Intern, Programme & Policy Support Unit At International Organization for Migration

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ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE

Under the overall supervision of the Director, Coordinating Office for the Mediterranean and Chief of Mission in Italy and Malta and Representative to the Holy See, and the direct supervision of the Head Programme and Policy Support Unit, the intern will assist in providing support to the Programme & Policy Support Unit, in accordance with the IOM policy and procedures.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Intern is contributing:

Programme & Policy Support Unit

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Learning Objectives

  • Assist in preparing presentations, preparation of briefs, fact sheets and other materials;
  • Assist in conducting background research and data collection on identified issues to inform programme development;
  • Assist in the review and translation of programme documents, including concept notes and project proposals;
  • Keep up to date databases relevant to project development, donor reporting, partnerships and other as needed;
  • Provide assistance in the organization of meetings, trainings and events;
  • Assist in the timely elaboration of minutes following internal and external meetings;
  • Observe and support coordination efforts with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders;
  • Assist in other Programme & Policy Support activities as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education

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

or

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

or

  • Have graduated with one of the above university degrees and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation.

Experience

  • Assisted in basic administrative tasks such as document filing, data entry, and email correspondence.
  • Supported team members in organizing internal meetings and preparing meeting minutes.
  • Supported team members in events organization at substance and logistical level.
  • Participated in research and data collection activities related to project implementation.
  • Previous experience in the field of migration would be considered an advantage.

Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Problem-solving attitude and willingness to learn quickly.
  • Attention to detail and ability to work accurately with data and documents.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Languages

  • Fluency in Italian and English in required (oral and written). Knowledge of French would be an advantage.

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Travel required

No

COMPETENCIES

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

  • 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.

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The internship is subject to local recruitment. Only persons holding a valid residence and work permit for Italy will be eligible for consideration.

Any offer made to the intern in relation to this call is subject to funding confirmation.

How to apply

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via Oracle by 26 September 2025 at 23:59 (Rome time). Submission of the following documents is optional:

• A Curriculum Vitae;

• A Cover Letter.

Candidates who do not possess the above requested qualifications will not be taken into consideration.

Only pre-selected candidates will be further contacted for the interview.

Posting period: From 01.10.2025 to 31.03.2026 (tentative)

No Fees:

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitments process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.