The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is offering an internship in the Media and Communication Division, based in its headquarters in Geneva to support the design, drafting and roll out of institutional guidelines for communication and information campaigns, as well as other activities relating to strategic communication projects and programmes under the

Community Engagement portfolio.

IOM has a long-standing track record in the area of advocacy, behaviour change and awareness raising campaigns relating to migration and counter trafficking, as well as campaigns to provide vital information in emergencies for accessing humanitarian assistance. Campaigns are produced across the organization’s workstreams and offices in wide ranging contexts.

Taking into consideration varying operational contexts and thematic areas of assistance, IOM seeks to strengthen communication campaigns globally with a set of overarching guidelines that draw on the institution’s extensive body of knowledge and practice. The guidelines are designed for all staff and aim to provide practical tools and knowledge to improve engagement with target audiences, increase quality and relevance of information, builder stronger evidence and ensure a more collaborative, consistent approach in this area.

The Media and Communications Division of IOM is comprised of experienced communications professionals based in Geneva, as well as various regional offices. The team provides advice and support on media and public information issues to IOM Headquarters and missions worldwide. It is responsible for media relations as well as producing a variety of other public information materials, including official statements to mark special events, fact sheets and press briefing notes on specific IOM activities for both online and offline communication outlets.

Under the direct supervision of the Community Engagement Programme Manager, the successful candidate will:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist with the research and drafting of the information guidelines. 2. Assist in liaising with the graphics design team to oversee the layout and design of the publication

3. Assist in coordinating with the Online Communication Unit and ICT to create a page on the intranet displaying relevant communication tools and resources relating to information campaigns. 4. Work closely with the publications unit and graphic design team to ensure the guidelines progress through necessary editorial processes to meet deadlines and are translated into the three core languages: Arabic, French and Spanish. 5. Update the online information campaign repository on the IOM intranet, working with ICT to improve the user interface and search functions. 6. Support in providing input on the communication strategy for the roll-out and dissemination of the guidelines across the organization. 7. Assist the team with shaping the training workshop and launch event that will take place at an IOM regional office in February 2020 with communication focal points from across the organization. 8. Provide additional support to the Community Engagement team for other strategic communication programmes and projects. 9. Perform such other duties as maybe assigned.

Training Components and Learning Elements

• Working and dealing with colleagues from various multicultural environment. • Working precisely, interacting with various colleagues such as the graphic designers, publications, on-line communications colleagues, etc. • Learning how to deal with pressure and multi-tasks requests.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education • Master’s degree in migration, communication, marketing and media studies, humanitarian affairs, development studies, political science, international relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution with relevant professional experience.

Experience • Strong understanding of migration issues; • Good understanding of communication campaigns, including engaging audiences via social media and other digital channels; • Practical experience of InDesign and other media production tools; • Practical experience of how to multi-task, prioritize and work independently. Skills • Excellent research, writing, communication and analytical skills • Excellent communication skills in English and French (oral and written) • Excellent level of computer literacy • Strong organizational skills • Ability to understand the organization’s structure and portfolios

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds

• Proven ability to produce quality work accurately and concisely according to set deadlines Languages For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish and Arabic is an advantage. Note 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 students approaching the end of their studies and preparing a thesis, or recently graduated, who have less than two years of relevant working experience. • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and additional enquiries will only be addressed if the candidate is shortlisted. • Depending on experience and location, IOM provides a monthly stipend to help offset costs. • Please consider the cost of living in Geneva prior to applying. • Applications must be submitted by 18 November 2019. 1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php). Required Competencies: The successful candidate 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: 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.

Intern – Media and Communications Division