Multimedia Intern

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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 was founded in 1951 to bring Europeans ravaged by the Second World War to safe shores and new lives. In September 2016, IOM became the UN Migration Agency following an agreement with the UN signed during the Summit for Refugees and Migrants. The new status of IOM as a Related Organization to the UN aims at establishing better coordination of efforts among relevant agencies to ensure that the issues of migrants are comprehensively addressed. IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and the whole of society. 

IOM Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) Mission focuses on Gaza. In light of the increased communication needs surrounding the response and the operational progress and advocacy efforts , this internship aims to support the production of compelling multimedia content - including graphic design, videography, and video editing — to highlight humanitarian impact, promote visibility, and strengthen IOM’s storytelling efforts. 

Supervision

• Under the overall supervision of the Media and Communications Officer, IOM OPT Mission.   Learning Objectives
  • Gain hands-on experience in producing, editing, and organising multimedia materials aligned with IOM’s communication standards. 
    • Learn how to plan and execute multimedia assignments in coordination with communication teams and field colleagues. 
      • Develop an understanding of ethical storytelling and visual representation in humanitarian communication. 
        • Enhance skills in managing digital assets and adhering to branding and visibility guidelines. 
          • Understand IOM’s approach to humanitarian communication and the role of multimedia in advocacy and donor engagement.  Training Components and Learning Elements
            • Under the guidance of the Communications officer, the intern will: 
              • Support the creation, editing, and organisation of multimedia content (photos, videos, and graphics) to document IOM’s Gaza Response activities. 
                • Assist in planning and coordinating photo and video shoots with photographers inside Gaza, implementing partners, and beneficiaries. 
                  • Edit short videos and prepare photo selections for publication on digital and social media platforms. 
                    • Organise and maintain multimedia archives and shared folders, ensuring proper metadata, labelling, and filing. 
                      • Support in drafting captions, story outlines, or shot lists in alignment with IOM communication standards. 
                        • Contribute to the development of visual content for social media campaigns and internal reports. 
                          • Learn to apply IOM branding and visibility guidelines across multimedia products. 
                            • Collaborate with the Regional Office and HQ communications teams to align materials with global communication objectives.  Education
                              • Be enrolled in the final academic year of a relevant university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent); or
                              • Be enrolled in a relevant graduate degree programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
                              • Have graduated with a relevant university or graduate degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within one-year of graduation. Experience
                                • Previous academic or volunteer experience in multimedia production, photography, videography, or communication, using software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, or InDesign, is desirable. 
                                  • Experience in managing digital content, student media projects, or creative portfolios will be considered an advantage. 
                                    • Demonstrated interest in humanitarian or development communication is an asset.    Skills
                                      • Proficiency in photo and video editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Canva, or similar tools). 
                                        • Strong attention to detail, creativity, and visual storytelling skills. 
                                          • Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment. 
                                            • Good organisational and time management skills. 
                                              • Familiarity with social media platforms and content formats (Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn)  Languages Fluency in English and Arabic is required (oral and written)   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.
                                    • 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 actions and delegated work.
                              • Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. 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. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies