Intern - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions and Operational Support at IOM

Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Python, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Workflow Automation, API Integration, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Process Documentation, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, English Fluency, Spanish Fluency

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move. IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration [https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.iom.int/iom-workplace-culture&data=05|02|MFORONDA@iom.int|26472d9dd9ba4eca399f08dec5c85c11|1588262d23fb43b4bd6ebce49c8e6186|0|0|639165661485097425|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ==|0|||&sdata=8CQqw0EAiydE4NVBvudw8Qn8+t3DGnKRIWuKiN/AEhY=&reserved=0] The Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities. Interns must be between 20 and 36 years old and should have less than two years of relevant working experience. 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 holding a scholarship for internship placements in international organizations and/or for whom internship is required to complete their studies; or c) are sponsored by governmental/non-governmental institutions and/or academia to work in specific areas relevant to both IOM and the sponsor. d) are either enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) or have graduated in the last 12 months. e) are between 20 and 36 years of age. BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Socioeconomic Inclusion and Labour Migration Unit (LMI) aims to promote employability, stimulate the creation and strengthening of entrepreneurship, and foster social cohesion. The LMI unit focuses on multiple areas, including the provision of technical training and soft skills development aligned with the needs of national and local labour markets. These efforts are implemented in collaboration with academic institutions nationwide, as well as business chambers and implementing partners. Furthermore, considering the growing need to strengthen operational efficiency and the traceability of institutional processes, it has become a priority to promote the optimization of technological processes through artificial intelligence-based tools. LMI’s employability strategy is implemented in partnership with the private sector to promote the labour inclusion of migrants and strengthen host communities. In this context, in 2023, the pilot launch of the Enterprise Development Fund (EDF) was initiated in the Americas region. This initiative of the International Organization for Migration is aimed at strengthening SMEs through non-repayable grants directed to sectors with high labour demand, fostering business growth, decent job creation, and inclusive economic development. In Ecuador, the EDF adapts global tools to promote the labour inclusion of people in situations of human mobility and vulnerability, while also contributing to the reduction of irregular migration. Through structured selection and monitoring processes, the fund seeks to consolidate itself as a sustainable development instrument by strengthening its financial architecture and exploring scalable financing mechanisms that ensure its long-term sustainability. For this reason, the Labour Migration and Inclusion Unit (LMI) of IOM Ecuador seeks to hire interns to support the unit in implementing various activities aligned with its objectives, thereby contributing to several strategies aimed at promoting the labour inclusion of migrants and Ecuadorians at risk of migrating to other countries, including initiatives focused on optimizing technological processes through artificial intelligence applied to the Enterprise Development Fund (EDF). SUPERVISION Under the overall guidance of the Head of Operations in Ecuador and directly supervised by the National Project Officer - Management alongside the national LMI team in Quito, the Intern - AI Solutions and Operational Support will assist in carrying out the tasks mentioned below, in accordance with the instructions and processes of IOM Ecuador.

Responsibilities

The intern will map and document operational processes within the Enterprise Development Fund to identify automation opportunities. They will support the implementation of AI-based tools to optimize technological processes and operational efficiency.