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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

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

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

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

• Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation. (applicants who graduated since January 2023 will be accepted)

• All applicants must be between 20 and 36 years of age.

• Applicants should have a working knowledge (both oral and written) of English.

  
  

EDUCATION

• Completed or final year of enrolment in bachelor’s degree program in the fields of Business Administration, Social Work, Communication and Human Resources or any other from UNESCO accredited Institution.

EXPERIENCE

• Ability to use own initiative and work under pressure with minimum supervision

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English with minimal supervision.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Attention to detail and ability to organize

• Self-motivated and objective driven

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: maintain 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 3

• Accountability- Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delighted work.

• Communication – Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

• Teamwork – Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

• Delivering results – produces and delivers quality services 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.