IOM Intern Vacancy For Resource Mobilization In Geneva, Switzerland (March 2024)

UN Jobs Admin March 13, 2024

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IOM Intern Vacancy For Resource Mobilization In Geneva, Switzerland (March 2024)

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Program Details

Position Title : Intern – Resource Mobilization
Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland
Classification : Intern, Grade Other
Type of Appointment : Internship, three months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 24 March 2024

About IOM

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading
UN agency in the field of migration, 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.

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Background Information

The main objective of the Resource Mobilization Division (RMD) is to: (1) diversify funding
sources from traditional and non-traditional donors and increase quality funding; (2) build
resource mobilization knowledge and capacity across the organization, and (3) improve donor
recognition and accountability. Its core function involves building and maintaining relationships with donors, active mobilization of flexible funding, diversification of funds, and coordination of IOM’s collective resource mobilization efforts to advance IOM’s mission as articulated in its Strategic Plan.
Given IOM’s decentralized structure, donor engagement and resource mobilization functions are
shared by different organizational and geographic units. As such, the Division plays a pivotal
role in streamlining and enhancing these functions. The Division adds strategic value by not only
coordinating these efforts but also by offering essential guidance, developing and disseminating
knowledge, and reinforcing organizational capacity to raise funds. Under the overall administrative supervision of the Head of RMD and the direct supervision of the Resource Mobilization Officer.

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Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Carry out desk analyses and socio-political analyses of donor priorities and trends to support
IOM’s resource mobilization efforts.
Support in extracting financial data from IOM’s corporate systems and transforming it in Excel
and other systems to be used for donor analyses.
Support regional, country, and HQ colleagues when they have donor intelligence questions
by carrying out above analyses and highlighting the major trends/facts based on them.
Support the update and maintenance of the divisions’ knowledge management tools,
including SharePoint Sites, databases, etc.
Perform other duties that may be assigned.
Training Components and Learning Elements
The intern will receive guidance on how to carry out the various donor analyses from various
Resource Mobilization Officers.
The intern is expected to have a good understanding of how to transform data in excel, but
will receive additional training by their main focal point.
The intern will also receive guidance on how to update the divisions’ various knowledge
management tools, including SharePoint Sites, databases, etc.
The intern will have opportunities to take online (and depending on availability) in-person
trainings when they are available.
The interns will be encouraged to speak to colleagues in other divisions to learn about
meetings or attend meetings outside their direct line of work.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

Masters degree in Development Studies, International Affairs, Business Administration,
Computer Science, Economics, Social Sciences, Law, Journalism, English-Literature or any
related discipline; or,

University degree in the above fields.
Skills
Strong analytical and writing skills, ability to research, conduct interviews, etc. and consolidate
information;
Strong computer literacy, including Excel knowledge (knowledge of how to use formulas, pivot
tables, or VBA programming is an advantage);
Good spoken and written English, working level of other languages is an advantage;
Strong organizational skills, including practical experience in how to multi-task, prioritize and
work independently; and proven ability to produce quality work according to set deadlines;
Ability to understand the Organization’s structure and areas of work is an advantage; and
Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and
professional backgrounds.
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 this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another
official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and 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.

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Eligibility and Selection

In general, the Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who:
a) have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM
programmes and activities;
b) are holding a scholarship for internship placements in international organizations and/or for
whom internship is required to complete their studies; or
c) are sponsored by governmental/non governmental institutions and/or academia to work in
specific areas relevant to both IOM and the sponsor.
d) 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.
e) are at least 20 years old.

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.
Please consider the cost of living in Geneva prior to applying.
Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database
(https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

The successful candidate 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.
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.