Intern Info-Com (VN 2015-11) IOM - International Organization for Migration

VACANCY NOTICE 2015- 11

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

Duty Station  
Country Office (CO) for Belgium and Luxembourg

Organizational Unit   
Information and Communication

Position Title
Internship

Start date of employment
asap

Duration of contract     
6 months

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Information and Communication Head of Unit, the incumbent will support the activities carried out within the IOM Brussels CO Information and Communication Unit.  

The incumbent will have the following duties and responsibilities:

General functions:   

1. Assist in translating IOM Brussels CO key documents from English to French and/or from English to Dutch;

2. Assist in updating the CO website;

3. Assist in compiling the CO quarterly newsletter;

4. Assist in developing new information materials issued by the IOM Brussels CO;

5. Assist in organising meetings, conferences and events;

6. Assist in drafting and translating meeting reports;

7. Update relevant CO contact databases;

8. Any other tasks that may be required.

Desirable qualifications and experience:

a) Completion of secondary school. Bachelor Degree in Communication, Social Science, Languages or Political Science; b) first professional experience in administration, translation or event organization; c) basic knowledge of information and communication tools; d) good level of computer literacy; e) strong organizational skills; f) ability to understand the Organization’s structure and portfolios; g) ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds; h) ability to draft clearly and concisely.

Languages:Proficiency in English, Dutch and/or French (C2 European level).

Method of Application:

All applications (CV and Cover Letter) should be addressed to IOMBrusselsApplications@iom.intquoting the above vacancy notice number.

Closing date: 30 April 2015

Note:

1. Priority is given to candidates who should undergo a practice placement in the framework of their studies, hold a scholarship or who are sponsored by governmental/ non-governmental institutions.

2. Post is subject to local recruitment. Only persons holding a valid residence and work permit for Belgium will be eligible for consideration.