Intern (Research and Advocacy) at IOM

Erbil, Erbil 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

Research, Policy analysis, Migration law, Human rights frameworks, Report drafting, Qualitative analysis, Quantitative analysis, Excel, SPSS, STATA, R, Time management, Collaboration, Analytical skills

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organisation 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 an 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 conducts protection monitoring and protection analysis in target locations in camps and informal sites, as well as in areas of return, using a mixed methods approach. In addition, IOM conducts a range of protection research and analysis, such as rapid protection assessments, when critical incidents occur in areas of operation and/or to understand the protection landscape.

Responsibilities

The intern will conduct protection monitoring, research, and analysis in target locations using a mixed-methods approach. They will also draft reports and policy papers to support IOM's protection assistance and advocacy efforts.