Intern to the Deputy Director General (curricular internship) - HQ

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Descrizione

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: Intern to the Deputy Director General (curricular internship)

Code: SR-00-10107

Duty station: Remote

Starting date: 02/03/2026

Contract duration: 6 months

Reporting to: Deputy Director General (DDG)

Type of Duty Station: Non-family duty station

General context of the project

The internship is situated within the Programmes Department at the Headquarters of the organization, with a start date of March 1, 2026, and a duration of six months under the tutorship of the DDG. The operational environment is that of a humanitarian organization, specifically requiring the candidate to share the INTERSOS mission and vision and possess a strong motivation for the humanitarian cause. The work involves engagement with global activities, including the implementation of the "Frontline Project" regarding humanitarian access and the execution of the Annual Action Plan 2026.

General purpose of the position

The primary purpose of this role is to support the Deputy Director General (DDG) in various tasks, ranging from the coordination of key change management initiatives to the implementation of projects focused on improving global humanitarian access. The position also entails administrative responsibilities, such as organizing meetings and workshops. Ultimately, the objective is for the intern to acquire a good understanding of the internal functioning of a humanitarian organization and to understand in depth the sectors and activities carried out by INTERSOS globally.

Main responsibilities and tasks:

• Support for the coordination of the key change management initiative whose responsibility falls under the DDG or the Programmes Department;
  
• Support in the implementation of the Frontline Project focused on improving humanitarian access globally for the organisation;
  
• Transversal activities of the Annual Action Plan 2026;
  
• Administrative support for the organization of meetings/trainings/workshops;
  
• Preparation of meeting agenda, minutes, translations;
  
• Any other task.
  

Required profile and experience

Professional Experience

• A previous voluntarism experience will be positively evaluated.
  

Professional Requirements

• Good analysis skills and capacity to design complex texts
  
• Organisation skills
  
• Capacity to work by objectives
  
• Proactivity
  
• Attention to detail
  

Languages

• Excellent writing skills in Italian, English and French.
  

Personal Requirements

• Strong motivation for humanitarian cause and sharing of INTERSOS mission and vision.
  

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/6974e762f9da67ada37da617/ 

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.