HR Interns

Organisation: Development Wala
Position: HR Intern
Location: Remote
Duration: 3–6 months (flexible, based on mutual agreement)
Opportunity Type: Paid Internship
Remuneration: Performance- and experience-based; details will be discussed during the interview.

About Development Wala

Development Wala is a purpose-driven platform working to strengthen India's social and development sector by connecting talented professionals with organisations creating social impact.

We work with NGOs, nonprofits, social enterprises, CSR teams and other development organisations, supporting them through recruitment, talent sourcing, capacity building and impact-focused services.

We are looking for motivated HR Interns who want to gain practical experience in human resource management and recruitment while contributing to the growth of the social sector.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

• Support end-to-end recruitment for NGOs, nonprofits and social impact organisations.

• Source candidates through LinkedIn, job portals, professional networks and other channels.

• Screen CVs and shortlist candidates based on job requirements.

• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring organisations.

• Maintain candidate databases, recruitment trackers and application records.

2. Candidate Engagement

• Communicate with applicants regarding job opportunities, interview schedules and recruitment updates.

• Follow up with shortlisted candidates and hiring organisations.

• Ensure timely and professional communication throughout the recruitment process.

• Help build and maintain a strong network of development sector professionals.

3. HR Operations and Documentation

• Maintain recruitment records, trackers and reports.

• Assist in preparing job descriptions and recruitment-related documents.

• Support onboarding coordination and other HR-related activities as required.

• Track recruitment progress and share regular updates with the team.

4. Team Coordination

• Work closely with the recruitment and outreach teams.

• Participate in team meetings and provide updates on assigned tasks.

• Contribute ideas to improve recruitment processes and candidate engagement.

• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and meet agreed deadlines.

Eligibility and Skills

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Social Work or a related field.

• An interest in recruitment, talent acquisition and people management.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Basic knowledge of MS Excel or Google Sheets.

• Ability to organise information, maintain trackers and manage multiple tasks.

• Willingness to learn, take initiative and work independently in a remote environment.

• Prior experience in recruitment, HR or volunteering will be an advantage, but is not mandatory.

What You Will Gain

• Practical experience in recruitment and HR operations.

• Exposure to hiring requirements across NGOs, nonprofits and social enterprises.

• Experience in candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination and stakeholder communication.

• Opportunities to develop professional communication, coordination and organisational skills.

• A better understanding of careers and talent needs in India's social and development sector.

• An opportunity to contribute to building a stronger development ecosystem.

Remuneration and Internship Details

This is a paid internship opportunity. The remuneration will be based on the candidate's experience, skills, performance and responsibilities. The specific amount and terms will be discussed during the interview.

The internship is designed to offer practical learning alongside meaningful responsibilities. Candidates should be comfortable working remotely, meeting agreed deadlines and maintaining regular communication with the team.

Who Should Apply?

We encourage applications from individuals who are interested in HR and recruitment, enjoy working with people, and want to understand how organisations in the social sector build effective teams.

We value commitment, integrity, initiative and a willingness to learn.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply through the application link provided with this opportunity.

Join Development Wala and gain hands-on experience in recruitment while helping connect talented professionals with organisations working for social change.