International Organization for Migration (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 andnon-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for thebenefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
Job ID: 20608
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities
Supervision:
- Under the overall supervision of the National Programme Support Officer (PGLS) , and direct supervision of assigned PSU staff, the Intern will assist in daily programme support tasks, including documentation, reporting, and coordination.
Learning Objectives:
- Assist in organizing and maintaining programme documents, files, and records.
- Support the preparation of reports, presentations, and briefing notes.
- Help track programme activities, timelines, and deliverables.
- Assist in monitoring and documenting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for ongoing projects.
- Support the coordination of meetings, workshops, and programme events.
- Help liaise with internal and external stakeholders as required.
- Perform any other programme-related tasks assigned by the supervisor
Training Components and Learning Elements:
- The Intern will gain experience in working in an international multicultural environment, within the United Nations system.
- Gain experience in organization, management, and international cooperation activities.
- Gain a better understanding of IOM’s work, as an inter-governmental organization in the field of Migration, and work on formulating and editing institutional strategies, priorities and work plans.
- The Intern can also access online training courses at the disposal of all IOM staff.
- The Intern will have the possibility to interact with IOM staff within Headquarters and IOM Missions.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:
- Enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level) in International Relations, Development Studies, Political Science, Business Administration, or a related field; or
- Graduated from such a programme within the last 12 months.
Experience:
- Experience (academic projects, internships, or volunteer work) in programme support, administration, or development projects is desirable.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication in English.
- Good organizational and analytical skills; attention to detail.
- Interest in migration, development, or corporate social responsibility.
Languages:
- For this internship, For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
- External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).
- Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Application Closing Date
20th May, 2026; 12:55 AM.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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