Intern - Mental Health And Psychosocial Support (mhpss)

Organizational Context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a UN-related agency focused on promoting humane and orderly migration. It collaborates with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners, providing services and advice to governments and migrants. The organization is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. This internship program aims to attract talented students and graduates interested in migration-related fields.

Job Purpose

This internship role provides essential secretarial and administrative support to the Head of the Mental Health, Psychosocial Support, and Intercultural Communication Unit. The intern will contribute to the day-to-day management and overall functioning of the Unit, assisting with various administrative and technical tasks. The position offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience within an international organization, specifically focusing on migration and MHPSS. The intern will support the Unit's efforts to improve access to MHPSS services for migrants in diverse settings, working within the UN system and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

The intern will undertake administrative and organizational functions, including assisting with duty travel, conference documentation, and expense claims. Responsibilities also involve supporting the preparation of agendas for events, managing administrative necessities like purchases and budget monitoring, and organizing the Head of Unit's daily schedule. The role includes maintaining archives of MHPSS documents and liaising with journal editors for article submissions. Technically, the intern will assist in preparing presentations, training materials, and drafting public information documents, website articles, and reports. Research support for policies and papers, collating background information, and performing other assigned duties are also part of the role.

Work Experience

Experience studying and/or working in mental health and psychosocial support within the context of migration is required. Prior experience or an internship with international or intergovernmental institutions (e.g., UN, EU) or national governments related to migration or administrative support is considered an advantage.

Skills

Key skills include the ability to liaise effectively with internal departments and external partners, excellent organization, analytical and creative thinking, high flexibility, and attention to detail. Strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), internet, and email are also essential.

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