CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR INTERNSHIP
- Position Title: MPA Intern
- Duty Station: Bujumbura, Burundi
- CFA number: CFA_2023_BI10_01_MPA Intern
- Type of Appointment: 2 months’ internship, part-time (4 hours a day)
- Direct Supervision: MPA Program Coordinator
- Estimated Start Date: 1 March 2023
- Closing Date: 22 February 2023
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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.
The successful candidate will work under the overall supervision of the Head of Programs and under the direct supervision of the MPA Program Coordinator, and in cooperation with other colleagues in MPA, at IOM Burundi and will perform the following tasks:
Responsibilities and accountability:
Assist in the day-to-day administrative operations of the MPA Unit in general and in Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) section in particular;
Assist the Unit in the production, follow-up, and management of internal administrative and financial documentation;
Ensure, in liaison with AVRR focal point & administrative assistant, that financial, logistics and administrative justification are transmitted to support services in due time and as per IOM internal processes;
Support the efficient circulation, filing and archiving of procurement, logistics and finance documentation for the MPA Unit including AVRR section;
Perform any other tasks as may be assigned.
Eligibility Requirements:
Education:
All applicants must be between 20 and 36 years of age. Applicants to IOM internships must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:
a) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
b) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation.
Experience:
Knowledge on humanitarian and development context in Burundi;
Proven experience in producing quality work accurately and concisely according to set deadlines;
Practical experience in how to multi-task, prioritize and work independently.
Skills:
Good level of computer literacy (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher, as well as virtual conference platforms such as Zoom);
Excellent communication skills;
Excellent attention to details;
Demonstrated organizational skills;
Ability to understand the Organization’s structure and portfolios;
Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds.
Languages:
Fluency in French and English, verbal and written, fluency in Kirundi (desirable).
Required Values and Core Competencies:
The incumbent 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 wherever possible.
Integrity and transparency: maintain 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.
Core Competencies – behavioral 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 outcome.
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 action and delegated work.
Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.
Technical competencies
Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;
Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;
Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.
Notes
The appointment is subject to funding confirmation;
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, background check and security clearances.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to jobsburundi@iom.int by 22 February 2023.
For the applications to be considered valid, IOM only accepts applications with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for application addressed to the Chief of Mission, International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with a subject line “CFA_2023_BI10_01_MPA Intern”.
All applications should include a functional e-mail address, mobile numbers, a copy of national ID card, a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and academic certificate.
Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NO FEE: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, process or training). IOM does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank details.
Posting period: From 08.02.2023 to 22.02.2023
