VACANCY NOTICE 2015-14
Duty Station:
Regional Office Brussels
Organizational Unit:
Policy & Programme Support Unit
Position Title:
Intern
Start date of employment:
ASAP
Duration of Assignment:
6 months
Background:
The intern will work for the IOM Regional Office for the European
Economic Area, European Union and NATO. The intern will not only become
acquainted with the policies of IOM as an international organization, its
multicultural environment and its functioning, but also learn more about EU
policymaking and funding for migration. The intern will support the external
team within the Policy and Programme Support Unit (PPSU), focusing on
developing IOM’s policy and project-related cooperation with the European Union
in third countries.
General functions:
The intern will work under the overall guidance of the Head
of the Policy and Programme Support Unit and direct supervision of the EU
Policy and Programme Officer, in close cooperation with other colleagues in the
external team of PPSU.
He/ she will have the following duties and responsibilities:
Assist in identifying and analysing donors’ priorities,
strategies and related funding opportunities at the European institutional
level;
Assist in undertaking research, data collection and analysis
on developments in the field of migration, future prospects and trends,
relevant to IOM activities in third countries;
Assist in drafting briefings, information materials, policy
documents, and reports for internal and external distribution;
Assist in data collection, analysis and preparation of
reports on EU funding to IOM activities worldwide;
Assist in the preparation and submission of project
proposals and reports to EU institutions in line with donor requirements;
Assist in supporting IOM Headquarters and Regional and
Country Offices on policy issues and matters related to project development and
implementation;
Assist in monitoring the work of the Presidencies of the
Council of the European Union and relevant committees and working groups within
the European institutions, including the European Commission, the European
Parliament and the Council;
Assist in organising information meetings, mailings and
seminars in collaboration with appropriate entities, with the aim of
disseminating information and updating external entities, existing and
potential donors and partners on IOM activities;
Participate in meetings as required;
Provide administrative assistance to the Policy &
Programme Support Unit, and any other related tasks as may be required.
Desirable qualifications and experience:
a) University degree in European Studies, International
Relations, Political Science, or Law; b) First work experience or internship
with the EU environment related to migration would be a distinct advantage; c)
Knowledge of European institutions and policy in the fields of migration,
development and/or foreign affairs; d) Knowledge about EU financing rules and
procedures an advantage; e) Computer literacy, especially database tools; f)
Strong organizational skills; g) Ability to understand the Organization’s
structure and portfolios; h) Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a
team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds; i) Proven
ability to produce quality work accurately and concisely according to set
deadlines; j) Practical experience of how to multi-task, prioritize and work
independently;
Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English; working
knowledge of French is desirable;
Note
Vacancy is reserved for 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;
Post is subject to local recruitment.
Method of Application:
All applications (CV and Cover Letter) should be addressed
to IOMBrusselsApplications@iom.intquoting
the above vacancy notice number.
Closing date: 10th May 2015
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