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ย 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.ย
ย In general, the Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who:
ย 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 Bachelorโs level or equivalent) or have graduated in the last 12 months. e) are between 20 and 36 years of age.
ย Background Information
Core Functions/Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:
Support the Programme Officer in the implementation of the PCCMHS program activities. Support the coordination with external stakeholders such as other UN agencies, governments, academic institutions, NGOs, private sector as well as with IOM internally.ย Support in organizing, developing and facilitating capacity development activities, workshops and other related events.ย Assist in drafting official and unofficial correspondence, publications and presentation materials.ย Provide assistance in the knowledge management mapping of current PCCMHS knowledge products and development of an enhanced distribution and knowledge management plan.ย Provide support to the Programme Officer to design project activities that link climate change and climate mobility in the Pacific.ย Assist the IOM PCCMHS team with general administrative support as required. Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.Training components and learning elements
Gain broad knowledge of migration issues and IOMโs portfolio in Pacific region. Opportunities to attend IOM / UN workshops and other meetings and to engage with IOM / UN regional and national staff and external counterparts in Suva. Strengthen writing, editing, presentation and other technical skills. Access IOM Staff Development and Learning online training courses. Understand IOM administrative systems and processes. Opportunities to discuss career planning and strategies for humanitarian work within IOM.ย
Eligibility and Selection
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.ย Interns must be between 20 and 36 years old and should have less than two years of relevant working experience.ย The Internship Programme is open to candidates of any nationality, but preference will be given to candidates based in the Pacific region.ย This is a sponsored internship.
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Required Qualifications and Experience:
Recent graduate. (Students approaching the end of their studies and preparing a thesis may also be considered.)ย Advanced English writing and editing skills.ย Advanced photography, videography and video editing skills an advantage.ย Good knowledge of Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc), MS Office and other relevant software.ย Expertise with social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.ย Ability to work as part of a multicultural, multilingual team.ย Creativity, initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ยLanguage:
Fluency in English (oral and written)
General Information
Interns are granted stipend as per IOM policy as a partial contribution to accommodations and living expenses. 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. Before commencing work, successful candidates will be required to obtain a fit-to-work medical certificate from his/her doctor and submit vaccination records. The Intern will be responsible for obtaining the necessary entry visa and arranging their travel to Bangkok.ย IOM will assist only in issuing documents required for visa processing. Homebased interns are responsible to manage their own resources to perform this responsibility, like computer, dedicated internet connectivity. IOM only covers the Intern against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the assignment.ย IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses.ย The Intern is responsible for his/her own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. Any work produced by interns during their internship within the framework of the duties assigned to them should be used for academic purposes exclusively. All economic and moral rights (copyright) pertaining to such work will remain the exclusive property of IOM. Interns are bound by staff confidentiality rules pertaining to their duties in IOM. SupervisionUnder the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission/Sub-Regional Coordinator with Coordination function based in Suva, Fiji, and direct supervision of the Programme Officer Migration and Climate Change, in Suva, the selected candidate will acquire a working knowledge and support the implementation of Climate Mobility related activities lead by IOM across the Pacific region. ย Training Components and Learning Elements
Training components and learning elements
Gain broad knowledge of migration issues and IOMโs portfolio in Pacific region. Opportunities to attend IOM / UN workshops and other meetings and to engage with IOM / UN regional and national staff and external counterparts in Suva. Strengthen writing, editing, presentation and other technical skills. Access IOM Staff Development and Learning online training courses. Understand IOM administrative systems and processes.Opportunities to discuss career planning and strategies for humanitarian work within IOM Education
Recent graduate. (Students approaching the end of their studies and preparing a thesis may also be considered.)ย ย Skills & Experience Recent graduate. (Students approaching the end of their studies and preparing a thesis may also be considered.)ย Advanced English writing and editing skills.ย Advanced photography, videography and video editing skills an advantage.ย Good knowledge of Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc), MS Office and other relevant software.ย Expertise with social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.ย Ability to work as part of a multicultural, multilingual team.ยCreativity, initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision ย Languages Fluency in English (oral and written) ย ย Required Competencies ย IOMโs competency framework can be found atย this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. ย Valuesย - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
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. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competenciesย โ 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 Organizationโs priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work. Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. Notes 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, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. 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. 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. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies