Internship Human Resources

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

The Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities. Interns must be between 20 and 36 years old and should have less than two years of relevant working experience.

In general, the Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who:

a) have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities;

b) are holding a scholarship for internship placements in international organizations and/or for whom internship is required to complete their studies; or

c) are sponsored by governmental/non governmental institutions and/or academia to work in specific areas relevant to both IOM and the sponsor.

d) are either enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) or have graduated in the last 12 months.

e) are between 20 and 36 years of age.

Responsibilities

Supervision

Under the general administrative supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), the overall guidance of the Head of Human Resources and the direct supervision of the Senior HR Associate in Germany, the intern will support the operational, administrative and digital documentation activities of the HR Team.

Learning Objectives

• Administrative Support Across the Employee Lifecycle
• Preparation of employee certificates
• Drafting of reference letters
• Maintenance and organization of digital personnel files
• Archiving HR documentation
• Assisting in the digitization of HR documentation
• HR Projects
• Support of compliance projects
• Drafting material & presentation for events and in-house training
• The intern will also perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or the Chief of Mission.
• Requirements
• Fluency in English and German (written and spoken) is required
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word)
• Prior experience in Human Resources or a related administrative field is an asset
• An interest in the work of international organizations and issues related to migration.
• An interest in digitalization, data management, and HR processes.