Intern - Public Health

Introduction

The Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities. Interns must be between 20 and 36 years old and should have less than two years of relevant working experience.

In general, the Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who:

a) have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities;

b) are holding a scholarship for internship placements in international organizations and/or for whom internship is required to complete their studies; or

c) are sponsored by governmental/non-governmental institutions and/or academia to work in specific areas relevant to both IOM and the sponsor.

d) 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.

e) are between 20 and 36 years of age.

• Conduct desk research on migration health, public health, climate change and health, and humanitarian issues relevant to IOM Jordan’s Public Health Unit, including reviewing reports, assessments, and policies from national and international stakeholders.
• Collect, organize, and summarize qualitative and quantitative information related to migrant and refugee-inclusive health systems, border health, health service provision, and other ongoing public health interventions in Jordan.
• Assist in the preparation of programme documents, donor reports, presentations, training materials, meeting minutes, and other knowledge and communication products.
• Support stakeholder mapping and coordination with government counterparts, UN agencies, NGOs, academic institutions, and other partners involved in public health activities.
• Support the organization and follow-up of trainings, workshops, meetings, and awareness activities, including coordination with stakeholders and logistical preparations
• Provide administrative, logistical, research, and reporting support to the Public Health team, including support to monitoring and communication activities.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Learning Objectives

• Enhance knowledge on public health programming in a migration context by supporting research and desk reviews.
• Strengthen research and analytical skills by collecting, organizing, and summarizing information related to public health interventions and health service provision in Jordan.
• Improve communication and reporting skills by contributing to the preparation of various communication products such as donor reports, presentations, training materials.

Training Components and Learning Elements

• The Intern will gain experience in working in an international multicultural environment, within the United Nations system.
• Gain experience in organization, management, and international cooperation activities.
• Gain a better understanding of IOM's work, as an inter-governmental organization in the field ofMigration, and work on formulating and editing institutional strategies, priorities and workplans.
• The Intern will acquire technical knowledge and experience on disability inclusion issues, and on global coordination mechanisms, in particular humanitarian clusters.
• The Intern can also access online training courses at the disposal of all IOM staff.

• Enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent) in Public Health, International Relations, Political or Social Sciences, Humanitarian Affairs, Economic Development or any other relevant area from an accredited institution; or,

Experience

• Previous academic, volunteer, or internship experience in public health, migration, humanitarian assistance, or community-based activities is an advantage;
• Experience in supporting research, drafting and editing reports, presentations, or communication materials related to public health or humanitarian topics is desirable;
• Experience from a UN agency, International Organization (IO), Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), university project, or student initiative is considered an advantage;
• Previous exposure to project support activities, event organization, stakeholder coordination, or monitoring and reporting is an asset;

Skills

• Interest in migration health, public health, humanitarian assistance, climate change and health, and refugee or migrant-inclusive health systems;
• Good research, analytical, and organizational skills, including the ability to collect and summarize information from different sources;

Good drafting and communication skills;

• Proven ability to work effectively in multicultural and diverse environments;
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate with different stakeholders and partners;
• Good command of Microsoft Office applications is required, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel;

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

• 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 his/her 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 assignment. 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.

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates.