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Position Title               :  Intern (Project Support)

Duty Station                :  Bangkok, Thailand

Classification              :  Internship (THB 21,657 per month)

Type of Appointment  :  Internship, 6 months with possibility of extension

Desired Start Date      :  As soon as possible

Closing Date               :  17 October 2024

Reference Code          :  CFA11803/2024

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. 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.

1. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE:

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Assistant and overall supervision of the Project Manager of the Preparedness, Response and Recovery Unit (PRR) the successful candidate will contribute to the implementation of material and service support for minority groups from Myanmar as well as other vulnerable migrants in Immigration Detention Centres, Shelters for Children and Families, and Welfare Protection Centres for Victims of Trafficking in Thailand. The candidate will also contribute to the implementation of other projects managed by the PRR Unit.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Assist Unit staff in the implementation of humanitarian assistance to migrants in government facilities and communities across Thailand.
• Support information and knowledge management processes for the PRR Unit through data collection, consolidation, and analysis, media monitoring, and creation and maintenance of tools including dashboards and reports.
• Support drafting of monthly project updates, situation reports, and other knowledge products.
• Support project management tasks of the unit, including monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting, and project development.
• Assist in organizing and documenting external meetings with international organizations, NGOs and other relevant actors.
• Perform day-to-day administrative duties for project implementation and management.
• Brief unit staff on project activities on a regular basis.
• Perform such other duties as may be required.

3. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

• Enrolled in or recently graduated from Bachelor’s degree or higher in Social Sciences, International Development, International Relations, Political Science, or relevant field.

EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge or experience in the broad range of migration and related subject areas dealt with by IOM is an advantage; and
• Experience working with international organizations or governmental institutions in a multicultural setting is an advantage;

SKILLS

• Excellent English writing and communication skills;
• Able to adapt to an international, multicultural, multilingual environment;
• Good communication skills and able to work in a team;
• Familiarity with computer programs, including MS Office programs;
• Prior knowledge of data collection and analysis tools, including Excel, Power BI, various survey tools are an advantage;
• Prior knowledge or experience on migration and development in Southeast Asia is an advantage;
• Prior knowledge or experience in data collection and analysis as well as information management is an advantage.

4. LANGUAGES

• Fluency in English is required (oral and written).
• Working Knowledge of Burmese, Rohingya or Thai languages are an asset.

5. DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES:

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

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 level 1

• Teamwork: Willingly puts in extra effort without being asked and adopts a hands-on approach whenever necessary to achieve team objectives.
• Delivering results: Shows understanding of own role and responsibilities in relation to expected results.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Shares knowledge and learning willingly, and proactively seeks to learn from the experiences of others.
• Accountability: Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules.
• Communication: Adapts communication to the recipient’s needs, asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via IOM e-Recruitment system within the above said deadline referring to this advertisement. Please attach the following documents in your application.

• a cover letter, indicating the dates of availability;
• a curriculum vitae;
• a duly completed IOM Personal History Form which can be downloaded from https://thailand.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl1371/files/Vacancies/Form/iom-personal-history-form-270122.xls.

Other

• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
• IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
• IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
• Only applicants who meet the above qualification will be considered.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: Careers | IOM Thailand.