Intern, Integration and Technical Cooperation 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 Integration Specialist and Coordinator, the intern will assist with the daily activities of the Integration and Technical Cooperation Unit, in accordance with the IOM policy and procedures.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Intern is contributing:

Integration and Technical Cooperation Unit

  1. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Learning Objectives

  • Support the organization and implementation of integration projects and activities, including assisting with event planning, logistics, and coordination with stakeholders.
  • Conduct research and analysis on best practices, policies, and trends related to migrant socio-economic integration in Italy and the Mediterranean region.
  • Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and informational materials on integration initiatives, ensuring accuracy and clarity of content.
  • Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of ongoing integration programmes by collecting data, drafting summaries, and preparing feedback for improvement.
  • Respond to inquiries and maintain contact lists related to the projects activities.
  • Support the development and translation of outreach materials aimed at migrants, stakeholders, and the general public, ensuring accessibility and cultural sensitivity.
  • Assist in organizing workshops, training sessions, and community engagement events focused on enhancing migrants’ access to employment, education, and social services.
  • Participate in meetings and provide administrative support, including drafting minutes, preparing agendas, and following up on action points.
  • Help maintain project documentation and databases, ensuring that records are up to date and confidentiality is preserved.
  • Contribute to the identification of funding opportunities and the drafting of project proposals related to migrant integration and technical cooperation.
  1. 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.
  • Participated in research, reporting and data collection activities related to project implementation.
  • Previous experience in the migration field, with a specific focus on integration and inclusion, 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 are required (oral and written).
  • Working knowledge of French and Arabic is desirable.

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

  1. 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.

Other:

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

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via Oracle by 15 October 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 15.10.2025

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.