Intern - Labour Mobility at IOM

Canberra, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, Attention To Detail, Organization, Confidentiality, Planning And Coordination, Independent Work, Teamwork, English Fluency

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Introduction 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. IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration [https://www.iom.int/iom-workplace-culture] 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 IOM Australia has had a presence in Australia since 1951. Headquartered in Canberra, IOM Australia serves as the Country Office for Partnerships and Advocacy (COPA) and currently implements a regional labour mobility project in the Pacific. Under the overall supervision of the National Project Officer and direct supervision of the Project Assistant, the Project (Labour Mobility) Intern will acquire a working knowledge, gain experience working in an United Nations (UN) agency and learn about IOM activities in Australia and the Pacific.

Responsibilities

The intern will support a regional labour mobility project in the Pacific under the supervision of the National Project Officer and Project Assistant. The role involves acquiring working knowledge of UN agency operations and supporting IOM activities in Australia and the Pacific.