the Netherlands.

Our work encompasses high-level policy development, research, agenda-setting, and advocacy to drive faster and deeper climate adaptation. We collaborate closely with partners to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of results where they are most needed.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

Are you looking to jump-start your career in Human Resources? Do you want to be part of an organization driving innovative global solutions for a more resilient world? GCA is excited to offer a dynamic internship opportunity for a motivated and diligent HR Intern.

As an HR Intern, you will:

• Assist with posting job vacancies, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews, gaining hands-on recruitment experience.

• Support onboarding processes, ensuring a seamless transition for new employees.

• Play a key role in integrating cutting-edge technologies into GCA’s HR operations while contributing to impactful projects such as introducing mental well-being platforms, rolling out flexible benefits systems, implementing payroll and L&D solutions.

• Collaborate on initiatives to foster employee engagement and support GCA’s mission to innovate through a human-centric approach.

• Learn to create, organize, and maintain employee files and contracts, ensuring compliance with HR policies.

• Actively contribute to broader HR discussions by providing insights and perspectives on ongoing issues, identifying challenges, and proposing innovative solutions, including effectively communicating and rolling out new projects, apps, and policy changes. A background in communication would be highly valued to support these efforts and ensure impactful implementation.

YOUR PROFILE

• You are pursuing or have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communication, or any other relevant field. While a background in HR or Communication would be highly valuable for rolling out projects effectively.

• You are fluent in English, with near-native proficiency; Dutch skills are a strong advantage.

• You have a passion for HR, recruitment, and leveraging technology to improve processes.

• You work accurately and diligently, paying attention to the smallest details.

• You are professional, discreet, and capable of handling sensitive information.

• You bring a positive, proactive attitude and a keen interest in learning.

• You are enthusiastic about technological advancements in HR and eager to help GCA stay up-to-date with and implement these innovations.

WHAT WE OFFER

Joining GCA means becoming part of a team that is making a global impact. You will work from our state-of-the-art headquarters in Rotterdam while gaining valuable professional experience in an international organization.

GCA is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team. We warmly welcome applicants from all walks of life and do not discriminate in any of our programs or activities based on race, color, religion, sex, nationality, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

HOW TO APPLY

If this opportunity excites you, submit your CV via opportunities.gca.org by January 26th, 2025. Please mention your earliest availability in your application.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

GCA celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We look forward to welcoming your unique perspectives to our team.