IOM:Intern – Project assistant – Lyon
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Location:
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Salary:negotiable / YEAR
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Job type:INTERN
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Posted:2 weeks ago
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Category:Administration, Programme and Project Management
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Deadline:06/12/2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.
Under overall supervision of the Head of Office (HoO) and the direct supervision of the Project coordinators, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing effective and efficient support to IOM Paris. The incumbent will be requested to:
- Actively support in the implementation of Resettlement and Movement Management (RMM) programmes: relocation and resettlement to France, resettlement of refugees bound to the US and Canada.
- Coordinate arrivals of groups of beneficiaries to France, in close cooperation with IOM missions in country of departure and with French partners, including NGOs and French institutional partners (Ministry of Interior, OFII);
- Support activities related to US and Canada resettlement, together with relevant IOM missions, medical partners, US and Canada representatives;
- Support activities related to the Relocation program and other projects currently implemented by IOM France;
- Draft correspondence, reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentations and other forms of documentation;
- Retrieve, compile, summarize, and present information/data on specific project topics;
- Support administrative aspects of project implementation;
- Any other tasks as may be assigned by the HoO.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
Student (Master’s level) in Social Science, Humanities, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution.
Experience
- The applicant should be able to work with a variety of professionals (civil servants, NGO representatives, etc.). S/he should be willing and able to work harmoniously in a diverse, multicultural environment.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously under time constraints.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel.
- Sound knowledge of the migratory context in France; the asylum procedures/legislations in France and in the EU.
Languages
Excellent level of both spoken and written French and English. Knowledge of other languages is an advantage.
Required Competencies
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
Notes
This post is subject to local recruitment. Only persons holding a valid residence permit for France will be eligible for consideration.
For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: No requirements
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