2. UN-IOM Internship: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation; Liaison and Policy - Vienna, Austria (Westminster students only)

University of Westminster

Vienna

Both national and international

Internship level

Speaks English

Advanced degree (Masters level) or higher

Application deadline: March 30, 2026 (21 days)

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Position Title	Intern - Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation; Liaison and Policy
Duty Station	Vienna, Austria
Job Family	Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation; Liaison and Policy
Organizational Unit	RLPU, RPMEO
Is this a Regional, HQ, MAC, PAC, Liaison Office, or a Country Office based position?	Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (ECA)
Reports directly to	Regional Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Officer
Contract duration	4-9 months

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director, direct supervision of the Regional Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (RPMEO), and in close coordination with the Senior Regional Liaison and Policy Officer (RLPO), the Intern will assist in the planning, coordination, and logistical organization of activities related to the work of the unit; including support to roll-out of relevant policy initiatives on migration (IOM Policy Agenda, Global Compact for Migration, Sustainable Development Goals, and others), support in the organization of events and workshops, and support with administrative tasks related to engagement with Country Offices on different results-based management activities overseen by the Regional Office.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information.

Full Job Description (pdf)

Eligibility and Selection:

In general, the Internship Programme aims at attracting students and graduates who:

a) are in their undergraduate or postgraduate studies at the University of Westminster (except those in their first year of undergraduate studies)

b) have an interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities;

Application Process:

1) Read the job description carefully.

2) Click Login to Apply and complete the application form and upload a copy of you CV and Cover Letter . Please use this CV format: CV Template for students (Word). You can apply for multiple internship positions, but please tailor your Cover Letter according to each post (please see the application Information Pack for information about drafting a cover letter).

3) Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the relevant IOM office for an interview.

4) Successful candidates will be informed by IOM.

5) Application closing date: Monday 30th March 2026, 23:55 (GMT+0).

6) Start date: June-September 2026 – the exact date will be agreed upon by the relevant IOM country office and the successful candidate.

You can find the details of the programme and the application process in this information pack (pdf).

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