Intern (Reintegration)
Organizational Context
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a UN-related agency focused on promoting humane and orderly migration. It works with partners to save lives, protect displaced persons, and facilitate regular migration pathways. The Internship Programme aims to attract talented students and graduates interested in migration-related activities, with interns typically aged 20-36 and having less than two years of relevant experience.
Job Purpose
The Internship Programme at IOM seeks to engage talented students and graduates with a specific interest in or academic background relevant to IOM's programmes and activities. This role provides an opportunity for individuals to gain practical experience in the field of migration, contributing to IOM's mission of promoting humane and orderly migration. Interns will support IOM's efforts in saving lives, protecting people on the move, driving solutions to displacement, and facilitating regular migration pathways. The programme is designed for those enrolled in their final year of a university degree (Bachelor's level or equivalent) or who have graduated within the last 12 months, and are between 20 and 36 years of age.
Responsibilities
Support the day-to-day implementation and monitoring of Reintegration project activities, including administrative and financial processes. Assist in organizing workshops, meetings, and conferences, and coordinate service delivery with finance and procurement units. Provide translation and interpretation services to support counsellors. Help coordinate in-person Reintegration application intakes and external referrals, manage appointment schedules, and complete necessary forms and data entries into MİMOSA. Retrieve, compile, analyze, and present information on specific project topics. Provide feedback on referral protocols and assistance measures for beneficiaries. Participate in trainings to enhance capacity building for partners. Support the evaluation of assistance effectiveness and perform other assigned duties.
Work Experience
Interns should have less than two years of relevant working experience. Experience in supporting project activities, administrative processes, or data management within a migration or humanitarian context is beneficial.
Skills
Fluency in English and Turkish is required. Proficiency in data entry and analysis. Strong organizational and coordination skills. Ability to support administrative and financial processes. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Willingness to learn and contribute to project activities.