Belgium: Human Resources Intern

Organisational profile:

The International Crisis Group (Crisis Group) is an independent, nonprofit,

non-governmental organisation, with some 130 staff members on five continents,

working through field-based analysis and high-level advocacy to prevent and resolve deadly

conflict. Employment at Crisis Group provides a challenging and intellectually stimulating

work environment, be it in field locations or in one of our advocacy offices, working as a team

with colleagues from varied backgrounds, many with distinguished track records in the

academic, media or policy worlds.

International Crisis Group is committed to providing all interns with a learning opportunity in

order to gain practical work experience to make them more employable after their experience

with our organization. In turn, the interns will support Crisis Group in meeting short and long

term objectives as set by themselves and their supervisors. For More information, visit our

web page: http://www.crisisgroup.org/

Role:

Crisis Group is seeking a Human Resources Intern to volunteer fulltime in the HR unit at our

Brussels headquarters for a suggested period of six months, starting January 2015. This

position offers a unique opportunity for growth for individuals thinking about a career

in Human Resources or nonprofits/NGOs. Under the overall supervision of the HR Officer,

the intern will provide general support for day-to-day operational activities of the HR Unit

and assist with Crisis Group’s global internship program.

Responsibilities:

 Post internship and employment opportunities on internal and external sites;

 Assist with the recruitment and screening of interns across the organisation;

Act as the main point of contact for interns in all locations, including onboarding, contract

extensions and questions, and general support;

Assist with the preparation and maintenance of personnel files to meet compliance,

documentation, filing and audit requirements;

 Coordinate and oversee Intern briefings;

 Other duties, responsibilities and projects as assigned by the HR team.

Requirements:

 In pursuit of, or recently completed, a University degree, preferably in a related field;

 Fluency in English required, other languages are considered a plus;

 Computer skills: MS Office, email and internet; HR information systems a plus;

 Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion;

 Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills;

Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization, and work independently and

as part of a team;

Authorisation and proper documentation to complete an internship in Belgium.