Open to Internal and External Candidates
Position Title : Intern
Duty Station : Bangkok, Thailand
Classification : Internship (THB 18,027 per month)
Type of Appointment : Internship, 6-month Contract
Desired Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 06 June 2023
Reference Code : CFA038/2023
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 Project Support Officer and overall supervision of the Project Manager of Emergency and Post-Crisis Unit, 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 communities, 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 Emergency and Post-Crisis Unit.
2.RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Particularly, he/she will carry out the following duties:
- Assist Unit staff in the implementation of humanitarian assistance to migrants in Immigration Detention Centers (IDCs), Shelters for Children and Families (Shelters), Welfare Protection Centers for Victims of Trafficking (WPCVOTs) and other ad hoc locations in Thailand.
- Assist Unit staff in implementation of direct assistance of vouchers, food and non-food items to Myanmar nationals in communities in Thailand.
- Support the Project Support Officer in information management and drafting internal and external updates of EPC programs.
- Support the Project Support Officer in consolidating data on Rohingya in the region and producing data analysis updates on the movements, risks and vulnerabilities of Rohingya refugees and migrants.
- Assist Unit staff in the implementation of projects which can include, but is not limited to, assisting meetings, workshops, and conferences, facilitating monitoring visits, etc.
- Assist Unit staff in preparing administrative and financial documents for implementation of projects which can include Travel Authorization, transportation, and accommodation arrangement.
- Support the Unit in preparing timely and quality submissions of project reports according to IOM and donor formats as required.
- Brief unit staff on project activities on a regular basis.
- Perform such other duties as may be required.
3.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
- University Degree in law, international relations, political science, social science, business administration or relevant field.
EXPERIENCE
- Experience working with international organizations or governmental institutions in a multicultural setting is an advantage;
SKILLS
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and respect diversity
- Proven written and analytical skills
- Proven ability to produce quality work to set deadlines
- Teamwork oriented but with a capacity to work independently
4.LANGUAGES
- Fluency in English (oral and written)
5.DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES:
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
- 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: Manages time and resources efficiently, monitoring progress and making adjustments as necessary.
- Managing and sharing knowledge: Keeps abreast of new developments in own field of competence and creates opportunities for knowledge management initiatives.
- Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities within own role and honours commitments to others and to the Organization.
- Communication: Adapts communication to the recipient’s needs, asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication.
Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighboring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighboring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to the IOM Bangkok Human Resources Unit at e-mail bkkrecruitment@iom.int by June 06, 2023 at the latest.
Kindly indicate the reference code CFA038/2023 followed by your full name in the subject line.
Applications should include:
a) a cover letter, indicating the dates of availability;
b) a curriculum vitae;
c) 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.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting period: From 23.05.2023 to 06.06.2023
Contact :
bkkrecruitment@iom.int
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