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 Intern (Curricular Internship)

Code: SR-00-9355

Duty station: At least two days per week in HQ, Rome + remote working for the rest of the week / Flexible working schedule 

Starting date: 15/07/2024

Contract duration: 6 months

Reporting to: Recruitment Coordinator

Supervision of :n/a

Type of Duty Station: Non-family duty station

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.

INTERSOS operations are guided by its Charter of Values and the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence. Every intervention is characterized 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 recognize 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.

As of July 2023, INTERSOS is operational in 23 countries.

INTERSOS HR Department consists of the Recruitment Unit, the HR Management Unit, the Admin Unit, the Deployment Unit, and the Personnel Development Unit. The Recruitment team takes care of the selection and recruitment of INTERSOS international staff and interns promptly, 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 rejected candidates and capitalization of selection process via 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

• Follow-up with candidates identified by recruiters;
• First draft of seniority exercise;
• Publication of vacancies on internal and external channels;
• Conducting references and background checks for shortlisted candidates;
• Rejection of non-selected candidates and maintenance of HR roster;
• Management of IMP platform and archiving of candidates’ documents;
• Participation to recruitment processes of junior staff;
• Management of weekly recruitment status page.

Required profile and experience

Education

• Degree in humanities, especially in HR, strongly desirable. If no degree, a strong interest in HR and recruitment will do.

Professional Experience

• Previous volunteering experience / desire to work in a humanitarian organizations are assets.

Professional Requirements

• Proactive and problem-solving attitudes strongly required;
• Openness and good communication skills.

Languages

• EN/FR/ES, in this order of importance.

Personal Requirements

• Flexibility
• Diplomacy and emotional intelligence
• Strong motivation for the humanitarian cause and sharing of INTERSOS Mission

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below: https://www.intersos.org/en/work-with-us-internship/#intersos-vacancies-intern/vacancy-details/661d35deb58ed70029fa6c0c/ 

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.