CCCM Global Support Team Intern

Organizational Context and Scope:

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization providing services to governments and migrants in the field of migration. With 146 member states and offices in more than 100 countries, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.

As an important function of its mandate, IOM is the Cluster Lead Agency for Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) for natural disaster-induced displacement situations under the 2005 IASC Humanitarian Reform. In line with the commitments to the global Call to Action on Protection Against Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies, and in accordance with the IASC Guidelines for Integrating Gender-Based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action (2015), IOM has been working to improve GBV prevention and risk mitigation in Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) operations worldwide. Seeking to consolidate and expand upon pilot initiatives, IOM’s interventions are designed to reduce vulnerabilities to GBV at the onset of emergencies, by building the capacity of field practitioners to identify, prevent and mitigate GBV risks; providing innovative tools to improve the management of sectoral responses and coordination of service provision in response to identified risks; enhancing operational collaboration between CCCM, GBV and other specialized Protection actors; and improving women’s participation in camp governance structures.

Under the overall supervision of the head of Preparedness and Response Department (PRD) and the direct supervision of the Global CCCM Cluster coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the CCCM team in development, implementation and review of tools, guidance and standards being used by CCCM cluster/actors; as well as supporting on collation of knowledge management of lessons learned and best practices.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Specific duties and responsibilities will include the following tasks:

1. Support the capturing and editorial support, including audio editing, writing up summaries and sharing of CCCM case studies, lessons learned, and best practices, with focus on protection and GBV mainstreaming activities;
2. Liaise with IOM’s field colleagues on relevant CCCM and global project efforts, tools and initiatives; analyse information and feedback received from IOM’s field offices;
3. Support on design and layout work of guidance and documents, trainings under development as part of the global project and CCCM unit;
4. Collate weekly/monthly updates shared by the field and create summary reports on regular basis, as well as ad hoc reports when requested;
5. Coordinate with relevant teams within IOM, particularly the Shelter, WASH, and Protection;
6. Support planning, logistics, and implementation for Global CCCM Cluster and IOM events, including preparation of training, workshops, cluster retreat, and simulation exercises;
7. Perform such duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

a) Completed advance university degree from an accredited academic institution preferably in a field of study related to migration or other relevant social sciences;

b) Or: the equivalent combination of a a bachelor degree and previous humanitarian work experience in relevant areas;

c) Experience in liaising with representatives from different organizations and coordination;

d) Sound knowledge of humanitarian principles, minimum standards, and humanitarian coordination structure.

Technical:

Knowledge and expertise in the following softwares:

• Microsoft Office (essential)
• Adobe Creative Suites (desirable)

Languages:

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge in French and/or Spanish is an advantage.

Competencies:

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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.

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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.