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.
Folder structure audit & reorganization
- Conduct a comprehensive audit of WASH-related shared drives, document repositories, WASH Community of Practice) (CoP) and project folders.
- Map current folder architectures, identify gaps, duplications, and obsolete content.
- Implement standardized folder structures in line with DHRR SharePoint requirements that improve discoverability and enable efficient knowledge retrieval.
- Disseminate relevant WASH news, resources, and emerging issues to CoP members across global offices and partner organizations.
Develop project SharePoint sites.
Logistics for global workshops or meetings
- Support management of logistics for WASH virtual and in-person meetings (agendas, calendar invites, recording/documentation).
- Maintain shared meeting notes, action items tracking, and decisions log.
- Manage meeting registration, participant communication, and venue logistics as required.
Visual knowledge products & communication materials
- Develop visually compelling infographics, data visualizations, and promotional materials to communicate WASH programming highlights, impact metrics, and innovation examples.
- Create presentation slides, flyers, and web-ready visual assets summarizing WASH field activities, case studies, and sector updates.
- Support visual storytelling to enhance internal communication and external visibility of WASH work.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Learning Objectives
- Strengthen knowledge management skills by organizing and standardizing shared folders and repositories to improve information access and retrieval.
- Improve coordination and administrative skills by supporting the WASH Community of Practice, facilitating communication with other units, and providing logistical support.
Training Components and Learning Elements
Through this internship, you will gain experience and knowledge in the following areas:
- Humanitarian WASH in displacement settings: Exposure to WASH programming in protracted displacement contexts, and post-disaster recovery. Understanding of linkages between WASH access, public health outcomes, and humanitarian response effectiveness.
UN System & international coordination: Direct insight into how the UN humanitarian system operates, IOM's mandate and role, coordination with other UN agencies (UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, WHO), and partnerships with implementing partners.Global WASH innovation & emerging technologies: Learn about cutting-edge approaches to WASH service delivery through exposure to IOM's innovation portfolio (solar thermal systems, IoT monitoring, blockchain tools, fintech solutions, sustainability mechanisms).Knowledge management in complex organizations: Practical experience in documenting, organizing, and sharing knowledge across large distributed organizations. Learn best practices in folder architecture, metadata standards, information governance, and community of practice coordination.Project coordination & administrative skills: Develop skills in meeting organization, stakeholder communication, documentation management, and coordinating across time zones and regions.Visual communication & data visualization: Practical skills in creating infographics, slides, and visual materials to communicate complex information effectively to diverse audiences.Networking across global operations: Opportunity to interact with WASH specialists, programme managers, and coordinators across IOM's global offices, regional operations, and in-country programming. Potential to participate in technical meetings and discussions.Access to online training courses available to all IOM employees through the Learning Management System (LMS).
Education
- Enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent from an accredited institution) in project management, knowledge management, information science, engineering, public health, communications, graphic design, business administration, organizational development, or a related field; or,
Experience
Applicants should ideally have experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Knowledge management systems, documentation management, SharePoint administration, or experience maintaining digital repositories and organizing technical information;
- Project coordination, administrative support, or event management in international, nonprofit, or UN settings, including experience organizing meetings and managing stakeholder communications;
- Graphic design, infographic design, or visual communications; ability to create presentations, data visualizations, and promotional materials;
Skills
Languages
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.
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.
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.