Job: Labor Migration Intern

Employer:  International Organization for Migration

Deadline: 19th Sep, 2013

Description

The incumbent will work on implementing two IOM projects entitled: “Contributing to Improved Labour Market Information through the UN Joint Programme on Population” and “Strengthening Labour Migration Management and Productivity in Uganda”

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the coordination and supervision of the implementation of the two project’s activities with relevant government officials, IOM staff and consultants.
• Assisting in drawing up comprehensive implementation plans for project activities.
• Assisting in managing, directing, mentoring and supervising IOM staff and national consultants associated with both projects.
• Participating in workshops, training sessions and roundtables with government officials and other partners.
• Assisting in the development of methodology for the creation of several reports related to labour market and labour migration as well as the collection of relevant data.
• Editing reports to meet the highest possible technical and editorial standards.
• Assisting in preparing interim and final donor reports.
• Assisting in representing IOM on labour migration and labour market information issues.
• Assisting the Project Development unit to develop new projects related to labour migration and migration and development.
• Any other duty within the incumbent’s capabilities as may be assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should hold a Master’s degree in migration studies, economics, international relations, or related fields.
• Excellent  English writing skills and an appreciation for the economy of words.
• Strong academic and/or writing experience in one or more of the following areas: international migration, labour migration, labour markets, labour economics, regional economic integration, international relations with a focus on East Africa integration.
• Demonstrable ability to take initiative and work independently while also working with and learning from others. All prospective candidates must have a strong work ethic and proven ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Commitment to quality and high attention to detail.
• Self-confidence and ability to speak in public.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Work experience on migration and/ or labour issues a distinct advantage.

How to Apply:

All those interested in working with the United Nations’ IOM should send a cover letter and CV detailing previous relevant work experience to IOM HR department to hruganda@iom.int clearly indicating the job reference number