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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization addressing migration globally. Established in 1951 (as the Provisional Intergovernmental Committee for the Movement of Migrants from Europe), it became a related organization of the United Nations (UN) in 2016.
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Human Resources (HR) Internship Opportunity
International Organization for Migration (IOM) – Burundi
Location: Bujumbura, Burundi
Posting Date: July 28, 2025
Application Deadline: August 4, 2025 (Midnight, local time)
Duration: 2-6 months (Full-time, Day Shift)
Contract Type: Internship
Grade: UG
Position Overview
Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Senior Human Resources Assistant, the HR Intern will support daily HR/administrative operations at IOM Burundi. This role offers hands-on experience in HR processes within a multicultural UN environment.
Key Responsibilities
HR & Administrative Support
✔ Maintain and update HR personnel files in compliance with IOM regulations
✔ Assist in preparing payment requests (RFPs) for non-staff personnel
✔ Update the organizational organigram to reflect staffing changes
✔ Draft Letters of Invitation (LoI) and facilitate Burundian visa processing for international personnel
✔ Support UN ID applications for staff and dependents
✔ Prepare certificates of service for departing staff
✔ Provide scanning, photocopying, and clerical support as needed
Learning & Development
✔ Gain exposure to IOM’s HR workflows (Hire-to-Retire) via WAVE Oracle ERP
✔ Assist in tracking staff compliance with mandatory training courses
✔ Optional access to pre-recorded HR training modules (subject to approval)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the internship, you will have:
✅ Practical knowledge of HR processes in a UN agency
✅ Experience liaising with government authorities on visas/immigration
✅ Skills in organizational design (organigram maintenance)
✅ Familiarity with IOM’s digital tools (Office 365, Oracle ERP)
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Current enrollment in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in:
- Human Resources
- Business Administration/Management
- Related fields
- OR graduated within the last 12 months (must start internship within 1 year of graduation)
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Experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
- Basic office skills (printing, scanning, etc.)
Languages
- Fluent in English and French (written & spoken)
- Knowledge of Spanish (IOM’s third official language) is a plus
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About IOM
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the United Nations’ principal agency addressing human mobility, established in 1951 and formally becoming a UN-related organization in 2016. With 175 member states and operations in 171 countries through 590+ offices, IOM works to ensure safe, orderly, and humane migration while promoting international cooperation on migration issues. The organization focuses on key areas including emergency response for displaced populations, migrant protection against trafficking and exploitation, migration policy development, labor mobility programs, and comprehensive migration research through initiatives like its flagship World Migration Report.
As a critical UN partner, IOM assisted over 32 million people in 2023 alone, managing displacement camps, providing return assistance, and tracking missing migrants. Headquartered in Geneva with about 20,000 staff worldwide and a $3.2 billion annual budget, IOM plays a vital role in contemporary global migration challenges, from refugee crises to climate-related displacement, serving the world’s 281 million international migrants through practical solutions and policy guidance.
Why Choose Us
At IOM, we offer more than just a job – we provide an opportunity to be part of the world’s leading organization addressing one of humanity’s most complex challenges: migration. As a UN-related agency with 70+ years of experience across 171 countries, we empower professionals to make tangible impacts through emergency response operations, policy development, and direct assistance programs that reach millions of migrants annually. Our diverse team of 20,000 global staff benefits from unparalleled field experience, cutting-edge research initiatives like the World Migration Report, and direct engagement with 175 member states to shape migration governance.
Whether you’re evacuating families from conflict zones, developing climate displacement solutions, or protecting victims of trafficking, your work at IOM will combine humanitarian action with policy innovation. We offer competitive UN benefits, continuous learning opportunities through our training institute, and the chance to collaborate with governments, NGOs and communities worldwide. Join us to advance the principle that humane, orderly migration benefits societies everywhere while protecting the dignity and rights of all people on the move.
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