KOTRA London provides recruitment services to companies based in the UK, and South Korea. As part of its services we place job advertisements on behalf of our clients, review applications, and provide application details to our clients.
Our client, International Organization of Migration, an independent intergovernmental organization that serves the needs of governments and migrants in managing migration phenomena worldwide, is seeking for Intern to join their team.
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.
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1. Introduction
- IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required.
- 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.
2. Responsibilities
Supervision
- The KVAC intern will be suprvised by the Team Leader and will be closely working with the Visa Support Assistants.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Assist the KVAC team on daily activities, including but not limited to receive and sort visa applications delivered by post, passport, and document logistics, ordering visa application supporting documents according to relevant checklist
- Assist the KVAC team with communications to the beneficiaries, following the standard operating procedures in place, including contacting visa applicants for missing documents or for passport collection.
- Attend project meetings and training sessions with the project coordinator and other KVAC teams (Berlin, Paris, and Hague).
- Assist the KVAC team with the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
- Undertake any other task that may be assigned.
3. Required Qualifications and Experience
Language
- For this internship fluent knowledge in spoken and written English is reuquired. Knowledge of Korean or other official IOM language is an advantage.
- Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Education
- Student or graduate; preferably in colleague of Humanities and Social Sciences or similar.
Experience
- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in an international team.
- High level of computer literacy in standard MS Office products with specific proficiency in MS Excel.
- First experience with customer service and/or assistance to public
3. 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 five 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.
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators (applicable only if with direct reports)
- Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
- Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
- Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
- Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
- Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.
4. Eligibility
- Work Visa Holders of a visa that allows them to work legally in the UK
5. Other Conditions
- Salary: GBP GBP 905 - GBP 1,244
- Recruitment: Full-time / contract worker 2-6 months
- Working hours: 37.5hrs/week
- Working Schedule: 8.30AM-5.30PM, Mon-Fri (1 hour Lunch break)
- Holidays: 30days / year
6. How to proceed
- 1st: Document review (Written review of submitted documents such as resume, self-introduction letter, and certificate)
- 2nd: Interview (comprehensive evaluation of skills required for job performance through interview and foreign language evaluation)
※ Interview candidates will be notified individually only to those who pass the document screening
Job Type: Contract
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
