7. UN-IOM Internship: Human Resources - Dakar, Senegal (Westminster students only)
Grade: Internship - Internship
Closing Date: Mar 30, 2026
Location: Dakar (Senegal)
Occupational Groups: Human Resources, Administrative support

Position Title

Intern - Human Resources

Duty Station

Dakar Country Office

Job Family

Human Resources

Is this a Regional, HQ, MAC, PAC, Liaison Office, or a Country Office based position?

Country Office

Reports directly to

HR Officer

Contract duration

9 months
 
The intern will provide clerical and administrative support to ensure the smooth delivery of Human Resources processes and activities. They will assist with recruitment tasks, including circulating vacancy notices, arranging interviews, preparing materials, and supporting reference checks. They will help maintain personnel files, prepare HR-related correspondence, and support meetings, trainings, and other HR events through logistical and document‑related tasks.
 
Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information. 

Eligibility and Selection:

In general, the Internship Programme aims at attracting students and graduates who: 

a) are in their undergraduate or postgraduate studies at the University of Westminster (except those in their first year of undergraduate studies)

b) have an interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities; 

 

Application Process: 

1) Read the job description carefully.

2) Click Login to Apply and complete the application form and upload a copy of you CV and Cover Letter . Please use this CV format: CV Template for students (Word). You can apply for multiple internship positions, but please tailor your Cover Letter according to each post (please see the application Information Pack for information about drafting a cover letter). 

3) Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the relevant IOM office for an interview. 

4) Successful candidates will be informed by IOM.

5) Application closing date: Monday 30th March 2026, 23:55 (GMT+0).​

6) Start date: June-September 2026 – the exact date will be agreed upon by the relevant IOM country office and the successful candidate.
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You can find the details of the programme and the application process in this information pack. 


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