Jobs at International Organization for Migration

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

In particular he/she will:

1. Support activities related to public affairs of the IOM EHoA MECC division.
2. Share ideas on a communications and visibility plan and or promotional and visibility materials for the Kampala Declaration project and other MECC-related work.
3. Support preparing information materials such as social media messages.
4. Support note taking and drafting notes for files from project related meetings.
5. Support activities related to public affairs such as sharing ideas and drafting short stories and videos, photographs to be used to enhance and promulgate the Kampala Declaration and other MECC-related work.
6. Demonstrate a general understanding on Migration, Environment and Climate Change.
7. Provide regular reports on the work being accomplished to the Communications focal point, and/or supervisors and team members.
8. Any other tasks as required by the Regional Migration, Environment and Climate Change Specialist.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree in Graphic Design, Communications, Multimedia Studies, Journalism or a related field with at least two year of relevant work experience, or
• High school diploma with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in graphic design, photo and video editing and production is an advantage.
• Experience in working with IOM and on Migration, Environment and Climate Change is highly appreciated.
• Strong and fluent English writing skills.
• Proficiency in editing software such as Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, and other Adobe editing tools.

Skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Knowledge of the migration, environment and climate change thematic will be highly regarded.
• Self-paced, excellent communication, planning and organizational skills and able to meet tight deadlines, particularly if working remotely.
• Proven ability to produce quality work accurately and consistently according to set deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills with proven ability to work effectively and harmoniously with a diverse team.
• Mature individual, able to work independently under pressure, able to maintain accuracy, paying attention to details, meeting deadlines and working with minimal supervision.

Languages

Required: Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required. Working knowledge of French; and/or any other UN Official language is advantageous.

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RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Regional MPRR Support Officer the recruited intern will be
required to;

1. Support with the organization of stakeholder meetings and trainings, including by preparing inivtations, logistics, taking notes and preparing reports.
2. Support the implementation of regional initiatives on return and reintegration.
3. Support activities linked to the regional coordination of Migration Response Centres, including the MRC Information System, MRC M&E Framework, MRC PSEA Network, and MRC Strategy.
4. Asisst with the development of communication and IEC material, including by preparing and coordinating the contents as well as coordinating translations and design.
5. Support drafting of programme reports and review reports prepared by country offices.
6. Support with the timely and adequate filing of documents in line with donor and institutional requirements and in close coordination with country offices.
7. Assist in the day-to-day coordination and support of country offices.
8. Support with the compilation of information and perform small research tasks as needed.
9. Assist with information requests to and from country offices and other stakeholders.
10. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Development, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Migration Studies, or a related field.
• 1 year relevant experience on working and/or researching on migrant protection and assistance.
• Familiarity with information management systems, M&E, reporting, and communication.

SKILLS

• Strong writing and coordination skills.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office suite
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a diverse team.

LANGUAGES

Required: Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French; and/or any other UN Official language is advantageous.