Internship Human Resources

Organizational Context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a UN-related agency focused on promoting humane and orderly migration. It collaborates with governments and partners to save lives, protect migrants, drive solutions to displacement, and facilitate legal migration pathways. IOM is committed to a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace, aiming to leverage the full potential of migration.

Job Purpose

This internship program aims to attract talented students and graduates interested in migration-related fields. The intern will gain practical experience by supporting the Human Resources team in operational, administrative, and digital documentation activities. This role offers exposure to core HR functions, including staff planning, recruitment, payroll, and HR administration, with a focus on transitioning towards efficient, paperless workflows. The internship provides hands-on experience in HR digitalization, document management, data organization, and digital archiving, contributing to the HR team's capacity and the organization's operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

The intern will provide administrative support across the employee lifecycle, including preparing employee certificates and drafting reference letters. Key duties involve maintaining and organizing digital personnel files, archiving HR documentation, and assisting in the digitization of HR records. The role also includes supporting HR compliance projects and drafting materials for events and in-house training. The intern will perform other assigned duties under the supervision of the Senior HR Associate and the Chief of Mission, gaining comprehensive exposure to HR administration and operational functions, with an emphasis on digitalization and efficient workflows.

Work Experience

Prior experience in Human Resources or a related administrative field is considered an asset. Interns should generally have less than two years of relevant working experience.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word). Fluency in English and German (written and spoken) is required. Interest in international organizations, migration, digitalization, data management, and HR processes.

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