Intern (Migrant Protection)

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Draft and/or conduct initial review of talking points, donor reports, concept notes, and other essential documents developed by the team.

• Support in the development of an MPX brief showcasing its interventions.

• Identify the latest internal and external referencedocumentson migration and human trafficking issuesrelevantto the MPX programmingandprovidesummaries andrelevantreferences in media, reports and briefs. This may include providing short briefing sessions to the MPX team.

• Conduct research on labour migration trends and ethical recruitment practices in the region and draft reports to share with the Protection Coordinator. 

• Conduct research and map community-based organisations (including faith-based organisations etc.) that are supporting foreign migrants in Iraq and prepare a report for the Protection Coordinator.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Be enrolled in a Master’s Degree in international law or social sciences, or have graduated with a Master’s Degree, and if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation.

Experience

• Experience studying and/or working on migration, human rights, and trafficking in persons. 

• Expertise in drafting clear, concise, and well-organized reports, policy papers, and other written materials, utilizing strong analytical and writing abilities.

• Proven ability to manage remote work effectively and maintain collaboration across virtual teams.

• Experience delivering high-quality outputs within set timeframes, demonstrating excellent time management and ability to prioritize tasks under tight deadlines.

Skills

• Strong understanding of migration, human rights, and trafficking in persons

• Excellent analytical and writing skills, including the ability to write content in a concise and clear manner

• Quantitative and qualitative research skills are an advantage

• Ability to work effectively, harmoniously, and independently in a remote working setting

• Great attention to detail and ability to organize

• Ability to produce quality work according to set deadlines

Languages

For this internship, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Fluency in Arabic is an advantage.

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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