Company Description
We support people in overcoming emergencies and we strive to guarantee that everyone can have a decent and dignified life as well as opportunities and a better future. We work in more than 20 countries around the world, including in Italy, with more than 166 emergency, humanitarian aid and development projects. Our activities mainly involve women, girls and young people, actors of change in every community for a fairer and more inclusive world. We operate in several natural and man-made crises in various regions of the world, with multi-sectorial interventions comprising WASH, EiE, CVA, Food Security, Protection, and others.
Position
Role: Extracurricular Internship - HR Generalist
Department/Area: Human Resources & Organizational Inclusion
Location: Bologna, Via Francesco Baracca 3
Type of internship: Extracurricular
Duration: 6 months
Application deadline: 21/08/2026
Expected start date: September 2026
Availability required: full time
Objective
The intern will join the Human Resources Department, supporting activities related to personnel management, including talent attraction and acquisition, onboarding, performance management, training and development.
Main activities
The intern will support and take part in the Department's activities and projects. Through on-the-job training, they will be involved in the following tasks:
Recruitment & Selection (HQ and abroad)
- Support in drafting/revising job descriptions;
- Publishing job vacancies;
- CV screening;
- Scheduling tests and interviews;
- Participation in interviews;
Onboarding
- Support in organizing and monitoring onboarding activities for expatriate staff and staff in Italy;
- Support in collecting training needs and scheduling induction sessions;
Training and Evaluation
- Monitoring the Foundation's staff performance evaluation process, including support in collecting and organizing evaluation forms;
- Collecting training needs from the various departments and HQ areas;
- Support in the logistical organization of training courses (calendar planning, booking rooms/platforms, sending communications to participants);
- Preparing and updating training materials and activity reports;
- Support in monitoring participation and collecting post-training feedback;
- Updating and archiving documentation related to training and evaluation processes in the HR department's internal databases.
Requirements
Qualifications and knowledge:
- Degree/Master's in humanities/scientific/economics/HR management fields;
- Excellent knowledge of the Office suite;
- Knowledge of written and spoken English.
Skills and abilities:
- Proactivity and dynamism;
- Ability to work well in a team;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Professional interest in International Cooperation (NGOs) and the Third Sector in general;
- Alignment with WeWorld's mission and principles.
What We Offer
Type of contract: Extracurricular internship, 6 months, full time
Economic conditions: Monthly expense reimbursement of €600
Wellbeing & Inclusion: We promote a positive and inclusive work environment based on psychological safety, respect, and team empowerment.
Growth & Development: On-the-job training path with ongoing mentoring, opportunities for continuous learning, and the chance to take part in HR Department projects and initiatives to support professional growth.
Other information
The selection process may be closed earlier than planned should a candidate matching the required profile be identified. Due to the high number of applications, only candidates deemed suitable for the role will be contacted. Apply online via the WeWorld recruitment portal.
Application link: https://weworld.intervieweb.it/jobs/extracurricular-internship-hr-generalist-719191/en/