Intern - Policy & Research

International Organization for Migration - IOM

Internship Closes 14 Jul 2026 6 days left

Overview

The Intern - Policy & Research will support IOM's efforts in partnership development, resource mobilization, and project monitoring and evaluation. The role involves research, coordination, reporting, and facilitating donor engagement.


Key Responsibilities
  • Support with comprehensive research and analysis across various thematic areas relevant to migration.
  • Assist in all phases of project development and implementation.
  • Assist in developing communication materials, including drafting reports and preparing presentations.
  • Provide administrative support, including data entry and analysis, meeting minutes, document management, and correspondence.
  • Support maintaining and strengthening relation with the Embassy of the People's Republic of China, in Nepal.
  • Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Experience
  • Less than two years of relevant working experience.
  • A demonstrated academic background in areas like international relations, public policy, development studies, or migration-related fields;
  • Demonstrated research and analytical skills with good drafting and communication skills to contribute to drafting process for project development, talking points and briefing notes for the mission;
  • Interest in migration issues, including a good understanding of the Global Compact for Safe, Regular and Orderly Migration (GCM), and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
  • Demonstrated good understanding of IOM’s mandate, strategic vision and programmatic priorities (desirable).
Qualifications
  • Enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) in Business administration, International Studies, International Relations, Law or other relevant area 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 Business administration, International Studies, International Relations, Law or other relevant area from an accredited institution.
Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Languages Preferred
It is desirable to have a working knowledge of one additional official UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).
Contract Duration
6 months with possibility of extension
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Depending on experience and location, IOM provides a small monthly stipend to help offset costs. IOM covers Interns against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the assignment. IOM will also provide travel arrangements and will cover visa-related costs.
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