Intern (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support) at IOM

, Al-Basra Governorate, Iraq -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental health and psychosocial support, Report drafting, Advocacy, Needs assessment, Research, Remote work management, Virtual team collaboration, Communication, Interpersonal skills, Teamwork, Attention to detail, Organization, Time management, Migration studies, Public health

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 This opportunity is exclusively open to internationals, and the Intern position will be performed remotely. IOM operates in displacement camps, informal settlements and areas of return and relocation to provide specialised protection assistance. Protection activities aim to prevent and respond to human rights violations, including gender-based violence and exploitation. IOM’s overarching goal on protection is to place the rights and well-being of migrants, including IDPs, regardless of their status, at the centre of its operations.

Responsibilities

The intern will support protection activities by conducting needs assessments and research on mental health-related topics. They will also draft reports and advocacy papers while collaborating with virtual teams to provide specialized protection assistance.