Intern – Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEAH) (UG)

Job Description

Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Global Shelter, Land, and Site Coordination (SLSC) Coordinator and the direct supervision of the SLSC IM Officer, the Intern will provide IM support to the SLSC Cluster by assisting with the development of data collection tools/processes, data management, analysis, and information products essential for coordinated responses in
countries where the cluster is present.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Applicants must have completed a graduate degree (master’s or equivalent) in International Relations, Social Sciences, Law, Human Rights, Public Administration, Gender Studies, Development Studies, or a related field.; or,
• University studies must have been completed within the last year.

Experience

• Demonstrated interest in Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEAH), safeguarding, protection, gender-based violence, child protection, accountability to affected populations, or related thematic areas;
• Experience (including internships, volunteering, or academic projects) in administrative support, coordination, research, drafting, or organizing meetings/events is an asset; and,
• Exposure to multicultural or international environments, whether through study, work, internships, or volunteering, is desirable.

Skills

• Strong organizational and administrative abilities, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Excellent writing skills, including the ability to draft briefs, meeting notes, talking points, and summaries clearly and concisely;
• Ability to synthesize information and conduct basic desk research;
• Familiarity with PSEAH concepts, policies, and learning materials or willingness to quickly learn and apply them;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to manage shared digital workspaces (Teams, SharePoint, etc.); and,
• Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of French, Arabic, Spanish or another IOM official language is an advantage.

Languages

All staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, and Spanish).

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

Working knowledge of another official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) 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.

Eligibility and Selection

In general, the Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who:

a) have a interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities;

b) are either enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent) or have graduated in the last 12 months.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and additional enquiries will only be addressed if the candidate is shortlisted.

• Depending on experience and location, IOM provides a small monthly stipend to help offset costs.

• Please consider the cost of living in the duty station prior to applying.

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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