Description
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.
The Regional Coordination and Support Unit (RCSU) plays a critical role in connecting Headquarters (HQ) and Regional Offices (ROs), ensuring smooth coordination and effective support across IOM’s global operations.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain SharePoint sites, Power Apps and Power BI dashboards to support RCSU coordination, reporting and information management functions.
- Contribute to the enhancement of knowledge-sharing platforms to ensure accessibility and usability for global and regional stakeholders.
- Design and produce visually clear digital communication pieces (dashboards, templates, workflow visuals) for use across HQ, Regional Offices and Country Offices.
- Support process mapping and optimization to streamline workflows across regional coordination functions.
- Assist in preparing materials and briefings for technical meetings, workshops and consultations involving HQ and regional stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for operational improvement through innovative digital solutions.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of IOM institutional processes, strategies and governance mechanisms relevant to RCSU initiatives.
- Support the design, testing and iteration of AI-assisted workflows within approved IOM enterprise tools.
- Provide practical support to a initiative developing AI-supported solutions for the Executive Office Special Advisers.
Learning Objectives
- Develop basic skills in coordination across the Organization.
- Gain exposure to IOM's institutional tools and procedures.
- Build professional skills in teamwork, communication, and organization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Information Technology, Business Process Management, or a related field.
- Practical experience with Power Apps and the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
- Practical experience using generative AI tools.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, including dashboard design and data visualization, and with SharePoint site and workflow development.
- Demonstrated knowledge of digital transformation tools and AI applications.
- Fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Benefits
- Depending on experience and location, interns are granted 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 internship.