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Intern - Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) Unit

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Industry: Non-Profit Organization Management
Description: 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. With 165 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, 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. IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people. The IOM Constitution recognizes the link between migration and economic, social and cultural development, as well as to the right of freedom of movement
Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist project team lead with administrative, financial, and logistical arrangements for Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) programme (e.g., procurement requests, payments follow-up, workshop logistics, and filing).
  • Support planning and coordination of trainings, monitoring visits, programme events, including scheduling, preparing participant lists, invitations, attendance sheets, and logistical checklists.
  • Assist project team lead liaising with and maintaining regular communication with government counterparts, including contacting training participants and trainers/facilitators for confirmations and logistical requirements.
  • Assist with background research and information gathering (including desk reviews and data collection) to support IBG project development, reporting, and concept note preparation.
  • Draft and edit communications and visibility products for the IBG Unit, including short news items, briefs, success stories, event highlights, and social media-ready content, in line with IOM standards.
  • Draft presentations, talking points, and other documents as requested by the Programme Officer/Project Lead.
  • Support preparation of training and activity documentation, including training reports, minutes, participant databases, and filing of supporting documents.
  • Participate in field missions with the Project Lead/Programme Officer as required, supporting logistical arrangements and any other assigned tasks during travel and field implementation.

Training Components and Learning Elements

  • It is expected that the intern will: 
  • Be exposed to the activities of IOM Kenya, particular to Immigration and Border Governance Unit 
  • Gain understanding about the IOM’s project management cycle including monitoring and evaluation
  • Learn technical skills described in this Learning Objectives. 
  • Be able to prove their dedication, skills and capacity to work in an international setting as part of a diverse and international team. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution.

Experience

  • No former work experience is required

Salary: KES Not specified
Otherpay: Benefits
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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