Job Description

In support of the Embassy and Consulate of the Republic of Korea (ROK) in Berlin, Germany, IOM will be providing administrative visa-related services among four Visa Application Centers in all Europe, aimed at making the visa application process timelier and more convenient.  

Working under the overall direction of the Head of Office in Paris, France, and under the direct supervision of the Deputy Team Leader of the Korea Visa Application Centre (KVAC), the intern will assist with the daily operational activities of the KVAC operated by IOM in Paris (France). 

Responsibilities

  • Assist the KVAC team on daily activities, including but not limited to receive and sort visa applications delivered by post, passport, and document logistics, ordering visa application supporting documents according to relevant checklist

  • Assist the KVAC team with communications to the beneficiaries, following the standard operating procedures in place, including contacting visa applicants for missing documents or for passport collection.

  • Attend project meetings and training sessions with the project coordinator and other KVAC teams (London, Berlin, Hague and Ulaanbaatar)
  • Assist the KVAC team with the preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports.

    Undertake any other task that may be assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Student or graduate; preferably in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences or similar. 

Experience 

  • Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in an international team. 

  • High level of computer literacy in standard MS Office products with specific proficiency in MS Excel.

  • First experience with customer service and/or assistance to public

Languages

Fluency in French and English is required. Knowledge of Korean or other official IOM language is an advantage.

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

This post is subject to local recruitment. Only persons holding a valid residence permit for France will be eligible for consideration. .

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

Required Skills

Job info

Contract Type: Internship (2-6 months)
Org Type: Country Office
Vacancy Type: Internship
Recruiting Type: Intern
Grade: UG
Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response?: No
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