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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,

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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.

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.

Training Components and Learning Elements

The HR Team’s responsibilities include staff planning, recruitment, payroll and HR administration. To strengthen the team’s capacity, the intern will support these core HR functions and the transition towards more efficient, paperless workflows by contributing to document management, data organization, and digital archiving activities. The internship will provide the incumbent with hands-on experience in HR digitalization and comprehensive exposure to the full range of HR administration and operational functions.

Requirements

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Student or graduate, preferably in Human Resources, Psychology, Social and/or Political Sciences, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

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.

For this internship, Fluency in English and German (written and spoken) is required.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Responsibilities

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Depending on experience and location, interns are granted a small monthly stipend to help offset costs. Interns benefiting from an internship allowance or scholarship granted by their university or other sponsoring body that includes financial remuneration or credits for coursework will not be eligible for the stipend.

IOM covers Interns against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the internship. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Interns are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies