Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 02 Aug 2017
Position Title : Intern – Policy and Research
Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland
Classification : Intern, Grade OTHE
Type of Appointment : Internship, Six months
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 02 August 2017
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:
The Department of Operations and Emergencies (DOE), through its four divisions as well as specialized projects and programmes, oversees IOM’s activities on all aspects of migration crises. It coordinates IOM’s participation in humanitarian responses and provides migration services in emergencies or post-crisis situations at both the individuals and community levels. While also engaging in global processes, the Department provides technical support to field efforts, delivers strategic recommendations on both policy and operational issues and provides guidance to field operations on project development and implementation and inter-agency coordination.
The Intern will work under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Migration Crisis Analyst, DOE. The Senior Administrative Assistant and other project or division heads will oversee specific activities coming under their portfolio, if required and in coordination with the direct supervisor.
In addition to the work of its divisions, the DOE Director’s Office (DO) oversees the Department’s internal as well as IOM-wide coordination, policy development, knowledge outputs (research, assessments, reviews), and contributions to the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) on Humanitarian Affairs.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
The Intern will focus on supporting and assisting the departmental coordination, research, data analysis, editing and other activities. The Intern will have the following specific duties and responsibilities:
• Attending internal and external meetings and preparing clear and concise notes for circulation;
• Compiling weekly Senior Management Team meetings’ minutes;
• Collecting information on the work of each departments’ division and unit and preparing the periodic departmental newsletter;
• Preparing focused research and strategic data and policy analysis;
• Responding to sudden requests for background information, and document fact-checking.
• Supporting DOE’s preparation of social media and promotional material, including the creative design and lay-out external documents;
• Responding to requests on behalf of the department (collecting documents, supporting meeting preparations, background information, power-point presentation preparations etc);
• Consolidating and editing departmental input;
• Liaising with team members of other divisions on thematic issues
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Humanitarian Affairs, International Affairs, Law, Publications Development Studies, Communications or related discipline. Experience will also be considered in the absence of a Master’s degree.
Experience
• Strong background in research, analysis and English language editing;
• Computer literacy, especially database tools, statistical analysis and preparing complex charts and tables;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Proven capacity in problem-solving and creative thinking;
• Ability to work effectively, accurately and concisely, including when working against sudden, tight and demanding deadlines; and
• Practical experience of how to multi-task, prioritize and work independently.
Languages
• Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
Desirable Competencies:
Behavioral
• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of
self and others.
• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter
• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions.
Other:
Personal Development
The incumbent will acquire technical knowledge in the Operations and Emergencies (DOE) Division.
He/She will also gain in-site experience in working with an international organization.
Carte de Legitimation
The Organization will obtain the ‘carte de legitimation’ for the duration of the internship for the
selected candidate
Note
• Applications must include an uploaded single document consisting of a cover letter and CV or resume.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and additional queries will only be addressed if the candidate is shortlisted.
• IOM provides a small monthly stipend; please consider the cost of living in Geneva prior to applying.
• No late applications will be accepted.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 02 August 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to:
http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period:
From 26.07.2017 to 02.08.2017
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