Intern (Regional Policy Liaison Unit)

Core Functions/Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Assist in collecting and analyzing the relevant migration policy trends and updates in Asia and the Pacific Region.

2. Undertake and support the development of information and briefing materials, presentations, compilation of good practices, concept notes and reports by researching on issues and topics as assigned.

3. Assist in coordinating the ROAP support to the Country Offices and RO work on joint initiatives on the UN coordination mechanisms, ASEAN Secretariat, and with other partners

4. Support the Policy Unit’s development of knowledge management platforms

5. Assist in planning and organization of meetings, seminars, and workshops, including the preparation of background papers, presentations, tracking, and note-taking as required

6. Provide administrative support as required.

7. Perform all other duties as may be assigned.

Training components and learning elements

· Gain in-depth knowledge on migration and its portfolio in Asia and the Pacific;

· Opportunities to attend workshops, meetings and/or webinars with internal and external counterparts and engage with staff at national and regional offices, and headquarters.

· Strengthen writing and information presentation skills, reinforcing learning

· Utilize access to Staff Development and Learning online training courses and tools and take opportunities to develop skillsets and consolidate understanding as they arise.

· Understand IOM administrative systems and processes.

Eligibility and Selection

The Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities. Interns must be between 20 and 36 years old and should have less than two years of relevant working experience. The Internship Programme is open to candidates of any nationality. **

Required Qualifications and Experience:

· Experience in research on migration will be added advantage

· Either students approaching the end of their studies and preparing a thesis, or recently graduated, preferred;

· Able to adapt to an international, multicultural, multilingual environment;

· Good communication skills and able to work in a team;

· Familiarity with computer programs, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher) and various social media platforms strongly encouraged;

· Advanced English writing and communication skills

· Practical experience of how-to multi-task, prioritize and work independently;

· Webpage management skills an advantage;