Most needed profiles

INTERSOS curricular internship opportunities are aimed at young people interested in the humanitarian sector who share INTERSOS values such as equality, justice, dignity of the person, equal access to rights and resources, peace and solidarity, as well as the humanitarian principles underlying its work. We also expect a predisposition to work in collaboration with a team of professionals, both international and local, flexibility and the ability to adapt to complex situations and living conditions.

Above all, we are looking for young people who have a strong motivation and a desire to get involved!

If you are interested and have the required skills, apply for positions in line with your profile and join INTERSOS!

If you do not find internship opportunities in line with your profile, you can always send your application through the general positions that may be open.

Working conditions and benefits

Induction: Each intern receives preparatory training aimed at providing the necessary information on the structure of INTERSOS and the main decision-making processes and working tools, with the ultimate goal of facilitating smooth integration into the organisation.

Salary: Internships are unpaid.

Benefits: Meal vouchers are provided for the internship period spent at INTERSOS HQ in Rome and with Italy Mission. Meal vouchers are not foreseen for the period of the internship carried out in continuous remote working (option specified in the vacancy) and for the internship period carried out in an INTERSOS mission abroad.

Transport: For internships which foresee deployment to an INTERSOS mission abroad, round-trip flights at the beginning and end of the assignment are covered by the organisation.

Insurance: If not stipulated by the Intern’s University or Master’s degree, INTERSOS provides insurance cover against the risk of accidents and third-party liability for internship periods in HQ and in Italy Mission. For internships that foresee an INTERSOS mission abroad, the organization provides medical insurance, reimbursement for compulsory vaccinations according to INTERSOS policy, and psychological support on request.

Visas: For internships which foresee deployment to an INTERSOS mission abroad, the organisation provides support for the visa request and it covers the cost of the visa.

Accommodation: For internships which foresee deployment to an INTERSOS mission abroad, shared accommodation in a Guesthouse is provided.

Holidays: For each internship, 2 days of holiday per month apply.

Open positions

Job Title

Intern support to the Director of Programmes

Code :  SR-00-9066

Deadline : 12/01/2024

Country : Head Quarters

Duty Station : HQ, Dakar (possible field missions)

Type of duty station : Non-family duty station

Starting date : 15/01/2024

Contract duration : 6 months

Reporting to : Director of Programmes INTERSOS

Functional Supervisor : Supervision of

Non applicable

General context of the project

INTERSOS is an International Humanitarian Organisation with its HQ in Rome, branch offices in Dakar, Nairobi and Amman and representation offices in Geneva. The organisational structure comprises the General Directorate, the Departments of Programmes, Finance, Logistics & Supply, Communications & Fundraising and Human Resources, the Grants Control & Compliance Unit and the Office of Internal Auditor. INTERSOS is operational in 23 countries with over 3,000 national and international staff worldwide.

INTERSOS assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts, exclusion and extreme vulnerability. Its activities are based on solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable people.

The present organizational structure of the INTERSOS Programmes department comprises a team of one Director of Programmes, four Regional Directors, four Deputy Regional Directors, a Regional Coordinator, three Grants Regional Officers, the Head of Protection unit and two Programme Protection Advisors, the Head of Medical Unit, one Health Programme Advisors, one Sexual and Reproductive Health Referent and one Pharmacist Referent.

General purpose of the position

The intern will work alongside the Director of Programmes.

At the end of the internship, the candidate will be able to understand

the internal functioning of a humanitarian organization. The participation in the Annual Plan process will allow her/him to understand in depth the activities and sectors carried out by INTERSOS globally. Contributions to thematic working groups on Accountability to Affected People, Community-Based Approaches, Cash and Voucher Assistance, localization, and other technical topics will also enhance the intern’s knowledge of and practical exposure to strategic areas of work and improvement in the humanitarian sector.

Main responsibilities and tasks

The selected person will support the Director of Programmes in the following tasks:

•  Support for the preparation and revision of general documents (SoPs, analysis, research, reports);
•  Support in the implementation of the transversal activities of the Annual Action Plan 2022;
•  Administrative support for the organization of meetings/trainings/workshops;
•  Preparation of meeting agenda, minutes, translations;
•  Potential support to program activities through field missions.

Education

• Degree in Political Science/International Cooperation.

Professional experience

• A previous stage or voluntarism experience will be positively evaluated.

Professional requirements

• Good analysis skills
• Capacity to design complex texts and documents
• Essential Microsoft Office skills
• Understanding of the Project Cycle Management

Languages

• Excellent writing skills in English and French, Italian could be an asset.

Personal requirements

• Strong motivation for humanitarian cause and sharing of INTERSOS mission and vision.
• Good self-organization and capacity to identify priorities in a volatile context
• Flexibility and capacity of adaption to emerging priorities
• Applications from students already based in Dakar are strongly encouraged.