Position Title : Intern - Private Sector Partnerships

Duty Station

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Homebased

Classification

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Intern, Grade Other

Type of Appointment

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Internship, six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date

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As soon as possible

Closing Date

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05 April 2023

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

The Private Sector Partnerships Unit (PSP) sits within the Donor Relations Division under the Department of External Relations. The objective of the Private Sector Partnerships Unit is to provide the Headquarters, Regional and Country Offices with assistance and expertise relating to initiating, establishing and maintaining partnerships with the private sector. The Private Sector Partnerships Unit is responsible for the development and implementation of IOM’s Private Sector Strategy which seeks to enhance how IOM works with the private sector to support safe, orderly and regular migration. The Private Sector Partnerships Unit establishes and coordinates IOM’s due diligence process, builds staff capacity in private sector partnership-building and oversees the Goodwill Ambassador programme.

The private sector engagement strategy 2023 – 2027 is an ambitious five-year plan that sets forth a proven approach based on three main pillars – impact, income and innovation. The strategy will assist IOM to enhance partnerships with the private sector to foster change in corporate values and practices; enhance protection of migrants’ rights; generate innovative technical partnerships that capitalize upon business expertise and capabilities and grow flexible funding that can support programme implementation and impact globally and advance implementation of the Global Compact for Migration.

Supervision

Under the overall supervision of the Chief, Donor Relations Division, and direct supervision of the Head of Private Sector Partnerships Unit, the Intern will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the Private Sector Strategy.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide support to PSP Team with targeted outreach to the private sector to build and maintain meaningful and lasting partnerships.
2. Prepare draft materials including project proposals, summaries, grant submissions, impact reports, letters and related communication to the private sector.
3. Ensure partnership building process adheres to established due diligence frameworks to limit reputational risk.
4. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Training Components and Learning Elements

• Gain experience in a UN Organization, as well as understanding the dynamics of regional and international initiatives and working groups.
• Gain experience in partnership building.
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of IOM operation and activities.
• Gain experience in working with governmental, non-governmental and United Nations institutions.
• Learn the art of consensus-building in a multilateral setting.
• Build diplomacy, tact and negotiation skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Social Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with one year relevant experience.

Experience

• Experience in exploring new partnership opportunities and providing inputs to design and develop solutions with prospective partners;
• Experience building partnerships and understands the value of expanding relationships across geographies and is comfortable engaging with multiple sectors;
• Experience in partnership building with proven success in supporting the mobilization of financial resources from corporations and philanthropic foundations.

Skills

• Ability to write, draft, and edit, reports, briefings, and partner correspondence, letters, proposals, grants, concept notes, summaries;
• Ability to develop Unique Value Proposition for private sector partners;
• Ability to work under tight timelines;
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently with minimal supervision;
• Self-starter – easily motivated to achieve targets with an entrepreneurial can-do spirit;
• Strong intrapersonal skills;
• Excellent ability in writing and drafting of reports, grants or project proposals;
• Good organization skills; analytical and creative thinking;
• Excellent analytical, stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills;
• Strong understanding of private sector partnerships, fundraising, philanthropy;
• Strong understanding of migration, business and human rights.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic, or French, or Spanish, or German, or Japanese, or Korean 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

This internship opportunity is part of IOM’s Diversity and Inclusion Internship Program 2023. A main condition is that applicants should be citizens of countries which are not part of the OECD-DAC (except for Iceland, which is a Non-Represented Member State in IOM as of Jan. 2023 and is included in the programme). In other words, this internship position is open to applicants from the Global South and Iceland.

The selected candidate for this internship position will work remotely. Interns will receive a monthly stipend, plus an amount to cover office and internet costs.

IOM strongly encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, LGBTI+ individuals, persons belonging to indigenous or tribal peoples, or ethnic minorities. We strongly suggest you mention in your application your belonging to any of the aforementioned groups. All information will be treated confidentially.

If you would like to explore all vacancies that are part of the ‘Diversity and

Inclusion               Internship               Program               2023’,               please               go               to:

https://www.iom.int/diversityinternships

In general, the Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who:

1. have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities;
2. are holding a scholarship for internship placements in international organizations and/or for whom internship is required to complete their studies; or
3. are sponsored by governmental/non governmental institutions and/or academia to work in specific areas relevant to both IOM and the sponsor.
4. 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.
5. are between 20 and 36 years of age.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and additional enquiries will only be addressed if the candidate is shortlisted.
• Depending on experience and location, IOM provides a small monthly stipend to help offset costs.
• This internship programme will be supporting the mission in IOM Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
• 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.p df

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 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.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 05 April 2023 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:

From 23.03.2023 to 05.04.2023

No Fees:

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

Requisition: INT 2023 19 - Intern - Private Sector Partnerships - Homebased (58031879) Released

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