Intern - General Services

Internship 2042

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. 

Title: Intern - General Services
Directorate: Executive Directorate of Resource Management
Duty station: Lyon, France

Duration (in months): 6.00 
Estimated starting date: 5 January  2027
Level of security clearance: Basic
Deadline for applications: 21 October 2026

INTERPOL’s Internship Programme welcomes candidates from any of our 196 member countries.

INTERPOL actively encourages applications from women and nationals of member countries that are currently unrepresented among our staff (please click on this link to access the list of countries). Candidates from these countries are particularly encouraged to apply. 

INTERPOL’s recruitment process is merit-based hence all hiring decisions are made considering the applicant’s qualifications and the needs of the Organization.

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.

As of 1 January 2025, the internship allowance is EUR 700 and a transport subsidy of EUR 30 per month. An additional housing subsidy of EUR 170 per month will be provided to eligible interns.  

Interns are required to be subscribed to a health insurance coverage for the entire duration of the internship. However, they are eligible to request enrolment in the Organization’s health insurance coverage at no additional cost. 

Please note INTERPOL does not establish or endorse internship agreements with universities or academic institutions. Internship arrangements and communication are made solely between INTERPOL and the individual selected for the internship.

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

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Through this internship, the intern will gain meaningful exposure to the work of a large international organization, while contributing to the development and improvement of digital workplace solutions based on SharePoint Online, Microsoft Power Platform and AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot.

Primary duties

• Support the enhancement and customization of SharePoint Online intranet and document management sites, to ensure they align with the organization's needs and objectives.
• Support automation of workflows and business processes using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) and AI tools to improve efficiency.
• Explore, test, and provide support for the adoption of Microsoft Copilot and use of Copilot agents to improve productivity, collaboration, and process optimization, while staying updated on new features and releases.
• Assist in creating comprehensive user documentation, including guides, to facilitate end-users' understanding and efficient utilization of ICT systems and applications.

Requirements

All candidates will be assessed on the under mentioned requirements:

• Be a national of one of INTERPOL’s 196 member countries;
• Have attained the legal age in the country of nationality.

Training / Education required

• Be enrolled in a, or have graduated from, a post-secondary accredited academic institution within the past one year (preferably having completed coursework relating to technology, data protection, or public international law)

Technical skills

• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) is an asset;
• Strong understanding of SharePoint Online concepts, architecture, and site customization is an asset;
• Interest in learning and applying AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and Copilot agents.

Abilities required

• Ability to work with discretion, diplomacy, tact, and rigor;
• Willingness to learn new or unfamiliar areas of law;
• Prior exposure to data protection law, information security, or regulation of emerging technologies will be considered as an asset;
• Exposure to drafting or review of governance, technical, or risk management documentation, particularly in relation to emerging technologies will be considered as an asset.

Languages

• Professional fluency in English;
• Professional fluency in French is highly desirable;
• A good command of any other INTERPOL official language (Arabic, Spanish) will be considered as an asset.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND ASSESSMENT METHOD

Application process

Only applications submitted in response to a specific internship vacancy will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received, we are unable to answer individual queries.

A completed online application is required and should include a cover letter including:

• Your motivation to join the INTERPOL internship programme
• Your interest in and your assets for this specific internship opportunity
• Your expectations for this internship

Assessment method 

All applications will be assessed against the requirements indicated in this call for internship. Applicants who meet these requirements most closely will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration and assessment.

INTERPOL does not discriminate on any grounds and candidates will be treated under conditions of equality.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

A confidentiality vetting inquiry will be carried out on behalf of the Organization prior to confirming any selection. By accepting this offer, you give the Organization expressed consent for completing this inquiry.

If selected, you will be required to produce a certificate of non-criminal records (including spent and unspent sentences pronounced by justice) from your country of nationality and from any other country in which you have resided for more than 12 months in the past five years. If you are considered at a further stage of the selection process (interview) we advise you to familiarize yourself with the procedure for requesting such documentation in the concerned countries so that, if accepted, your arrival to the Organization is not unnecessarily delayed.