Intern (cinemarena Project)

Organizational Context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a UN-related agency dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration. It works with partners to save lives, protect migrants, address displacement, and facilitate legal migration pathways. The Internship Programme aims to attract students and graduates interested in migration-related fields, with interns typically aged 20-36 and having less than two years of relevant experience.

Job Purpose

This internship role supports the CinemArena Information Campaign, focusing on activities in Italy and Bangladesh. The incumbent will assist the Migration Management Unit of the Coordination Office for the Mediterranean. This unit implements initiatives to strengthen migration management by raising awareness about the risks of irregular migration and promoting social cohesion and positive alternatives. The intern will contribute to these awareness-raising projects, helping to inform target audiences and foster understanding of migration issues.

Responsibilities

The intern will support social media and website updates by collecting and organizing content, including drafting posts and gathering field updates, particularly from Bangladesh. Responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of various information and visibility materials in English and Bangla, such as leaflets, brochures, and video testimonies. The role also involves providing logistical and organizational support for events, workshops, and meetings, including material preparation and note-taking. Additionally, the intern will assist with informal translations between English and Bangla for project documents and provide general administrative support for procedures, ensuring proper filing of campaign documents.

Work Experience

Experience in communication, social media management, and content creation (social media posts, flyers, brochures) is advantageous. Familiarity with migration issues, especially in the Bangladeshi context, is also beneficial. Basic administrative tasks such as document filing and data entry are considered a plus.

Skills

Key skills include critical thinking, proactiveness, and creativity. Excellent organizational and teamwork abilities are essential. A good understanding of digital and traditional media and communication tools is required. Knowledge of graphic design programs (e.g., Canva, InDesign, Photoshop) and video creation skills are considered an advantage.

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