Intern

The internship provides practical experience in the implementation of Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration, resettlement, and humanitarian programmes, focusing on case management, coordination with international stakeholders, and interaction with Swiss authorities. The intern will develop skills in project support, reporting, documentation, communication, information management, and event planning within an international multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the general operations linked to the preparation and follow up of assisted voluntary returns and reintegration in close cooperation with IOM offices in countries of return, with Swiss return counsellors and counterparts from the relevant Swiss authorities.
• Assist the project manager of assisted voluntary return and reintegration program for victims of trafficking with the implementation of the program (case management, reporting, documentation, etc.).
• Assist in specific projects in the field of communication, such as preparing background documents and update existing communication material of different programs within IOM Bern.
• Prepare regular updates of the website, social media and updates of the communication material archive.
• Support the implementation of Swiss resettlement programs: prepare arrival of refugee groups in Switzerland, ensure information flow between country of departure and arrival as well as with Swiss authorities, prepare pre-departure and post-arrival trainings, prepare reports and statistics, attend related meetings and conferences.
• Support the implementation of the Swiss Family Reunification and Humanitarian Visa program: work on individual cases, prepare reports and statistics, attend related meetings and conferences.
• Assist in the planning of events, particularly in the field of information dissemination, communication, and networking.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Chief of Mission IOM Bern.

Requirements

• University degree (Bachelor or Master level) in Social or Political Science, International relations or related field
• Working experience in the field of migration is considered an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of German, French and English is required.
• Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
• Interns are granted a small monthly stipend depending on experience and location.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
• IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
• Only duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system will be accepted.
• No late applications will be accepted.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Skills

• Migration Field Experience
• Case Management
• Project Support
• Reporting
• Documentation
• Communication
• Information Management
• Event Planning
• Coordination with International Stakeholders
• Multicultural Environment Experience

Languages

German, French, English