International Organization for Migration
CAF/2026/06/Human Resource Intern/Yaounde
- Duty station
- 🇨🇲 Yaounde, Cameroon
- Country / area
- Cameroon
- Region
- Africa
- UN system
- Related Organization
- Posted
- Closes
- closed Source: 01:00, Jun 04, 2026 Africa/Douala
About this role
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Human Resource Intern to support the Human Resources Unit in its Yaoundé office. The intern will assist with recruitment processes, including vacancy announcements, interview logistics, and candidate communication. Responsibilities include maintaining recruitment trackers, documenting all stages of recruitment, managing personnel files (physical and electronic), supporting the design of monitoring tools, preparing HR administrative documents, tracking staff attendance and leave, and assisting with onboarding new staff and interns. The role offers practical experience in HR operations within an international and multicultural environment. The intern will also provide general administrative support to the HR Unit and ensure proper archiving and documentation of HR files in line with IOM standards.
Key requirements
- Fluency in English and French
- Bachelor's degree or final year student
- Previous internship or academic exposure to HR
Nice to have
- Experience with document management
- Experience with office administration
- Knowledge of HR processes
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Requirements at a glance
Distilled by AI from the posting- Min. experience
- Previous internship or academic exposure to HR or administrative tasks is an advantage.
- Required degree
- Bachelor's degree or currently in final year of studies, or graduated within the last 12 months; Preferred fields: Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Social Sciences, or related areas.
- Languages
- English French
Description
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and is the leading UN agency in the field of migration. IOM works in close collaboration with governmental, intergovernmental and non‑governmental partners to promote humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.
In line with its commitment to providing quality support to its beneficiaries and fostering capacity building, IOM Cameroon offers internship opportunities to students and recent graduates. The Human Resources Unit in the Cameroon mission seeks to engage an HR Intern to support its day‑to‑day activities and gain practical experience in HR operations within an international and multicultural environment.
Responsibilities
The HR Intern will assist in the following tasks:
- Provide support to recruitment processes, including vacancy announcements, interview logistics and follow‑up communication with candidates;
- Assist in maintaining and updating recruitment trackers and other HR monitoring tools;
- Document and file all stages of recruitment (vacancy announcements, applications, shortlists, interviews, communications) to ensure traceability and compliance.
- Support the organization and maintenance of personnel files, including both physical and electronic (e‑filing) records;
- Support the design and updating of monitoring tools (trackers, dashboards) to strengthen HR data management and reporting.
- Assist in preparing HR administrative documents such as contracts, letters and internal correspondence;
- Contribute to the tracking of staff attendance, leave and non‑staff administrative records where applicable;
- Support onboarding processes for new staff/interns, including preparation of documentation and orientation materials;
- Provide general administrative and clerical support to the HR Unit;
- Ensure proper archiving and documentation of HR files in line with IOM standards;
Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree or currently in final year of studies, or graduated within the last 12 months;
- Preferred fields: Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Social Sciences, or related areas.
EXPERIENCE
- Previous internship or academic exposure to HR or administrative tasks is an advantage;
- Experience with document management, organisation and office administration is desirable.
SKILLS
- Good organisational and time management skills;
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion;
- Basic knowledge of HR processes and administrative procedures;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook);
- Good communication and interpersonal skills;
ADDITIONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Strong attention to detail;
- Ability to work independently and within a team;
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a multicultural environment;
- Proactive attitude and sense of responsibility;
LANGUAGES
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