INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.
Terms of reference
Job Title: Recruitment and L&D Intern (curricular internship)
Code: SR-00-10123
Duty station: Remote working
Starting date: 30/03/2026
Contract duration: 6 months
Reporting to: Recruitment Manager
Supervision of: n/a
Type of Duty Station: Non-family duty station
General context of the project
INTERSOS is a humanitarian organization established in 1992, committed to assisting vulnerable populations affected by conflicts, exclusion, and natural disasters. We operate in challenging, hard-to-reach areas where humanitarian needs are most acute and presence is often limited. Our focus is on providing life-saving humanitarian assistance in Protection, Health & Nutrition, WASH, and FSL.
Our operations are grounded in the INTERSOS Charter of Values and the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence. We prioritize the human being in every intervention, reflecting our core values: borderless, impartial, independent, culturally sensitive, attentive to local capacity, professional in solidarity, and transparent.
Diversity is a core value for INTERSOS. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that promotes diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity, race, ethnic background, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or nationality.
The INTERSOS HR Department comprises the Recruitment, Management, Admin, Deployment, and Personnel Development Units. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across two vital HR functions: Recruitment and Learning & Development. The Recruitment team manages the selection of international staff and interns, ensuring prompt, quality placements of candidates with suitable competencies, adaptability, and technical skills. The Learning & Development Unit facilitates and promotes the organisation’s L&D policy and procedures at both Headquarters and Mission levels, focusing on staff development, talent identification, career progression, and retention.
General purpose of the position
At the end of this comprehensive internship, the HR Intern will have acquired a good understanding of both recruitment processes within a humanitarian context and the implementation of learning and development activities. They will gain practical experience in various stages of the selection process, from needs assessment to candidate finalisation and roster management. The intern will develop a basic understanding of the profiles, specificities, and challenges of international HR in a humanitarian organisation, bridging the critical connection between attracting and developing talent. Concurrently, the intern will learn about talent development programs and about organising and facilitating L&D initiatives, including inductions, specialised training programme design and organisation, from the preparation to the delivery face, and will have an idea about learning methodology, training tools and didactical styles from observation and collaboration with senior training personnel.
Main responsibilities and tasks:
Recruitment Support
- Follow-up with candidates identified by recruiters.
- Publish vacancies on internal and external channels.
- Conduct references and background checks for shortlisted candidates.
- Manage the rejection process for non-selected candidates and maintain the HR roster.
- Oversee the IMP platform and archive candidate documents.
- Participate in recruitment processes for junior staff.
- Manage the weekly recruitment status page.
Learning & Development Support
- Promote and facilitate monthly General Standard Inductions.
- Support the promotion and facilitation of R.O.L.E. (Refresher on Learning & Experiences).
- Assist in the promotion and facilitation of specific technical training through the application of the L&D Policy in Missions abroad.
- Support the promotion and facilitation of Retention Rate monitoring activities.
- Participate in coordination activities with the L&D Team, Department bilaterals, and IT weekly meetings.
- Monitor online forms dedicated to training needs and assist with their analysis.
- Support the Personnel Development Coordinator (PDC) in the coordination of training activities for the external public within the framework of FRONTLINE, the humanitarian training programme, and participate in the working group together with the PDC and trainers.
Required profile and experience
Education
- An ongoing degree in Human Resources, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field is strongly desirable
- The intern will have hold a student status for the whole duration on the internship
Professional Experience
- Previous volunteer experience or any experience in the humanitarian or development sector is an asset
Professional Requirements
- A strong professional interest in HR, recruitment, and learning & development is a must
- Strong motivation for the humanitarian cause and sharing of the humanitarian values and principles
Languages
- Written and spoken English is Compulsory
- French is highly desirable
- Italian is an asset
Personal Requirements
- Proactive and problem-solving attitude strongly required
- Openness and good communication skills
- Team-worker mindset
- Punctuality
- Flexibility
- Empathy
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below:
Please note that our application process is made of 3 quick steps: register (including your name, email, password and citizenship), sign-up and apply by attaching your CV in PDF format. Through the platform, candidates will be able to track their applications’ history with INTERSOS.
Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least three references: two line managers and one HR referent. Family members are to be excluded.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.