Intern - EDTI Support OfficeIntern - EDTI Support Office

Internship 954

INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 196 Member Countries. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities, and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime. 

INTERPOL strives to achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. To achieve our Diversity goals, we encourage applications from women and nationals of under/unrepresented member countries who are passionate about our mission. INTERPOL’s recruitment process is merit-based hence all hiring decisions are made considering the applicant’s qualifications and the needs of the Organization.

Title: Intern - EDTI Support Office
Sub-Directorate: Executive Office
Duty station: Singapore, Singapore
Duration (in months): 6.00 
Estimated starting date: 1 May 2025
Level of security clearance: Basic
Deadline for applications: 4 February 2025

INTERPOL’s Internship Programme welcomes candidates from any of our 196 member countries.
The Programme attracts talented students or recent graduates to the Organization and provides them with:

- A better understanding of the Organization’s goals and objectives and how international police cooperation is organized
- An insight into how an international organization operates
- A framework to enhance their educational experience through practical work assignments, thereby developing skills which are useful for their career and future employment
- Experience of working in a multicultural, multidisciplinary and multi-ethnic environment, contributing to the development of mutual understanding, trust and tolerance

All the relevant information about our Internship Programme may be found on our official web site.

As of 1 January 2025, the internship allowance is EUR 700 and a transport subsidy of EUR 30 per month. An additional housing subsidy of EUR 170 per month will be provided to eligible interns.  

Interns are required to be subscribed to a health insurance coverage for the entire duration of the internship. However, they are eligible to request enrolment in the Organization’s health insurance coverage at no additional cost. 

Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the conditions of internship and the requirements prior to applying for this internship.

PRIMARY DUTIES

The INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation (IGCI) is a cutting-edge research and development facility for the identification of crimes and criminals, innovative training, operational support and partnerships.
Located in Singapore, the IGCI complements our General Secretariat in Lyon, France, and enhances the Organization's presence in Asia.
The Support Office assists the Executive Director for Technology and Innovation (EDTI) in the management of the Executive Directorate, which comprises three Directorates: Innovation Centre, Capacity Building and Training, and Information Systems and Technology.

Throughout this internship, the selected applicant will provide supporting functions to the EDTI Support Office by:
▪ Undertaking external engagement and communication support to the Support Office

▪ Assisting in:

o the preparation of communication collateral and presentation materials;

o event organization, liaising with participants, and meeting taking;

o the preparation of briefing notes, official letters, and talking points;

o the preparation of reports; o the preparation of management visits and coordination;

o background research for policy documents

▪ Carrying out any other duty assigned by the supervisor.

Working on different on-going projects, the selected applicant will gain exposure to the functions of an International Organization while working on different on-going projects/activities.

REQUIREMENTS
▪ Be a national of one of INTERPOL’s 196 member countries.
▪ Have attained the legal age in the country of nationality.

TRAINING/EDUCATION REQUIRED

▪ Be enrolled in, or have graduated from, a post-secondary accredited academic institution within the past one year on the date of submission of their application with a Degree in Administrative Studies, Political Science, International Relations or Law, Information Systems, Computer Science. ▪ Knowledge of strategic studies, computer science, information systems, and technology would be considered as an advantage.

LANGUAGES
▪ Professional fluency in English is required.
▪ Knowledge of any other INTERPOL official language (Arabic, French or Spanish) will be a strong asset.
Technical skills
▪ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools is required.
▪ Work experience in an office setting or an international organization will be considered an asset.
 

ABILITIES REQUIRED
▪ Strong ability for teamwork and cooperation
▪ Motivation
▪ Good oral and written communication
▪ Ability to work in an international environment