Introduction
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.
The Intern will have the following duties and responsibilities:
- Contribute to knowledge management initiatives by supporting the updating and maintenance of the Global HAP SharePoint to facilitate access to up-to-date resources, guidance documents, and best practices for programme staff globally.
- Assist the team in developing information sheets for internal and external dissemination by gathering inputs and relevant information from colleagues.
- Support tasks related to the timely distribution of holograms to Country Offices and track inventory levels to support uninterrupted programme implementation, as required.
- Assist with the compilation and coordination of HAP-related inputs for meeting preparation and reporting, including collecting data and updates and drafting materials.
- Support quality initiatives in HAP and assist with the coordination and delivery of webinars and training activities, performing relevant tasks as required.
- Provide logistical and administrative support for other meetings and events, such as preparing invitations, managing participant lists, booking meeting rooms (in-person or virtual), developing meeting summaries, and circulating materials.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Learning Objectives
- Build knowledge on migration health assessment programmes by gaining exposure to IOM’s work in this area.
- Strengthen knowledge management and digital collaboration skills by helping facilitate access to resources through the Global HAAP SharePoint.
- Improve communication and drafting skills by contributing to information sheets, meeting materials, and by gathering and consolidating inputs from colleagues.
Training Components and Learning Elements
1. The Intern will gain experience in working in an international multicultural environment, within the United Nations system.
2. Gain experience in organization, management, and international cooperation activities.
3. Gain a better understanding of IOM’s work, as an intergovernmental organization in the field of Migration, and work on formulating and editing institutional strategies, priorities, and work plans.
4. The Intern can also access online training courses at the disposal of all IOM personnel.
5. The Intern will have the possibility to interact with IOM staff within Headquarters and IOM Missions.
Education
- Be enrolled in a Master's degree or higher in Public or Global Health, Epidemiology, Health Sciences or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or,
Experience
- Experience working on health and migration issues is an advantage; experience working with health data is desirable;
- Demonstrated ability to write clear and concisely, proven skills in writing summary documents and editing reports, project documents and proposals, is desirable;
Skills
- Demonstrated organizational skills;
- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds;
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.
For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Required Competencies
Eligibility and Selection
In general, the Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who are either enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) or have graduated in the last 12 months.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and additional enquiries will only be addressed if the candidate is shortlisted.
- Depending on experience and location, IOM provides a small monthly stipend to help offset costs.
- Candidates are also encouraged to research and study the cost of living in the duty station prior to applying.
- For this programme, IOM will also provide travel arrangements and will cover visa-related costs.
Notes
Depending on experience and location, interns are granted a small monthly stipend to help offset costs. Interns benefiting from an internship allowance or scholarship granted by their university or other sponsoring body that includes financial remuneration or credits for coursework will not be eligible for the stipend.
IOM covers Interns against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the internship. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Interns are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.
IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.