DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Senior Humanitarian Advisor, and in accordance with the overall direction of the Director of Department of Operations and Emergencies, the Intern will focus on the follow-up of Migration Crisis Operational Framework related initiatives, along with assisting with the coordination of the Humanitarian Policy team activities.
The Intern will have the following duties and responsibilities:
- Provide assistance to the roll-out and implementation of the Migration Crisis Operational Framework which include maintaining an up-to-date overview of ongoing implementation activities of the MCOF, developing additional outreach material, supporting with roll-out activities and with the consolidation of the methodology for applying the MCOF and its linkages with the humanitarian policy development.
- Provide assistance to the Senior Humanitarian Advisor related to the roll-out, integration and awareness raising on the Principles for Humanitarian Action with the overall aim to clearly articulate the roles, objectives and priorities of IOM in the international humanitarian system and the policies, codes of conduct and methodologies IOM staff can use for carrying out principled humanitarian action.
- Contribute to the timely dissemination of the different policies and training modules including their online version in close coordination with relevant departments/divisions.
- Assist with the organization and coordination of a series of workshops and trainings on the Principles for Humanitarian Action and related components; provide administrative support to the IOM Humanitarian Policy Team.
- Undertake any other tasks as requested by the Senior Humanitarian Advisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- University degree in Economics, International Relations, Business Administration, the Social Sciences, Law, Development Studies, International Affairs or any related discipline;
- Strong background in humanitarian principles and knowledge of current debates around forced displacement;
- Computer literacy, especially database tools;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Ability to timely understand the Organization’s structure and portfolios;
- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds;
- Proven ability to produce quality work accurately and concisely according to set deadlines;
- Practical experience of how to multi-task, prioritize and work independently;
- Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English; working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is highly desirable;
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