Job Description

Responsibilities

A. Support to Organizational Communications and Knowledge Management

• Support documentation of IOM activities through photography and basic videography during meetings, workshops, trainings, field visits, and community engagements;

• Assist with organizing, cataloguing, and archiving multimedia files according to internal systems;

• Support preparation of visual content for reports, presentations, and knowledge products.

B. Multimedia Content Creation

• Edit photographs (cropping, colour correction, resizing) using Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, or similar tools;

• Assist with basic video editing tasks using Adobe Premiere Pro or equivalent software, including trimming clips, adding captions, and logos;

• Design visual materials using Canva (required), such as: 

• Social media graphics;
• Flyers, posters, banners, and simple infographics;

• Ensure that all visual products comply with IOM branding, visibility, and ethical communication standards.

C. Digital and Social Media Support

• Support preparation and scheduling of content for IOM Papua New Guinea’s official social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, X);

• Assist in monitoring basic engagement metrics (reach, interactions);

• Contribute to the preparation of simple monthly summaries of social media performance.

D. Administrative and Operational Support

• Assist with logistical and administrative tasks related to communications activities (e.g., meetings, workshops, events);

• Attend meetings when requested and support note-taking and follow-up, under guidance;

• Provide general support to the Programme Support Unit during campaigns, missions, and high-visibility activities.
  
  Learning and Professional Development

• Participate in on‑the‑job learning under structured supervision;
• Receive feedback and mentoring to strengthen technical and professional skills;
• Gain exposure to UN standards on communications, visibility, ethics, safeguarding, and confidentiality;

• Apply academic knowledge in a practical operational environment.

  Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the internship, the Intern is expected to have:

• Gained practical experience in photography, graphic design, videography, and multimedia editing;

• Developed understanding of IOM’s communication workflows and UN visibility requirements;

• Improved skills in digital communications, teamwork, and professional conduct;

• Acquired working knowledge of ethical representation and data protection principles.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Recent graduate or final‑year student in Communications, Media Studies, Journalism, Graphic Design, Multimedia, or a related field.

• Proficiency in Canva (required);

• Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, or similar tools is an asset;

• Ability to operate a camera for photography and basic videography;

• Familiarity with major social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, X).

Languages

For this internship, fluency in English and Tok Pisin is required. 

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five 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 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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

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 their 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 internship. 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. 

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, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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 e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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