Intern - AVRR

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  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

IOM Introduction :Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Learning Objectives:

Working under the overall direction of the Chief of Mission, the intern will assist with the operational activities of the Mission. Tasks will include:

· Provide assistance to Chinese returnees on implementation of Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) project;

·Maintain communication with returnees and provide counseling via phone and email; 

·Coordinate between sending missions and returnees to deliver assistance;

·Facilitate operational and administrative aspects of the project including case management, document collection and review, and payment making in coordination with the finance unit;

·Conduct case monitoring as requested by sending missions and prepare monitoring reports;

·Assist with translation and proof reading of AVRR materials from other missions on an ad hoc basis;

·Track updated AVRR guidance from IOM HQs and other related requirements to assist return planning; and

·Undertake all other tasks as may be assigned.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants to IOM internships must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:

a) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or

b) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or

c) Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) or (b) above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation.

Excellent Chinese and English IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.     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: