Internship - Human Resources - Learning & Development

Internship - Human Resources - Learning & Development ICC - International Criminal Court The Hague Both national and international Internship level Speaks English, French Application deadline: December 31, 2026 (9 months) Apply Summary by Impactpool The International Criminal Court (ICC) is offering a 6-month internship in the Human Resources Section, focusing on Learning & Development. Interns will support various HR activities, including learning needs analysis, training coordination, and internal communication. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to the ICC's mission of promoting international justice while gaining practical experience in HR operations. Candidates should be in the final stages of relevant studies and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Candidate Requirements: Degree or in final stages of relevant study Strong academic performance Less than three years of relevant professional experience Adaptability to multicultural environments Strong teamwork skills Good computer skills (Microsoft Office) Interest in project management and content creation Proficiency in English or French Requisition ID 24268 - Posted - Internship - Human Resources / Training and Development - The Hague - NL 24268 | Registry Organisational Unit: Human Resources Section, Registry Duty Station: The Hague - NL Contract Duration: 6 months Deadline for Applications: 31 December 2026 (midnight The Hague time) Due to the volume of applications received, only successful applicants will be contacted by the Court. Please note that the purpose of this vacancy announcement is to provide hiring managers with a list of suitable candidates from which they may make a selection throughout the year. To this end, candidates are required to specify their availability in the relevant field when applying. Required Documents for This Application Please note that you will need to have the following information ready in order to complete your application: A completed “Duties and Responsibilities Form” (refer to step 1 on your eRecruitment Profile page). Motivation letter (maximum of 400 words). Two reference letters (one academic). Scanned copies of university degrees and/or diplomas. Scanned copies of official academic transcripts that state your courses, results and completion date. One short essay on a subject relevant to the work of the Court (maximum of 750 words, single spaced, type written). Contract Duration Interns are required to work full time for a period between three and six months (to be agreed to prior to commencement). The Opportunity The International Criminal Court (ICC) investigates and, where warranted, tries individuals charged with the gravest crimes of concerns to the international community: genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and crime of aggression. The Court is participating in the global fight to end impunity, and through the international criminal justice, the Court aims to hold those responsible accountable for their crimes and to help prevent the crimes from happening again. You can contribute to this cause by joining the ICC. Organisational Context The Human Resources Section (HRS) provides a unified and coordinated approach to HR matters across the Court and carries out all human resources activities in an efficient and timely manner whilst serving as HR advisor to management within the Court. The Section consists of two units: the HR Operations Unit and the HR Organisational Development Unit. The HR Operations Unit’s programme of work is all operational aspects of the Section, from recruitment and on boarding to the administration of salaries, benefits and entitlements for staff members and non-staff (including judges, interns and SSA consultants and contractors). The HR Organisational Development Unit is in charge of devising strategies, programmes and policies to ensure that the Court hires and develops the right staff and thus maximizes the return on investment in human resources. Particularly, this includes an organization wide role in relation to strategic workforce planning, talent management, organizational design, leadership development, staff training and learning and development programmes and activities and performance management. The HR Organizational Development Unit consists of three teams: Strategic Workforce Planning, Performance Management & Staff Engagement and Learning & Development. Duties and Responsibilities Support the Court-wide learning needs analysis process; Assist with drafting the Court’s Learning Plan by researching and developing course outlines, forecasting costs, developing stakeholder maps, and producing a work breakdown structure of milestones for the budget year; Assist with training coordination by working with managers and trainers to schedule training and development opportunities, organise venues, and develop course materials; Support the L&D team on financial administration, training budget analysis and training procurement activities Support training evaluation by conducting surveys and post training following up with managers to assess impact in team performance; Help with researching, analysing and proposing new ideas to improve current practices (e.g. redesign of the onboarding day, Learning Plan). Assist with administering the Court's learning and development programmes e.g. Mentoring, onboarding and language programmes as well as learning management systems; Contribute to the L&D project management by conducting research, analysis and development/production work. Internal Communication Provide support with organising and implementing communications designed to support key projects and initiatives, including drafting, editing, proofreading, and layout of content (e.g. newsletters, meetings, events); Assist with, providing regular (written and/or verbal) updates to ensure that organizational initiatives and projects are successfully communicated to staff members and stakeholders; Assist with developing c