Information and Communication Technology Intern

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.   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. In general, the Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who:
a) have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities; b) are holding a scholarship for internship placements in international organizations and/or for whom internship is required to complete their studies; or c) are sponsored by governmental/non governmental institutions and/or academia to work in specific areas relevant to both IOM and the sponsor. d) 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. e) are between 20 and 36 years of age.
Background Information
  The IOM Regional Office (RO), established in Panama in 2011, supports the quality improvement and diversification of programmatic activities of IOM at the country level, promotes regional initiatives and facilitates better support to interstate dialogue and cooperation. RO Panama is responsible for project review and endorsement, policy development, and formulating regional migration strategies. These processes are done in partnership with governments, development partners and civil society organizations within the region. The Regional Office employs technical experts in project development and thematic fields of migration management, including Migration Health. It also deals with various cross-cutting issues and provides support in resource management, media, and communications, monitoring and evaluation, and Information Technology. Supervision

• Under the direct supervision of the Regional Information Management and Technology Officer and the overall direction of the Senior Regional Resource Management Officer for the Americas and The Caribbean in Panama, the selected candidate will acquire a working knowledge and assist in the following activities: Learning Objectives
  • Assist the Regional ICT activities in preparing and organizing online capacity building initiatives of the ICT unit, including revising presentations and preparing the supporting documentation. 
  • Assist in design screens for web applications. 
  • Assist in preparing brochures, user manuals, information sheets, presentations, talking points, reports, etc. 
  • Assist in migrating the existing application codes to accommodate the technical needs for the ICT projects in the region. 
  • Assist in preparing materials for the provision of training to the Missions in the region. 
  • Attending internal meetings related to ICT areas of IOM's activities and preparing notes for files. 
  • Perform any other duties that may be assigned. Education
    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Information technology studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution or University, graduated within the last year or
    • Enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme in computer science or Information technology studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution or University.

      Experience

      • No former work experience is required. 
      • Experience in the usage of PHP, JavaScript, CSS and MySQL and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Power Application and MS Teams. 
      • Experience in developing web and mobile applications as well as in the field of Artificial Intelligence will be an advantage. Languages
        • Fluency in English is required.
        • Knowledge of some of the national languages from the region (Spanish) 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 three 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.