Intern – Health Assessment Programmes

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Intern will have the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Support knowledge management activities, including organizing content on SharePoint and internal Migration Health platforms.

2. Track outdated or inconsistent information on IOM Migration Health and Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) websites and pages, compile findings, and follow up with relevant focal points to support timely updates.

3. Support the compilation of client feedback, survey inputs, and basic analytics related to Information, Communication and Education (IEC)[AS1][NW2] and HAP communications.

4. Support the creation of a master sheet with predefined prompts for tracking online third-party community feedback on Migration Health Assessment Centres (MHAC) through the Meltwater Explore tool.

5. Support HAP quality assurance (QA) initiatives, by assisting in the review of MHAC assessment forms and related tools, and assisting with the coordination and documentation of virtual QA visits to selected MHACs.

6. Assist in compiling and summarizing incident management status, focusing on administrative follow up when needed.
7. Assist with proposal development tasks (e.g., Modular Tuberculosis (TB)proposal by gathering inputs and supporting preparatory work.
8. Follow up with country and regional offices on information requests, inputs, and action points, and track responses to support timely implementation of HAP activities.

9. Assist in keeping track of Migration Health Division (MHD) programming communication priorities and cross divisional requests from other administrative divisions like translation, procurement, ICT etc.

10. Provide general administrative and coordination support, including meeting notes, follow up tracking and document formatting.

11. ​Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Strengthen knowledge management and information organization skills by helping manage content on SharePoint and other similar platforms.

• Improve analytical and monitoring skills by compiling client feedback and survey inputs.

• Enhance coordination and administrative support skills by following up with country and regional offices, tracking action points and responses, and supporting meetings.

• Develop writing, reporting, and document preparation skills by contributing to summaries, proposal inputs, meeting notes, and other such materials. 

TRAINING COMPONENTS AND LEARNING ELEMENTS

1. The Intern will gain experience in working in an international multicultural environment, within the United Nations system.

2. Gain experience in organization, management, and international cooperation activities.

3.Gain a better understanding of IOM’s work, as an intergovernmental organization in the field of Migration, and work on formulating and editing institutional strategies, priorities, and work plans.

4. The Intern can also access online training courses at the disposal of all IOM personnel.

5. The Intern will have the possibility to interact with IOM staff within Headquarters and IOM Missions.

Qualifications

Education

• Enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent) in International Studies, Public or Global Health, Health Promotion or a related field from an accredited institution; or,

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or Graduated within the last 12 months with a Bachelor's degree or higher in International Studies, Public or Global Health, Health Promotion or a related field from an accredited institution.

Experience

• Experience in the usage of office software packages (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook etc.), including SharePoint;

• Knowledge of spreadsheet and data analysis; and, design software like Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop;

• Experience working on health and migration issues an advantage; experience working with health data desirable;

• Demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely, proven skills in writing summary documents and editing reports, project documents and proposals, is desirable.
   

Skills

• Demonstrated organizational skills;

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds; 

• Practical experience of how-to multi-task, prioritize and work independently. 

Languages

IOM's official languages are English, French and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage. 

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• 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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• 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.

Eligibility and Selection

This internship opportunity is part of IOM’s 2026 Global Access Internship Programme, which is a sub-set of IOM’s regular internship programme.  The main condition to be eligible for this opportunity is that applicants be citizens of Member States not represented or with lower representation in IOM, as of June 2026. Additionally, IOM strongly encourages applications from persons with disabilities from those nationalities as well as other minorities. If you would like to explore all vacancies that are part of the programme and more details, please go to: Internship programme | International Organization for Migration

In general, the Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who are either enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) or have graduated in the last 12 months.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and additional enquiries will only be addressed if the candidate is shortlisted.

• Depending on experience and location, IOM provides a small monthly stipend to help offset costs.

• Candidates are also encouraged to research and study the cost of living in the duty station prior to applying.

• For this programme, IOM will also provide travel arrangements and will cover visa-related costs. 

• Selection will be based on demonstrated qualifications, relevant experience, technical skills, and alignment with core competencies. The evaluation process may include written assessment, and/or interview. 

Notes

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 their 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 internship. 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. 

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, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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 e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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