Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. With 151 member states, a further 12 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, 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 works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people. The IOM Constitution recognizes the link between migration and economic, social and cultural development, as well as to the right of freedom of movement. IOM works in the four broad areas of migration management: Migration and development Facilitating migration Regulating migration Forced migration. IOM activities that cut across these areas include the promotion of international migration law, policy debate and guidance, protection of migrants’ rights, migration health and the gender dimension of migration. IOM Nigeria commenced activities in 2001 and focused its interventions on counter trafficking activities, migration issues, return and reintegration of stranded migrants especially to Liberia, and Voluntary Returns from abroad.
- Location Abuja
Background Information
- The Programme Support Unit (PSU) provides administrative, technical, and operational support to IOM Nigeria’s programmes. The unit assists with programme planning, coordination, reporting, and monitoring, ensuring alignment with IOM’s strategic objectives and the Nigeria UNSDCF.
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 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 workplans.
- 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 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.
Required Competencies
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
- Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
- Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
- Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
- Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to International Organization for Migration – IOM on fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com to apply
