Intern - Community Outreach and Communications Support

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Support the development, adaptation, and organization of information, education and communication (IEC) materials related to safe migration, and the prevention of smuggling of migrants and trafficking in persons.

• Assist in the organization and logistical preparation of community outreach, awareness‑raising, and public communications activities in Bangkok and selected provinces.

• Assist the project team with information management and storytelling of the project, including maintaining attendance lists, photo documentation, and activity records.

• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

TRAINING COMPONENTS AND LEARNING ELEMENTS 

The Intern will: 

• Gain experience in working in an international multicultural environment within the United Nations system. 

• Gain hands‑on experience in communications and outreach activities within a UN migration and protection programme. 

• Gain experience in organization, management, and international cooperation activities. 

• Develop practical skills in drafting IEC materials and documenting project activities. 

• Develop a better understanding of IOM’s work, as an inter-governmental organization in the field of Migration, and work on formulating and editing institutional strategies, priorities and workplans. 

• Receive access to online training courses at the disposal of all IOM staff.

• Have the possibility to interact with IOM staff within Headquarters and IOM Missions. 

Qualifications

Education

• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated (within the last 12 months) from, a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in communications, social sciences, international relations, law, development studies, migration studies, or a related field.

Experience

• Working for non-governmental organizations, international governmental organizations or government institutions;
• Working on the protection and assistance of vulnerable migrant populations;
• Counter-trafficking interventions will be considered an asset;
• Working in a multi-cultural environment and demonstrated capacity to respect diversity.

Skills

• • Strong written and verbal communication skills;

• • Ability to organize information clearly and accurately;

• • Sensitivity to cultural diversity and protection considerations;

• • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality;

• • Proven understanding of migration dynamics in Thailand and of vulnerabilities experienced by migrant populations;

• • Demonstrated knowledge of information technology and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and SharePoint.

Languages

For this internship, are required to be proficient in English and Thai. 

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.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via IOM e- Recruitment system ithin the above said deadline referring to this advertisement. Please attach the following documents in your application. 

• a cover letter, indicating the dates of availability; 
• a curriculum vitae; 
• a duly completed IOM Personal History Form which can be downloaded from https://thailand.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl1371/files/Vacancies/Form/iom-personal-history-form-270122.xls.

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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