Internship (Protection Division)

Position Title : Intern (Protection Division)

Duty Station : IOM Philippines Country Office (Manila)

Classification : Intern

Type of Appointment : Internship (3 months)

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 24 May 2024

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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context:

Working under the overall direction of the Programme Manager and the direct supervision of the National Officer, the intern will assist with the programmatic activities of the Protection Division in the Mission.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Work with the National Officer on programmatic activities for return and reintegration, counter-trafficking and on the overall thematic area of protection, as well as on matters involving the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM);
• Assist with the preparation of activity reports, minutes, presentations, and talking points as assigned;
• Liaise with external and internal partners to organize trainings, meetings, workshops and other events;
• Support the drafting and reviewing of terms of references, training modules, concept notes, standard operating procedures, tools, manuals, guidelines and other materials;
• Support development and implementation of projects in the areas of counter-trafficking and return and reintegration;
• Assist in general administrative tasks; and
• Undertake all other tasks as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s Degree in Migration Studies, Social Work, International Relations or Development, Human Rights or Humanitarian Law, Social or Political Science, or any related field from an accredited academic institution. Or;
• Graduate students who are either in their final year or recently graduated with less than one year experience.

Skills

• Strong organizational and coordination skills;
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds;
• Practical experience of how to multi-task, prioritize and work independently;
• Can proficiently use MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point);

Languages

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Filipino is preferred.

Eligibility and Selection

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 students approaching the end of their studies and preparing a thesis, or recently graduated, who have less than two years of relevant working experience;

f) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and additional enquiries will only be addressed if the candidate is shortlisted.

g) Depending on experience and location, IOM provides a small monthly stipend to help offset costs.

h) Please consider the cost of living in Metro Manila (Makati City, Philippines) prior to applying.

Required Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following values and 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.
• 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 level 1

• 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other

• 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 and verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
• Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.