Position Title :
Intern (Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion - LMD)ย
Duty Station :
Homebasedย
Type of Appointment :
Internship Contract, 6 monthsย
Estimated Start Date :
As soon as possibleย
Closing Dateย :
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Context
Under IOMโs Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP), theย Labour Mobility and Social Inclusionย (LMD) unit is the focal point for IOMโs policy and operational engagement in the areas of labour migration, integration, and diaspora engagement. IOMโs work in this area includes promoting ethical recruitment and protection of migrant workers, enhancing stakeholdersโ capacity on the migration, business and human rights agenda, facilitating skills-based mobility, strengthening diaspora engagement, and supporting migrant integration and social cohesion.ย
Supervision
Working under the direct supervision of the Regional LMD Officer and the overall direction of the Senior Regional LMD Specialist in IOMโs Regional Office for the Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok, the selected intern will assist the LMD unit in the implementation of ongoing work to support country offices, the Regional Director, and the Headquarters.ย
ยCore Functions/Responsibilities:
Support the preparation, development and dissemination of knowledge products and information materials on LMD topics, in the format of weekly news digest, issue briefs, monthly work updates, among others. In coordination with the regional Media and Communications unit, assist in updating LMD related IOM publications and news on the ROAP website, and developing communication contents for social media posts. Support the LMD Unit in capacity building efforts for LMD focal points in the Asia-Pacific region, such as monthly thematic webinars and LMD trainings. Assist the LMD Unit in the review of technical documents, such as papers and reports, related to the LMD portfolio in Asia and the Pacific. Support the preparation of presentations, talking points and other information and commination materials. Assist in the preparation for and participate in internal and external meetings, and draft notes for file and meeting reports. Provide administrative and logistics support as required. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.ยTraining components and learning elements
Gain expertise on labour mobility and social inclusion through involvement in IOMโs LMD work in Asia and the Pacific. Gain a better understanding of migration dynamics in the region and its various subregions. Opportunities to attend workshops, meetings and/or webinars with internal counter parts. Strengthen writing and communication skills. Access to Staff Development and Learning online training courses and tools.ยย
Eligibility and Selection
The Internship Programme will offer the opportunity to work in the Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion Unit of IOMโs Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. It aims to attract talented students and graduates who have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities.ย Interns must be between 20 and 36 years old and should have less than two years of relevant working experience.ย The Internship Programme is open to candidates of any nationality.ย
Required Qualifications and Experience
Recently graduated with bachelorโs degree, professional qualification or an equivalent from an accredited academic institution in Political or Social Sciences, Law, International Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field;ย Experience in development cooperation with an international or non-governmental organization, preferably in the field of migration;ย Demonstrated interest in migration and social inclusion issues and policies, migrant protection and human rights;ย Ability to work successfully in an international, multicultural team environment;ย Familiarity with computer programmes, including MS Office programmes and internet applications; Ability to work remotely as part of a larger team; ย Advanced English writing and communication skills.ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ยLanguage
Fluency in English is required.ย
ย Required Competencies ย IOMโs competency framework can be found atย this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. ย Valuesย - 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 Competenciesย โ 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 Organizationโs priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work. Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. ยHow to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via IOMย e-Recruitment systemย within the above said deadline at 11:59 p.m. (BKK Time) referring to this advertisement. Please attach the following documents in your application: ย
Cover letter Curriculum vitae Duly completed IOM Personal History Form (can be downloaded via thisย link) 1-2 writing samples, optional (relevant topic of your choice) ย Notes Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Depending on experience and location, interns are granted a small monthly stipend to help offset costs. Interns benefiting from an internship allowance or scholarship granted by his/her university or other sponsoring body that includes financial remuneration or credits for coursework will not be eligible for the stipend. IOM covers Interns against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the assignment. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Interns are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. ยApplicants will be contacted only if under serious consideration for the internship assignment.ย
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