People and Culture Intern

Job Description

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

What are we looking for?

• 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.

Benefits

Why should you consider this opportunity?

• CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background.

• CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improving nutrition and well-being, and gender equity for poor people in roots, tubers farming and food systems in the developing world.
• CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

What are we offering?

• CIP provides the opportunity to work in a prestigious international organization.

• Excellent working environment.

• In and out buses for different routes in Lima

• Comprehensive insurance coverage.

• 6 month–term agreements.

• Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

Applications: Please visit the following link: cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ to submit your cover letter and a full C.V. along with your references (preferable recent supervisors). Internal candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply for this job opportunity. Nevertheless, we highly encourage all interested candidates to participate in this exciting and competitive process. The deadline for receipt of applications is October 12, 2025.

This position will not have contact with children or vulnerable adults.

About the Organization

CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research, a network of 15 research centers mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.