Internship - Talent Management and Staff Planning

Internship 1919

INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 196 Member Countries. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities, and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime.

Title: Internship - Talent Management and Staff Planning
Directorate: Human Resources
Duty station: Lyon, France
Duration (in months): 11.00
Estimated starting date: 1 August 2026
Level of security clearance: Basic
Deadline for applications: 21 July 2026

INTERPOL’s Internship Programme welcomes candidates from any of our 196 member countries.

INTERPOL actively encourages applications from women and nationals of member countries that are currently unrepresented among our staff (please click on this link to access the list of countries). Candidates from these countries are particularly encouraged to apply.

INTERPOL’s recruitment process is merit-based hence all hiring decisions are made considering the applicant’s qualifications and the needs of the Organization.

The Programme attracts talented students or recent graduates to the Organization and provides them with:

- A better understanding of the Organization’s goals and objectives and how international police cooperation is organized
- An insight into how an international organization operates
- A framework to enhance their educational experience through practical work assignments, thereby developing skills which are useful for their career and future employment
- Experience of working in a multicultural, multidisciplinary and multi-ethnic environment, contributing to the development of mutual understanding, trust and tolerance

All the relevant information about our Internship Programme may be found on our official web site.

As of 1 January 2025, the internship allowance is EUR 700 and a transport subsidy of EUR 30 per month. An additional housing subsidy of EUR 170 per month will be provided to eligible interns.

Interns are required to be subscribed to a health insurance coverage for the entire duration of the internship. However, they are eligible to request enrolment in the Organization’s health insurance coverage at no additional cost.

Please note INTERPOL does not establish or endorse internship agreements with universities or academic institutions. Internship arrangements and communication are made solely between INTERPOL and the individual selected for the internship.

Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the conditions of internship and the requirements prior to applying for this internship.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Through this internship, the intern will gain experience in a broad range of Human Resources areas:

• Learn about recruitment processes, tools and systems;
• Improve his/her ability in prioritizing and managing tasks;
• Gain exposure to international recruitment practices;
• Gain appreciation of human resources management, particularly in an international environment.

Primary duties

Under the close supervision and guidance of HR management, the intern will:

• Support team meetings through agenda development, minutes taking, and action item tracking;
• Support recruitment processes with publication of vacancies, candidate screenings, arrangement of testing and interview sessions;
• Contribute to special projects and HR initiatives as assigned;
• Contribute innovative ideas and best practices to HR processes and procedures;
• Manage correspondence, inboxes, and follow-ups for HR-related matters;
• Assist in special projects and HR initiatives related to recruitment;
• Perform administrative tasks and other duties as required by HR management.

Requirements

All candidates will be assessed on the under mentioned requirements

Requirements

• Be a national of one of INTERPOL’s 196 member countries.
• Have attained the legal age in the country of nationality.

Training / Education required

• Be enrolled in a, or have graduated from, a post­secondary accredited academic institution within the past one year on the date of submission of their application in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Psychology, or related fields of study.

Languages

• Professional fluency in English is required – B2 or greater.
• Proficiency in French will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of a third INTERPOL official language (Arabic or Spanish) would be considered an asset.

Technical skills

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook is required.
• Knowledge with Power BI or Tableau would be considered an asset.

Abilities required

• Strong organizational abilities, time management skills and ability to prioritize and provide assistance on multiple projects.
• Excellent research, analytical, reporting and communication skills.
• Demostrated interest in the HR domain.
• Attention to details and willingness to learn.
• Demostrated ability to communicate clearly and affectively.
• Ability to work in a team, as well as independently on porjects and tasks.
• Excellent writing skills.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND ASSESSMENT METHOD

Application process

Only applications submitted in response to a specific internship vacancy will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received, we are unable to answer individual queries.

A completed online application is required and should include a cover letter including:

• Your motivation to join the INTERPOL internship programme
• Your interest in and your assets for this specific internship opportunity
• Your expectations for this internship

Assessment method

All applications will be assessed against the requirements indicated in this call for internship. Applicants who meet these requirements most closely will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration and assessment.

INTERPOL does not discriminate on any grounds and candidates will be treated under conditions of equality.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

A confidentiality vetting inquiry will be carried out on behalf of the Organization prior to confirming any selection. By accepting this offer, you give the Organization expressed consent for completing this inquiry.

If selected, you will be required to produce a certificate of non-criminal records (including spent and unspent sentences pronounced by justice) from your country of nationality and from any other country in which you have resided for more than 12 months in the past five years. If you are considered at a further stage of the selection process (interview) we advise you to familiarize yourself with the procedure for requesting such documentation in the concerned countries so that, if accepted, your arrival to the Organization is not unnecessarily delayed.