Intern - Protection

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.

Intern - Protection

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

Education

Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent), or in a Master's degree or higher in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies, International Relations, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or

Have graduated with a university degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies, International Relations, Law or a related field, and if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation.

Experience

Demonstrated interest in protection; Has an experience in working with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions, private sector and NGOs; is an advantage.

Skills

Demonstrated writing and analytical skills; Takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms; Promotes continuous learning for self and others; Takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms; Promotes continuous learning for self and others;

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this 

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