Intern for Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration Unit

at  International Organization for Migration

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity .
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.
f) the duration of the internship is three months (with the possibility of extension to a maximum of nine months).
g) the internship is on a full-time basis with 39,3 hours per week.
h) the intern will be working for the IOM Country Office for Austria as of 01.03.2025.
i) only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Background Information
Assisted voluntary return and reintegration (AVRR) programmes are a core activity of IOM and provide vital assistance worldwide to thousands of migrants every year who seek, or need, to return home but lack the means to do so. Building on many years of experience and a global network of offices and partners, IOM’s AVRR activities range from the preparation of the return journey to the provision of reintegration assistance in the countries of origin. The programmes promote international dialogue and cooperation between host countries and countries of origin.
In Austria, IOM offers logistical return assistance as well as a number of target-group specific reintegration projects (for further information please visit https://austria.iom.int/assisted-voluntary-return-and-reintegration-avrr ).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Minimum Bachelor Level Degree in Political Science, International Relations, Migration Studies, Law, Social Science or related fields.

Skills

• Affinity for IT and competent handling virtual events are an asset;
• Comprehensive knowledge of migration and asylum governance in Austria and the EU;
• Work experience with an international organization is an asset;
• Strong social and intercultural skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong personal commitment.

Languages

• Excellent oral and written command of German and English;Oral and written command of other languages are an asset;

Learning Objectives/Duties
The AVRR intern in the IOM Country Office for Austria will mainly perform duties related to the implementation of country-specific return and reintegration projects.

The main responsibilities are:

• Assisting in project related administrative and operational activities;
• Assisting in drafting and editing project newsletters, brochures, narrative reports and guidelines;
• Assisting in translating and proofreading of project related documents (English/German/English);
• Assisting in the preparation of situational and statistical reports on activities as assigned;
• Attending meetings and conferences related to the assigned working areas as well as taking minutes;
• Providing support in organizing AVRR events;
• Assisting in research activities;
• Assisting in the conduct of (virtual) trainings;
• Other duties as may be assigned by the AVRR team and/or the Head of the AVRR Unit.