Intern- Liaison and Policy 262 views0 applications

Position Title : Intern- Liaison and Policy

Duty Station : Cairo, Egypt

Classification : Intern, Grade OTHE

Type of Appointment : Internship, Six months

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 01 April 2019

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading

UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and

non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Context:

The IOM Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) based in Cairo, Egypt, provides programme support and technical expertise to IOM Country Offices in the region. Across the Middle East and North Africa, IOM employs approximately 1,500 staff and has offices in Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, the Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia and Yemen.

The Liaison and Policy Unit focuses on the dynamic developments of the international migration discourse, and notably global events surrounding the Global Compact on Migration, the Global Compact on Refugees at the national, regional and global level. Given the specifics of the respective regions of the Middle East and North Africa, keeping abreast of migration trends, policies and evolving issues in order to ensure a close follow up policy implementation and application is part and parcel of this unit’s work. The unit further keeps stock of the evolving migration trends in the region which often have spill over impacts in the regional context. This includes ensuring appropriate participation in and contributions to the work of bodies such as multilateral processes specific to the region such as the Abu Dhabi Dialogue (ADD), the Arab Regional Consultative Process (ARCP), the Rabat Process, the 5+5 Dialogue for Migration in the Western Mediterranean, etc. Lastly, given the efforts to expand membership in the region, this division seeks to identify contributions, project ideas, reinforce and design new partnerships and obtain donor funding for the region.

Working under the overall direction of the Regional Director (RD) and the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Liaison and Policy Officer (SRLPO) in RO MENA, the successful candidate will provide technical and administrative support to the RD and SRLPO. The successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist with the preparation and background research for presentations of Power Points, and compilation of talking points, in coordination with relevant colleagues at Country, Regional and Headquarters levels. Review and editing of various documents.
2. Provide support in drafting regional and country specific proposals or partnership opportunities, particularly for countries where IOM lacks or has limited presence.
3. Participate in the organization of capacity building initiatives for country missions, government and civil society partners by compiling materials and assisting in the logistic coordination of the event.
4. Assist in the preparation of information sheets, data on trends in the region for internal and external distribution; and stockpiling of policy related projects/activities in the region.
5. Conduct research on specifically identified points surrounding policy developments linked to migration and development.
6. Help analyze and share collected information on issues, trends and data as well as good practices with country missions, relevant colleagues and external parties.
7. Be a note taker and observer as requested in external meetings and draft notes for file with follow-up action required to these meetings and events.
8. Assist in the preparation of Quarterly Travel report for Regional Director and necessary briefing materials for duty travel.
9. Perform such other duties as maybe assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• University degree preferably in Political or Social Sciences, Law and /or Business Administration, or alternatively, from an accredited academic institution, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and field experience.

Experience

• Familiarity with migrant rights; the different aspects of migration and refugee law; trafficking in persons; and voluntary return and reintegration.

• Experience in humanitarian and policy work, including volunteer assignments, preferably on migration related policy issues an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge in Arabic and/or French is an advantage.

Note

Diversity & Inclusion

At IOM we value and invite diversity into our workforce as we know it is one of the factors that make us qualified to deal with the complex issue of migration. We see diversity as one of our organizational strengths. Our aim is to foster an inclusive workplace where everyone treats each other (including colleagues and migrants) with dignity and respect.

At IOM we welcome applications from qualified individuals, irrespective of their race, religion, skin color, nationality, age, disability status, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, mental health status, or any other characteristic. Our policies encourage a workplace free from discrimination and any form of harassment.

You can find more information at www.iom.int/diversity

Eligibility and Selection

In general, the Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who:

a) have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM

programmes and activities;

b) are either students approaching the end of their studies and preparing a thesis, or recently graduated, who have less than two years of relevant working experience.

c) Must have a Master’s Degree

c) As part of IOM’s continuous efforts to increase the diversity of its workforce, a special call for interns from non-represented member states and non-OECD DAC countries is being launched. IOM’s non-represented member States are: (Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Congo, Cabo Verde, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa)

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and additional enquiries will only be addressed if the candidate is shortlisted.

• Depending on experience and location, IOM provides a monthly stipend to help offset costs. Travel costs will be covered.

• Please consider the cost of living in the Duty Station prior to applying.

• Applications must be submitted by 01 April 2019

Desirable 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.

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:

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

No late applications will be accepted. Appointment is subject to funding confirmation.