INT 2024 29 Intern – Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) (Cluster Coordination) – Geneva, Switzerland
World Food Programme
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Intern – Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) (Cluster Coordination)
Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
Classification: Intern, Grade Other
Type of Appointment: Internship, six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 03 October 2024
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. 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.
Context:
Background Information
As an important function of its mandate, IOM is the Cluster Lead Agency for Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) for natural disaster-induced displacement situations under the 2005 IASC Humanitarian Reform.
As an important function of its mandate, IOM is the Cluster Lead Agency for Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) for natural disaster-induced displacement situations under the 2005 IASC Humanitarian Reform. between CCCM, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and other specialized Protection actors; and improving women’s participation in camp governance structures.
Supervision
Under the overall supervision of the global CCCM Cluster Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator for the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO) project, the Intern Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) (Cluster Coordination) will be responsible for supporting the CCCM team in the implementation of GFFO project activities and supporting in the development of various initiatives related to IOM CCCM globally, including tools, guidance and research.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Provide review and editorial support, as well as drafting of the CCCM case studies collection and associated documents, working with relevant colleagues on Women’s Participation project, Capacity Building and Localization, GBV mitigation and Disability inclusion to highlight key actions and lessons learned.
- Support the global CCCM support team in with layout and graphic work.
- Support drafting of contents, audio/video editing for website, social media and other relatedupdates related to the Safe from the Start Project
- Support in collecting and write-ups of country-level updates, best practices and lessonslearned for CCCM operations compiling and carrying out basic review and analysis of actions related to preparedness and localization.
- Support coordination and organization of global events, including annual global CCCMMeeting, capacity building and workshops
- Contribute to regular reporting on IOM’s global CCCM activities, including for the Safe from the Start project.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned by Global CCCM Cluster coordinator.
Training Components and Learning Elements
- The Intern will gain knowledge and experience working humanitarian coordination mechanismsat the global level
- Develop knowledge and obtain learnings on CCCM sector, from policy and strategy tooperational implementation and advocacy
- Gain a better understanding of IOM’s work, as an inter-governmental organization in the field of Displacement.
- The Intern can also access online training courses at the disposal of all IOM staff.
- The Intern will have the possibility to interact with IOM staff within Headquarters and IOM Missions.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
- Completed advance university degree from an accredited academic institution preferably in afield of study related to migration or other relevant social sciences; or,
- Equivalent combination of a Bachelor’s degree and previous humanitarian work experience ina related area.
- Only applications received within 12 months of their date of graduation will be accepted.
Experience
• Prior experience in working on humanitarian responses, coordination, reporting, forced displacement, or protection an asset.
Skills
- Strong and demonstrable interest in displacement, coordination, reporting and communications, and/or humanitarian issues;
- Solid drafting and/or graphic design skills;
- Skilled in the use of relevant software such as: Microsoft office, adobe suites, social mediaplatforms; and,
- Solid analytical and drafting skills.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Note
Eligibility and Selection
In general, the Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who:
- have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOMprogrammes and activities;
- are holding a scholarship for internship placements in international organizations and/or forwhom internship is required to complete their studies; or
- are sponsored by governmental/non governmental institutions and/or academia to work inspecific areas relevant to both IOM and the sponsor.
- 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 at least 20 years old.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and additional enquiries will only be addressed ifthe candidate is shortlisted.
- Depending on experience and location, IOM provides a small monthly stipend to help offset costs.
- Please consider the cost of living in Geneva prior to applying.
Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies:
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
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.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
Other:
The appointment 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, and background verification and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.
No late applications will be accepted.
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