Internship 986
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: INTERN - Human Resources
Directorate: Human Resources
Sub-Directorate: Compensation and Benefits
Duty station: Lyon, France
Duration (in months): 11.00
Estimated starting date: ASAP /1 April 2025
Level of security clearance: Basic
Deadline for applications: 20 February 2025
INTERPOL’s Internship Programme welcomes candidates from any of our 196 member countries.
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.
Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the conditions of internship and the requirements prior to applying for this internship.
INTERPOL strives to achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. To achieve our Diversity goals, we encourage applications from women and nationals of under/unrepresented member countries who are passionate about our mission. INTERPOL’s recruitment process is merit-based hence all hiring decisions are made considering the applicant’s qualifications and the needs of the Organization.
CALL FOR INTERNSHIP - Human Resources/Workforce Planning
Primary Duties
- Within HRM Workforce Planning, provide support with the administration of job descriptions and organizational charts regarding format, content consistency and process for follow-up.
- In close cooperation with the Coordinator Workforce Planning, support the creation and monitoring of a job description repository.
- Support in updating the intranet webpage dedicated to workforce planning.
- Proofreading and drafting ad hoc documents and correspondence linked to organizational reviews.
- Provide assistance in the framework of certain HR Projects, possibly linked to BI or organizational chart tool, or linked to other HR policy.
- Perform any other duties as required by the supervisor/hierarchy.
REQUIREMENTS
All candidates will be assessed on the basis of the under-mentioned requirements.
- Be a national of one of INTERPOL’s 196 member states
- Have attained the legal age of majority in their country of nationality
TRAINING/EDUCATION
- Have graduated from a post-secondary accredited academic institution within the past one year on the date of submission of their application (at least Bachelor’s Degree level) in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or similar fields of study.
- Ideally with a first hands-on experience or long internship linked to Human Resources.
LANGUAGES
- Professional fluency in English is required
- Professional fluency in another official language is desired.
SPECIFIC SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Excellent writing and administrative skills
- Clarity and accuracy; organizational skills, meeting tight deadline
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, ideally ERP and BI tool.
In addition to the requirements, the following Assets and Special Aptitudes would be beneficial:
- A first experience in Human Resources
- A good command of any other INTERPOL official working language (Arabic, French or Spanish)
- Knowledge of any other language
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.