IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

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.

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 at least enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent).

e) are between 20 and 36 years of age.

f) The intern will be working for the IOM CO for Austria (Vienna) starting mid-January 2025.

g) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Policy Research and Migration Law Unit / EMN Austria The main project of the Policy Research and Migration Law Unit is the work as the National Contact Point Austria in the European Migration Network (EMN). The EMN was set up in 2003 by the European Commission on behalf of the European Council in order to satisfy the need for a regular exchange of reliable information on migration and asylum-related issues at European level. In 2003 the IOM Country Office for Austria was nominated as National Contact Point Austria by the Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior. The objective of the EMN is to meet the information needs, of Community institutions and of Member States’ authorities and institutions on migration and asylum, by providing up-to-date, objective, reliable and comparable information on migration and asylum, with a view to supporting policymaking in the European Union in these areas and to providing a factual basis for current discussions. The EMN responds to information needs through reports, studies, Ad-Hoc Queries, so called “EMN Informs” and other outputs. The EMN analyses and synthesizes such information and organizes events to foster exchange between policy makers, experts and the general public (for further information please visit https://www.emn.at/en/).

• Head of Policy Research and Migration Law Unit

The intern will assist with the operational activities of the Office. Tasks will include:

• Provide administrative support in the planning, organization and implementation of events and the European Migration Network (EMN);
• Support with the online content management of the EMN website
• Assist in research work conducted in the Policy Research and Migration Law Unit;
• Translate any texts from German to English and English to German;
• Collect information on relevant publications, stakeholders and legal information;
• When requested and in relation to other general tasks, attend meetings, seminars, workshops and take notes for the file, provided that the attendance is free of charge;
• Perform any other tasks that may be assigned.

Minimum Bachelor Level Degree in Political Science, International Relations, Migration Studies, Law, Social Science or related fields

Excellent oral and written command of German and English

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

The Intern at the Policy Research and Migration Law Unit in the IOM Country Office for Austria will mainly perform duties related to the implementation of the project “National Contact Point Austria in the European Migration Network (EMN)”. The main responsibilities are:

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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.