Intern – Programme- Remote Home Based
Remote
- Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
- Location: Remote |
- Grade: Senior Executive level - Assistant Director - General level - Internationally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Project and Programme Management
- Closing Date:
Job Description
The IOM Transition and Recovery Unit (TRU) in South Sudan is seeking a remote intern to support the work of the programme team. This internship offers an opportunity to learn about IOM’s Transition and Recovery work in South Sudan, gain initial work experience, and develop knowledge across a broad range of technical areas within Transition and Recovery programming.
Working under the overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator (TRU) and the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (TRU), the intern will be responsible for the following duties and tasks:
Responsibilities
Assist in preparing and updating project overviews, implementation trackers, and programme calendars.
Support the compilation of background documents for meetings, workshops, and field visits.
Help maintain organized records of project documentation, including proposals, concept notes, budgets, and reports.
Draft initial versions of meeting minutes, activity briefs, and situation updates.
Support the collation and formatting of donor reports and internal updates under guidance.
Organize and maintain the shared drive with final versions of reports, press releases, and visibility materials.
Compile inputs for contextual and stakeholder analysis to support programme design or adaptive planning.
Support the draft of content for visibility materials (factsheets, infographics, social media posts) in coordination with the Public Information Unit.
Help prepare invitations, agendas, and materials for coordination meetings and workshops.
Assist the programme team with administrative processes.
Carry out any other tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor, particularly those contributing to programme development and delivery.
Qualifications
A degree from an accredited academic institution, preferably in Project Management, International Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, or a related field. Candidates should have no more than two years of relevant professional experience following the completion of their studies.
Experience in related field is advantageous.
Fluency in English is required (Oral and Written)
- 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.
- 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 actions and delegated work.
- Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
- 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.
Required Skills
Job info
Contract Type: Internship (2-6 months)Initial Contract Duration: 3 months
Vacancy Type: Internship
Recruiting Type: Intern
Grade: UG
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.