Cfcv 2025-01 Project Development and Support Intern

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The Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities. Interns must be between 20 and 36 years old and should have less than two years of relevant working experience.

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 between 20 and 36 years of age.

Background Information

The IOM Country Office for Belgium & Luxembourg is implementing projects in migration related areas such as migration and development, migrant protection and assistance, labour migration, integration, counter-trafficking, vulnerable migrant groups and unaccompanied migrant children.

Supervision

Responsibilities: Provide assistance with the project development efforts within the Country Office and keep abreast of new IOM project and funding opportunities; Assist in monitoring donor priorities and strategies for Belgium and Luxembourg and assist with the identification of possible “new” donors including private sector donors; Provide assistance with the development and strengthening of contacts and networks with IOM Belgium and Luxembourg partners with a view on identification of synergies and joint opportunities for programming and funding; Based on national needs, support the development of IOM-relevant projects in line with donor priorities and published opportunities, in coordination with the CoM and Heads of Units; Assist with the conceptualization of new projects. This includes the compilation of background info and the drafting of concept notes, project proposals, results matrix, project plans; Provide assistance in Country Office strategy development and monitoring in close collaboration with the Heads of Units and Regional Thematic Specialists; Assist programme teams in developing and reviewing strategic documents, donor reports and other information and communication material; Collaborate with programme teams and Communications focal point to improve public outreach and information about IOM and its work in Belgium and Luxembourg; Assist with ensuring all conceptualization, development, and design of projects is undertaken in line with the IOM Constitution, IOM Strategy and the Organization’s policies, thematic guidelines and the IOM Project Handbook and any national and/or regional strategies and priorities; Assist in the preparation of reports, concept papers and strategic documents related to the ongoing and future activities of the IOM Mission for Belgium and Luxembourg, as required; Assist with providing general guidance, support and training on project development to IOM Belgium and Luxembourg in line with the IOM Project Handbook and institutional tools, such as PRIMA; Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.Training Components and Learning Elements Gain working experience in an international multicultural environment within the UN system; Gain expertise in the field of migration; Gain expertise on the different phases of the project management cycle (project implementation, project development, and monitoring and evaluation);
- Gain a better understanding of IOM’s work, as an inter-governmental organization in the field of Migration with actors such as the European Union, Governments and other partners to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration.

Qualifications: Education

Required field of study : Political or Social Sciences, Economic Studies, Business Administration, Migration studies, International Relations and/or Law; a related field from an accredited academic institution.

Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation.
Experience
Knowledge in the field of migration issues including operational and field experience, an advantage;
Project/ business development, report and d