Internship - Human Resources - Talent Acquisition Team

Internship - Human Resources - Talent Acquisition Team 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 six-month internship in the Human Resources Talent Acquisition Team. Interns will support various HR functions, particularly in recruitment and selection processes. Responsibilities include preparing and publishing vacancy announcements, assisting with candidate assessments, and managing databases. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to the ICC's mission of promoting international justice. Candidate Requirements: Degree or in final stages of relevant study Strong academic performance Proficiency in English or French Strong teamwork and communication skills Good computer skills Less than three years of relevant experience Requisition ID 24270 - Posted - Internship - Human Resources / Training and Development - The Hague - NL 24270 | Registry Organisational Unit: Human Resources Section, Registry Duty Station: The Hague 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 degree and/or diplomas. Scanned copies of official academic transcripts that state your courses, results, and completion date. One short essay or a writing sample 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 of six months (to be agreed to prior to commencement). The Opportunity The International Criminal Court (ICC) investigates and, where warranted, tries individual charges 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. As an ICC Human Resources Intern you will perform your duties under the supervision of the members of the Talent Acquisition Team and will have the opportunity to contribute to their current and prospective tasks and projects. Organizational Context The Human Resources Section 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 while serving as HR adviser to management within the Court. The HR Section’s aim is to be a trusted provider of various policy, advisory and administrative services for the Court, its managers and staff. These services include: Strategic workforce planning Organizational design Job design and advertisement Talent acquisition, recruitment and selection Onboarding Administration of salaries Entitlements and benefits Performance management Learning and development HR policy matters and staff issues or conflicts. The Section consists of two units: the HR Organizational Development Unit and the HR Operations Unit. As part of the HR Operation Unit, you will be playing the important role in assisting  the Talent Acquisition Team which supports the organization to equip it with highly skilled, committed and engaged workforce. Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of a Talent Partner, you will be involved in: Support in preparing and publishing Vacancy Announcements (VAs); Disseminating Vacancy Announcement on the ICC social media channels as well as sharing with recruitment partners, such as the UN network, Embassies, etc.; Supporting the team with the recruitment selection process, namely in: Organizing invitations for various types of assessments, including interviews; Assisting with candidates’ eligibility review; Assisting with the administration of written assessments; Assisting with the drafting of interview assessment reports; Assisting with organizing the logistics prior to written assessments or interviews; Initiating medical and security clearance processes in collaboration with the relevant partner office; Supporting the management of VAs and candidates databases; Assisting in targeted sourcing activities; Assisting with the organization of the onboarding of selected candidates. Assisting in designing communication strategies to support Talent Acquisition activities; Participating in Talent Acquisition improvement projects; and, Conducting other tasks as needed. Essential Qualifications Education: All Candidates must have a degree or be in the final stages of a relevant study at a recognized university. Candidates are expected to have a very good record of academic performance. Candidates with a Human Resources, Communications or Business Administration degree are encouraged to apply. Other academic qualifications are welcome. Experience: Internship placement focuses on candidates in the early stages of their professional careers, therefore, practical experience is not an essential prerequisite for selection. However, practical experience that is relevant to talent acquisition, recru