Position Title: Intern – Migration Governance Indicators
Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
Classification: Intern, Grade Other
Type of Appointment: Internship, three months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 24 November 2022
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
Context:
Background Information
The Department of Policy and Research supports IOM’s work in the areas of migration policy, migration research and international migration law, and acts as a catalyst for learning and innovation. As part of this department, the Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) team implements the MGI initiative in collaboration with the Global Migration Data Analysis Center. The MGI, is an initiative designed to support governments at the local and national levels to assess their migration policies and strategies to identify good practices and shed light on areas in need of further development.
Supervision
Under the direct supervision of the MGI Program Manager, the Intern will assist the team roll-out MGI assessments in more than 25 countries, and more specifically assist implement the resource mobilization strategy.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Conduct research on diaspora philanthropy in countries that could potentially participate in MGI assessments.
- Help prepare briefing packages on the MGI ahead of important meetings with donors, or participating governments.
- Attend and take notes in relevant team meetings, and meetings with external stakeholders.
- Conduct research and stay abreast of recent political developments in participating MGI countries. Update the team on possible risk factors for the implementation of the project.
- Assist with the organization of meetings and events.
- Participate in team call with participating IOM Missions to discuss the implementation of the MGI at country and local level.
- Help scale up the local MGI initiative by identifying possible participating cities.
- Help develop and implement the communications strategy for the MGI.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
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
- The Intern will acquire technical knowledge in communications in the field of international relations.
- The Intern can also access online training courses at the disposal of all IOM staff.
- The Intern will have the possibility to interact with numerous stakeholders, as well as with the internal and external partners involved in migration discussions.
- The Intern will also gain extensive experience working in an international and multi-cultural environment.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
- Master’s degree in Migration Studies, Economics, Statistics, International Relations, Social Sciences, Development Studies, International Affairs or a related field from an accredited institution.
Experience
- Practical experience multi-tasking, prioritizing and working independently.
Skills
- Excellent computer literacy;
- Excellent critical thinking and writing skills;
- Ability to produce quality work accurately and concisely according to deadlines;
- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds;
- Excellent communication and diplomatic skills.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Spanish and/or French is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Note
Eligibility and Selection
In general, 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;
- are holding a scholarship for internship placements in international organizations and/or for whom internship is required to complete their studies; or
- are sponsored by governmental/non governmental institutions and/or academia to work in specific areas relevant to both IOM and the sponsor.
- are either students who are approaching the end of their degree (minimum two completed years in the case of a bachelor’s degree), or have graduated in the last 12 months. e) are between 20 and 36 years of age.
- 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.
- Please consider the cost of living in Geneva prior to applying.
Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies:
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
- 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.
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 action and delegated work.
- Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
Other:
The appointment 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, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.
No late applications will be accepted.
How to apply
To apply, interested applicants are invited to submit their applications HERE via the IOM e-Recruitment system by 24 November 2022.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment
Posting period:
From 11.11.2022 to 24.11.2022
No Fees:
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.
Requisition: INT 2022 52 – Intern – Migration Governance Indicators – Geneva, Switzerland (57833963) Released
Posting: Posting NC57833964 (57833964) Released