CALL FOR CURRICULA INTERNS 2015-19
Duty Station:
Brussels, Belgium
Position Title:
Intern
Start date of employment: Between
Sept 2015 and Dec 2015
Duration of Assignment:
6 to 9 months
Introduction:
IOM in Brussels is establishing a roster of potential
interns interested to join the Organization
between September 2015 and December 2015. The start date of internship is
subject to negotiation between the two parties.
Practicalities:
This Call for Curricula is reserved for candidates who
are holding a scholarship for internship placements in
international organizations and/or for whom internship is required to complete
their studies;
are sponsored by governmental/non-governmental institutions
and/or academia to work on specific areas relevant to both IOM and the sponsor;
These posts are subject to local recruitment. Only persons
holding a valid residence and work permit for Belgium will be eligible for
consideration.
Background and general functions:
The intern will either work for the IOM Regional Office for
the European Economic Area, European Union and NATO or for the IOM Country
Office for Belgium and Luxembourg and will be working in one of the below
areas:
Migration
Policy and Research IOM RO Brussels actively contributes to EU policy
debates on migration, mobility and development through participation in
consultations and debates held by the European Commission and Parliament, and
by providing our inputs to the EU Council Presidencies and committees. RO
Brussels has contributed to consultations on the EU’s multi-annual financial
framework (MFF), the Global Approach
to Migration and Mobility (GAMM), and the EU’s agenda for migration and
mobility for development, among others.
Additionally, RO Brussels
supports EU dialogue with third countries on migration issues.
Duties and responsibilities: The intern will either support
the external team, focusing on developing IOM’s policy and
project-related cooperation within the European Union in third countries,
undertake research and analysis on the current state of affairs and
future prospects, assist in the preparation and submission of project proposals
and reports to EU institutions or provide secretarial and administrative
support to the Head of Unit in the day-to-day management and overall
functioning of the Unit.
Specific requirements: a) University degree in European
Studies, International Relations, Political Science, or Law; b) Knowledge of
European institutions and policy in the fields of migration, development and/or
foreign affairs is a distinct advantage; c) Knowledge about EU financing rules
and procedures an advantage.
Regional Implementation: This Unit coordinates and manages
EU-funded IOM projects and programmes which have a multiregional dimension. RIU
is currently carrying out the programme:Supporting the ACP-EU Dialogue and
Cooperation on Migration and Development (ACP-EU Migration Action).
Duties and responsibilities: The intern will be supporting
the implementation of activities under the Action supporting ACP-EU Cooperation
on Migration and Development by contributing to the development of
communication material, assist in research and by providing general
administrative support.
Specific requirements: a) University degree in European
Studies, International Relations, Political Science, or Law; b) Direct
experience of one or more of the six ACP regions an asset; c) Fluency in
Portuguese, English and French required. Spanish is an asset.
Emergency & Post-Crisis: Forced migration and massive
population movements, including protracted internal and cross-border
displacement and refugee situations caused by natural and man-made disasters
have drawn international attention and response. IOM and the EU have had an
important role to play in responding to the humanitarian needs resulting from
these population flows. IOM Regional Office Brussels is regularly contracted by
the European Commission to implement post-crisis programmes.
Duties and responsibilities: The intern will assist in
research and reviewing and submitting of project reports in the field of
humanitarian aid and post crisis from IOM field missions to the European
Commission. Assist and participate in the organization of meetings and
conferences.
Specific requirements: a) University degree in European
Studies, International Relations, Political Science, or Law; b) First
professional experience in the field of EU liaison, preferably in the field of
emergency & post-crisis or DG Echo would be a distinct advantage.
Migration Health: IOM Health promotes a public health
approach to migrant and minority health. In Europe, IOM Regional Office
Brussels works in partnership with EU institutions, Regional Networks, other
IOs academic networks and Civil Society Organisations in support of policy
development, providing technical advice as well as the implementation of
projects.
Duties and reponsibilities: The intern will assist with, and
be responsible for a variety of tasks encompassing the field of migration
health. The intern will provide direct support for the implementation of
Migration Health activities of IOM in Europe and Central Asia including issues
related to mobility of health professionals. The person will further support
the activities related to the project Equi-Health “Fostering health provision
for the Roma migrants and other vulnerable groups“, assist in the production
and dissemination of IOM publications and in maintaining and promoting contacts
with external stakeholders and other field offices engaged in migration
health.
Specific requirements: a) University degree in Public/
Global Health, Social Sciences, Political Science, or similar ; b) proven
interest in migration/ migration health topics; c) familiarity with qualitative
research is required; d) knowledge of database tools and ability to produce
graphs; e) knowledge of European institutions, CoE and policy in the field of
public health and/or migration, ethnic minority Roma is an asset.
Finance & Administration: The Regional Resource
Management Unit (RRMU) is responsible for monitoring and supporting the
financial, human resources and other administrative functions of the Country
Offices (COs) within the region of the European Economic Area as well as for
contributing to the efficient financial management of the Regional Office.
Duties and responsibilities: The intern will assist, in
close collaboration with the RRMU colleagues, in monitoring and
supporting the budgetary, financial and administrative functions of the
Regional Office.
Specific requirements; a) Bachelor degree in Business
Administration, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline. University degree in
related fields would be a distinct advantage; b) Familiarity with International
Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) is an asset; c) Experience with EU
funding instruments relevant for EU member states and related financial rules
and administrative procedures is an asset.
Information & Communication: The IOM Country Office
Information and Communication Unit contributes to the visibility and promotion
of IOM’s activities in Belgium and Luxembourg. This Unit oversees and
coordinates all information and communication activities implemented by the
Country Office and maintains and develops contacts and liaison with relevant
partners, in view of the successful implementation of projects
Duties and responsibilities: a) Assist in translating
key documents from English to French and/ or
from English to Dutch; b)
Assist in maintaining the CO Website c) Assist in compiling the CO quarterly
newsletter; d)Assist in developing new information materials issued by the IOM
Brussels CO; e) Assist in organising meetings, conferences and events.
Specific requirements: a) Bachelor Degree in Communication
or Languages; b) confirmed interest in information and communication tools; c)
ability to draft clearly and concisely; d) Proficiency in English, Dutch and/
or French (C2 European level).
Projects: The IOM Country Office Projects Team is
developing and implementing projects on subject areas such as migration and
development, counter-trafficking, vulnerable migrant groups (including victims
of trafficking (VoTs) and unaccompanied migrant children (UMC), technical
cooperation on migration, labour migration and integration.
Duties and responsibilities: The Intern will provide content
and administrative support to the Project Development Coordinator, the Focal point
for UMC and VoTs and the Chief of Mission. The intern will assist with the
development of new projects and liaison with the Belgian government and other
stakeholders and will support in the research and analysis of the Belgian
government’s institutional framework(s) and policies and prepare all relevant
background information, research and filing necessary for meetings with
stakeholders.
Specific requirements: a) Knowledge of European institutions
and policy in the field of migration
Required qualifications and experience for all profiles:
a) First work experience or internship would be a distinct
advantage;
b) Computer literacy;
c) Strong organizational skills;
d) Ability to understand the Organization’s structure and
portfolios;
e) Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of
colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds;
f) Proven ability to produce quality work accurately and
concisely according to set deadlines;
g) Practical experience of how to multi-task, prioritize and
work independently;
h) Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.
Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is desirable
Method of Application:
All applications (CV and Cover Letter) should be addressed
to IOMBrusselsApplications@iom.intquoting
Call for Curricula Intern 2015-19. Please specify in your cover letter
1) which Unit/area of RO Brussels you are interested in
2) as of when and
3) how long you are available.
Closing date: 24th July 2015
