Administrative Assistant - Chennai, India (Intern)
Administrative Assistant - Chennai, India (Intern)
Posting Description
The Intern is expected to be a contributor to the TCIS back-office capacity to support various administrative activities and programs in India as well as to coordinate with multiple departments in the Asia Pacific Office (APO) and external vendors/agencies in the country. He/she will report to and work with the Manager – Organizational Performance - TCIS and will provide administrative and logistical support for the staff and consultants in this department and other departments as assigned.
Scope of work: The intern will perform the following activities:
Administrative Duties:
* Support the administrative functions of the TCIS department staff and contractors in Chennai including meetings, travel booking arrangements for the employees and staff, visa applications and routine support.
* Coordinate logistics and provide support to meetings for the department as well as conferences, workshops and training sessions organized by members of the department.
* Ensure the appropriate office supply inventory and take the lead in procurement of goods and services for the department.
* Provide support in receiving, reviewing and processing invoices from contractor/travel agents/partners/clients etc. * Coordinate with finance and HR departments in Manila for the payment for consultants.
* Other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
* Assist in completion of special projects as required.
Safeguarding and Data Protection
Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees, consultants and contractors take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation, and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.
Data Protection: The intern will be required to abide by Habitat for Humanity International’s data protection and security policy during the assignment period.
Skills and Competencies
* Event organization and planning.
* Negotiating skills
* Perseverance
* Good working ability in English
* Ability to plan and work independently
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Strong organization skills
* Team player capable of working successfully in a multicultural environment
* Proficiency in Tamil language is a must
Timeframe and location
The assignment will take place over 06 months (Apr 2026 to Sep-Oct 2026). The intern is expected to be in Chennai, India. Office is based out of IITM Research Park, Taramani. Office Timings 10 am-4 pm, Mon-Fri.
Qualifications and experience
Pursuing or recently completed undergraduate or any degree, experience in admin/back end operations preferred.
A strong ability to adapt quickly and think on your feet.
Proficient in English - written and spoken, Tamil-Spoken.
Willingness to travel - limited.
Stipend-
How to apply: Please send a CV detailing qualification and experience to slowrence@habitat.org with the subject line Intern- Admin (Chennai, India) no later than Mar 24 2026.
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About
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. HFHI has an Administrative Headquarters based in Atlanta, Georgia, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia and Area Office bases of operations in Manila, Philippines for our Asia and the Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and the Caribbean work, and Bratislava, Slovakia, for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work.
HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Function
Administrative
Auto req ID
10769BR
Position Category
Un-Paid Internship
Position Type
International Internship
Geographic Location
North America
Location
Chennai, India