Intern for PRML Unit (Talent Moves)
Vienna
- Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
- Location: Vienna
- Grade: Senior Executive level - Assistant Director - General level - Internationally recruited position
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Job Description
a) have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities;
The Policy Research and Migration Law Unit:
Through migration research, the IOM Country Office for Austria supports policymakers in the development and implementation of migration policies and practices. Our research activities include legal research, policy analysis as well as the analysis of statistics, focusing on Austria within the European context. IOM Austria’s Policy Research and Migration Law Unit has published numerous studies on the topics of migration and asylum in Austria. As the National Contact Point Austria in the European Migration Network (EMN), IOM Austria is contributing to the collection of up-to-date, objective, reliable and comparable information across Europe. Furthermore, the Unit regularly organizes conferences and workshops and presents its research findings at national and international events with a view to steer exchange amongst decision-makers, experts and the general public (for further information please visit https://austria.iom.int/policy-research-and-migration-law).
Responsibilities
- Head of Policy Research and Migration Law Unit
The Intern at the Policy Research and Migration Law Unit in the IOM Country Office for Austria will mainly perform duties related to the implementation of the project “TALENT MOVES – Policy analyses on immigration and retention of skilled workers”. The main responsibilities are:
Contributing to research: the intern conducts desk research and literature reviews, transcribes expert interview and contributes to research outputs as requested;
Editing, proofreading and translation: the intern supports the team with reference management, editing, proofreading and translation German/English;
Other responsibilities: the intern attends internal and external meetings upon request and performs any other related tasks that may be assigned.
Qualifications
Comprehensive knowledge of migration governance in Austria and the EU with a specific focus on labour migration;
Proven experience in research and excellent writing skills;
Work experience with an international organization is an asset;
Strong social and intercultural skills;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong personal commitment.
The Intern at the Policy Research and Migration Law Unit in the IOM Country Office for Austria will mainly perform duties related to the implementation of the project “TALENT MOVES – Policy analyses on immigration and retention of skilled workers”. The main responsibilities are:
Contributing to research: the intern conducts desk research and literature reviews, transcribes expert interview and contributes to research outputs as requested;
Editing, proofreading and translation: the intern supports the team with reference management, editing, proofreading and translation German/English;
Other responsibilities: the intern attends internal and external meetings upon request and performs any other related tasks that may be assigned.
- 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.
- Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
- Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
- 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, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
- Depending on experience and location, interns are granted a small monthly stipend to help offset costs. Interns benefiting from an internship allowance or scholarship granted by his/her university or other sponsoring body that includes financial remuneration or credits for coursework will not be eligible for the stipend.
- IOM covers Interns against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the assignment. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Interns are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
- IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
- 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.
Required Skills
Job info
Contract Type: Internship (2-6 months)Vacancy Type: Internship
Recruiting Type: Intern
Grade: UG
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.