Internship

Vacancy Announcement VA20P014V01 Internship

European Union Global Diaspora Facility (EUDiF) th

Posting Date: 17 January 2020

Deadline for Applications: 31 January 2020

Duty Station: Brussels

Start Date: 1 March 2020

Contract Duration: 5 months

Type of Post: Internship Organisational Overview:

The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) is an international organisation tasked with promoting innovative, comprehensive and sustainable migration policies. With 17 Member States and over 60 projects active throughout Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America, ICMPD isagrowingandever-morerelevantpresenceinitsfield.Theorganisation’sgreatestassetsareits200+ staffmembers,whopersonifyitsvaluesofcommitment,integrity,partnership,respect,andinnovation in actions and decisions.

Project Overview:

ICMPD is inviting all interested candidates to apply for the Intern position for the European Union Global Diaspora Facility (EUDiF).

EUDiF is the first-ever global effort aiming to strengthen collaboration and engagement between diaspora development organisations, countries of origin and the European Union (EU). The Facility, which runs from June 2019 until December 2022, is funded by the EU and implemented by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD).

EUDiF consists of four interlinking components:

A global mapping of diaspora engagement;

Targeted capacity building activities for countries of origin and diaspora organisations; Consultations and meetings with diaspora organisations in Europe, EU partner countries and EU Member States;

Mobilisation of diaspora experts for development projects.

Together, these activities will generate a consolidated knowledge base on diaspora engagement practices, address the capacity building needs and priorities of governments and diaspora organisations, strengthen and expand pre-existing networks, formalise diaspora-EU interaction and promote diaspora as development actors.

Please note that this position is subject to approval and availability of project funds. 1Job Description:

The intern provides support to the work of the EUDiF team based in ICMPD’s Brussels mission in Belgium, under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme Global Initiatives and Senior Project Manager that monitor, evaluate, guide and provide professional development. The Internship is conceived as a full-time entry-level short-term opportunity for people interested in preparing for a career in co-development and/or international project management. The EUDiF Internship Programme relies on a win-win approach.

On one hand, young students and professionals from the diaspora will gain direct and unique hands- on experience in the implementation of this innovative EU-funded project on diaspora engagement. On the other hand, the EUDiF team will benefit from the knowledge and personal experience of the interns to support project activities.

Ultimately, the Internship Programme also contributes to mainstream diaspora expertise into development projects and to invest into the education and professional development of highly-skilled youth diaspora members.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Implementation of project activities:

Support the timely implementation of project activities, contributing to addressing the knowledge, dialogue and capacity gaps in the area of diaspora engagement. Support coordination of experts, consultants and contractors’ work. Follow up on processes and work deliverables.

Conduct desk research, collect and analyse background information.

Contribute to preparation of substantive and analytical outputs.

Provide support to the organisation of events, meetings, workshops and other activities. Translate, edit and proofread documents.

Compile materials and inputs for communications activities and project correspondence. Support the development and maintenance of the project website.

Support in the dissemination of project content through various channels. Update project contacts’ database.

2. Project administration and compliance:

Implement administrative activities and processes in accordance with ICMPD rules and established business processes.

Support management of experts and procurement contracts.

Maintain project documentation electronically and on physical file.

Key Results:

▪ The project team benefits from support for its various activities.

▪ The intern understands ICMPD, its mandate and cooperation with governments of countries of origin and destination and other stakeholders – including peers from the diaspora worldwide - involved in diaspora engagement for development.

▪ The intern learns about development project implementation techniques and skills in a leading internationalorganisation specialised in promoting innovative and sustainablemigration policies. ▪ The intern benefits from a structured mentorship opportunity.

2▪ The intern has a strengthened understanding of migration and development issues, EU institutions and the Brussels policy environment.

Incumbent Profile:

▪ Be an emigrant or descendant of emigrants from a DEVCO partner country who actively maintains links with and is willing to contribute to the development with your country of heritage. ▪ Knowledge of/or strong interest in learning about diaspora engagement for development. ▪ Ability to work well in a group as well as independently.

▪ Good analytical and drafting skills.

▪ Good organisational skills.

▪ Proficiency in English as well as Spanish. Proficiency in French, Russian or Arabic is an asset. Corporate Qualifications:

▪ University degree in political science, international relations, European studies, project management, advocacy, development studies, communications, or other related field. ▪ Experience of working within an ethnically diverse and fast-paced office environment. ▪ Experience with large event organisation.

▪ Computer proficiency (especially Microsoft Word and Excel). Experience with website development and maintenance is an asset.

Compensation:

ICMPD offers a monthly fee of EUR 500,00, and will provide accident insurance for the duration of the internship. However, travel expenses will not be reimbursed and Health insurance is the responsibility of the incumbent.

The internship does not constitute a commitment to future employment with ICMPD.

PLEASE NOTE: An intern is not a staff member of ICMPD. An intern who is a non-citizen of the country in which the duty station is situated is responsible for obtaining any necessary visas and for complying with local laws regarding registration with the local authorities.

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application in English through the ICMPD online

recruitment system at http://www.icmpd.org/work-for-us/current-vacancies by midnight (CET) of the closing date specified above. For this purpose, candidates will first need to register with the ICMPD website. Once the relevant data has been entered, candidates will be able to apply for vacancies. Please note that in thecourse oftheonline application, themotivation letter andpersonal CVmust be uploaded in the EuropeAid format in English. The template is available for download at

http://www.icmpd.org/work-for-us/. A section of the motivation letter must describe the applicant’s connection to his/her diaspora.

All applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated above. Applications received after the published deadline, and offline applications submitted via email, fax or post, will not be considered.

Due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted and applicants are expected to be available for a personal/telephone interview.

In the event of a technical issue with your application, please email recruitment@icmpd.org. 3General Information:

ICMPD retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy or to cancel the recruitment. This position may entail frequent travel to high risk areas at short notice for the execution of the tasks and duties, which may warrant adherence to security protocols, and/or health procedures. 4