Internship - Public Information Section

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.

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.

• Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director for ECA and direct supervision of the Senior Regional Media and Communications Officer;

and in close collaboration with the global communications team, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the following responsibilities.

Education

Experience

Skills

Languages

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

IOM's official languages are English, French and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and / or oral assessments