KOICA YP_Project Intern

Responsibilities

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist in IOM ROK’s movement operations to support the safe and orderly movement of refugees and vulnerable migrants moving through the Incheon International Airport, including managing the movement data, compiling relevant documents, and providing relevant procurement support. 

2. Assist with administrative work related to the refugee resettlement to the ROK to support the successful implementation of the project, including documentation of project results and assistance in relevant meetings. 

3. Support the administrative work for ad-hoc return and reintegration assistance to the ROK through documentation and procurement support. 

4. Participate and assist in stakeholder meetings and project development on domestic migrant agendas in the ROK, including research, meeting preparations, and documentation. 

5. Provide logistical and administrative assistance for the ANDEX capacity building programme on travel document verification funded by KOICA. 

6. Assist in arranging and coordinating mission events such as seminars, conferences, meetings, and others, including relevant logistics. 

7. Perform any other duties that may be assigned. 

Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications:

Education

• Enrolled in last year of Bachelor’s degree programme or graduated Bachelor Degree programme or equivalent in international development, international relations, political or social sciences, migration studies, human rights, or related field. 

Experience

• Experience in desk research 

• Experience in international, non-governmental and/or government organization, and project support and implementation is desirable

• Prior experience in an international environment is preferred 

Skills

• Proficiency in office software package (e.g., MS Word, Excel)

• Familiarity with humanitarian assistance, international development, and migration issues 

Languages

Required

• Professional proficiency in both Korean and English (oral and written) is required.

   

Note

IOM covers Interns against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the internship. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Interns are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. 

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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