General context of the project

INTERSOS is a humanitarian organization founded in 1992, working on the frontlines of crisis situations. In its countries of operation, INTERSOS intervenes to assist the most vulnerable populations affected by conflicts, extreme exclusion, and natural and manmade disasters in challenging and hard-to-reach areas, where the humanitarian needs continue to be the greatest and where the humanitarian presence is often weak. In such contexts, INTERSOS focuses on providing forcibly displaced populations and host communities with life-saving humanitarian assistance, in the areas of Protection, Health & Nutrition, as well as WASH and FSL. As of December 2024, INTERSOS is operational in 23 countries. INTERSOS operations are guided by its Charter of Values and the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence. Every intervention is characterised by the centrality of the human being, the principle from which INTERSOS values descend. Specifically, INTERSOS is borderless, impartial, independent, sensitive to local cultures, attentive to local capacity, professional in solidarity, and transparent. INTERSOS also adheres to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief. We recognise diversity as a core value for the Organization, in line with its fundamental principles. INTERSOS is, therefore, committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment that promotes diversity, equality, and inclusion. INTERSOS encourages applications from qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity, race, ethnic background, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or nationality.The INTERSOS HR Department consists of the Recruitment Unit, the HR Management Unit, the Administration Unit, the Deployment Unit, and the Personnel Development Unit. The Recruitment team selects INTERSOS international staff and interns, paying attention to the quality of candidates and their suitability to the positions regarding competencies, adaptability to context, and technical skills.

General purpose of the position

At the end of the experience, the Recruitment Intern will have learnt the different stages of a selection process (HR needs assessment, candidates’ requirements and different profiles, vacancy publication; screening, competencies assessment, technical assessment, choice of the suitable candidate; communication with candidates and capitalization of the selection process via the HR Roster). He/she/they should have gained a basic understanding of the profiles, specificities and challenges of international recruitment in a humanitarian organization.

Main responsibilities and tasks

● Support the recruitment process of shortlisted candidates;

● Support the vacancies advertisement on internal and external channels;

● Support the references and background checks for shortlisted candidates;

● Support the communication with the candidates and the maintenance of the HR Roster and the HR Databases;

● Support HR data management and HR information management;

● Participate in recruitment processes of junior staff;

● Participate in recruitment events and presentations with universities.

Required profile and experience

Education

● Candidate must maintain active university enrollment status for the duration of the internship.

● Academic background in humanities, especially in HR or Psychology, is strongly desirable

Professional Experience

● Previous volunteering experience is an asset

Professional Requirements

● Digital skills required: Excel (at least basic), Gmail, PowerPoint, WP.

● Familiarity with data management/visualization software is an advantage

Languages

● Fluent English is mandatory

● French, Italian, or Spanish are considered an asset

Personal Requirements

● Commitment and effective communication skills required

● Organised mindset and team orientation are required

● Proactivity is an asset

● Flexibility is an asset