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CFA 2026/001 - Internship - Climate Action

CompanyIOM
LocationVienna
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Provide thematic expertise and guidance on climate action to support IOM's strategic plan and country office operations. Act as a hub for knowledge and innovation by promoting policy, data, and research related to climate-induced migration.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
22435
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. IOM works with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration, advance understanding of migration issues, encourage social and economic development through migration and uphold the well-being and human rights of migrants. More people are on the move today than at any other time in recorded history: 1 billion people – comprising a seventh of humanity. A variety of elements – not least the information and communications revolutions – contribute to the movement of people on such a large scale. The forces driving migration as a priority issue are: climate change, natural and manmade catastrophes, conflict, the demographic trends of an ageing industrialized population, an exponentially expanding jobless youth population in the developing world and widening North–South social and economic disparities.
About the Role

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

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 and should have less than two years of relevant working experience. 

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 enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) or have graduated in the last 12 months.
e) are between 20 and 36 years of age.

 

Background Information

The Climate Action Regional Thematic Unit (CAD RTU) operates under the Deputy Regional Director for Operations to provide thematic expertise and guidance on the implementation of the IOM Strategic Plan. The CAD RTU acts as an extension of the Climate Action Division in IOM Headquarters (HQ) in the Regional Office (RO), supporting Country Office (CO) operations, programmes, and initiatives, as well as advocating IOM’s strategic position related to Climate Action. This support includes oversight, quality assurance, and technical backstopping, as needed. Furthermore, the CAD RTU and other Regional Thematic Units (RTUs) collaborate to provide evidence-based thought leadership to both internal and external stakeholders as part of regional and national efforts to save lives and protect people on the move, drive solutions to displacement, and facilitate regular pathways for migration. Broadly, the CAD RTU works to identify opportunities and risks at the regional and national level, in collaboration with IOM HQ and COs. The CAD RTU also acts as a hub for knowledge and innovation, and promotes policy, data, and research to further IOM’s strategic plan.

Key Skills
Climate Change KnowledgeMigration StudiesSustainable DevelopmentEnglish DraftingCommunication SkillsTask PrioritizationMS WordMS Excel
Categories
Environmental & SustainabilityGovernment & Public SectorSocial ServicesScience & ResearchLegal
Benefits
Monthly StipendOccupational Accident and Illness Insurance