INTERNSHIP - Office of Internal Oversight

  Internship 821

INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 196 Member Countries. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities, and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime. 

INTERPOL strives to achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. To achieve our Diversity goals, we encourage applications from women and nationals of under/unrepresented member countries who are passionate about our mission. INTERPOL’s recruitment process is merit-based hence all hiring decisions are made considering the applicant’s qualifications and the needs of the Organization.

Title: INTERNSHIP - Office of Internal Oversight
Directorate: Office of Internal Oversight 
Sub-Directorate:  
Duty station: Lyon, France
Duration (in months): 6.00 
Estimated starting date: 1 March 2025
Level of security clearance: Basic
Deadline for applications: 31 December 2024

INTERPOL’s Internship Programme welcomes candidates from any of our 196 member states.
The Programme attracts talented students or recent graduates to the Organization and provides them with:

- A better understanding of the Organization’s goals and objectives and how international police cooperation is organized
- An insight into how an international organization operates
- A framework to enhance their educational experience through practical work assignments, thereby developing skills which are useful for their career and future employment
- Experience of working in a multicultural, multidisciplinary and multi-ethnic environment, contributing to the development of mutual understanding, trust and tolerance

All the relevant information about our Internship Programme may be found on our official web site.

Candidates should familiarize themselves with the conditions of internship and the requirements prior to applying for this internship.

Throughout this internship, the selected intern will contribute to the activities of the Office of Internal Oversight, headed by the Director, and will develop a holistic view on oversight matters in an international organization, as well as research skills.

The Office of Internal Oversight is composed of 5 units: Internal Investigation, Internal Audit and Risk Management, Ethics and Corporate Responsibility, Confidentiality and Due Diligence Desk, and Information Security Management.

The selected applicant, under the supervision of the Director, will:  

• Support day-to-day operations by providing general support to the Office of Internal Oversight, such as helping to maintain records and documents, including to each of the units as may be appropriate;
• Assisting with administrative tasks, including the assisting with conducting work processes, such as organizing meetings and events;
• Conduct research and draft notes for the development of strategies, policies and programs to support the units of the Office of Internal Oversight;
• Research, benchmark, identify best practices and provide insight into Office of Internal Oversight, such as Ethics and Corporate Responsibility, Internal Investigations, Internal audit, Confidentiality and Due Diligence Unit, Information Security frameworks, etc.
• Assist with the update, development, publication and communication of policies and operational procedures;
• Assist with operational implementation such as follow-up of recommendations, systems implementation, drafting requirements and change management;
• Any other duties requested by the superior regarding Oversight.

Working on different ongoing projects for the Office of Internal Oversight, the selected applicant will:

• Gain an insight into INTERPOL's structure and mandate as a global leader in international police cooperation;
• Understand the critical role of oversight functions in ensuring the integrity and effectiveness in an international organization,
• Learn and develop technical skills relevant to oversight procedures in international organizations such as internal investigations, internal audit and risk management, project and time management, cultural awareness, integrity etc;
• Strengthen and develop research, analysis, writing, communication and language skills; 
• Learn to navigate a multicultural work environment and adapt to the diverse working cultures of INTERPOL's 196 member countries.

Requirements

All candidates will be on the under-mentioned requirements